Post what the tag reads that is bolted to the rear cover. It should be the axle ratio.
Will do, don't remember seeing a tag, but haven't noticed it if it has. As soon as we get power back on (shop is dead) House is running off of a generator.
Some of these C-101 Jeepsters came with a flanged rear axle, like 1970ish and 1971. The open front axle was only used in the '72-73 C-104 "bullnose" Jeepster with AMC engines. If you have a C-101 with an open front axle, I'd guess it's the yellow abandoned project, and the previous owner already updated the axles.
Do you want to build more than one vehicle from these parts? If not, to me it seems like a mistake not to use the more modern open/flanged axles now. The 30 you are using was undersized in its original application, and often replaced with a 44. And you have a flanged 44 on hand, which is an additional significant step up from the nutted/tapered 44. What do you mean, rebuild the axles? If it's just brakes and seals, that does not seem like rebuilding.
Plus the open axle (and maybe your flanged axle) came with bigger brakes; 11"x2" Bendix drum brakes versus the 10"x2" Wagner brakes of the C-101. Another big upgrade, both in terms of stopping power, and parts availability/price. The Bendix brakes were used in millions of Ford light trucks, plus several other vehicles including Jeeps.
Can you point to the internet article that says 5.13? That's not a ratio that Jeep ever offered, AFAIK. Plus, it's super-deep for a Jeepster. These Jeeps were meant to be comfortable on the highway.
Thats not a bad idea of using the flanged 44 that I have, plus it has the open joints on the front as well, both are in the yellow basket case one i picked up.
The one rear diff that came off of the black one would need bearings at the least, as loose as the pinion is, it most likely would also need gears, that's what I meant when I said rebuild the axle.
both axles do have the 11-inch brakes as well.
It looks like both Jeepsters have the mono-leaf spring. I’ve had a couple Jeepsters many years ago, and like the ride quality of the mono-leaf springs as compared to the 6 or 7 leaf rear springs. At least you have a nice source of parts!
When swapping the T86 3 speed in, did you install a pilot bushing/bearing in the back of the crankshaft for the manual trans? The TH 400 torque converter centers in the crank behind where the pilot goes.
-Donny
it's a borg warner t14 3 speed transmission that I installed; I did remember to install a pilot bearing. Would like to find a 4 speed, but that's a little further down the road.
Right now, we have had no electricity for 16 hrs. because of what was left of the hurricane as it blew though. They are saying it may take a few days before it is back on, but we are blessed to have a generator.
It doesn't run everything in the house, but enough to get by until the power company get to us. We are on a very long list.
Only one tree down, it only damaged our fence around our pool.
It also happens to be the exact same place the last tree went down during a storm two years ago. So, I have to replace the same section of the fence...... again.
Hopfully be back on the Commando next week.
