Diff'rent diffs
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Peetee
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Diff'rent diffs
From the outside how do I tell a 948 rear axle from a 1098 rear axle please?
Older and more confused than I could ever imagine possible.
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Gareth
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Ok.
A 948 axle has the filler plug in the differential unit.
A 1098 axle has the filler plug in the middle of the axle casing.
Here's the idiot's guide
It's been asked a couple of times before, so here is a set of instructions on how to identify your diff.
I have far too much time on my hands, don't I?!
Here goes:
Bend down at the rear of the car, so you can see the back of the axle.
Got it? Good.
Can you see a round plug in the centre?
If YES, you have a 1098 Axle Casing
If NO, you have a 948 Axle Casing
Walk around to the driver's side, and crawl beneath the car (or peer into the darkness, whichever suits you.
On the differential (in front of the axle tube), can you see a filler plug, about half-way up?
If YES, you have a 948 differential.
If NO, you have a 1098 differential.
Lots of cars have been fiddled about with by now, so it's not uncommon to find 948 diffs in 1098 casings, thus having 2 filler plugs, or 1098 diffs in 948 casings, thus having no fillers at all.
The drain plug on all OHV models was in the base of the axle casing, and is separate from the differential.
There. Now you can all run outside and identify your diff!
A 948 axle has the filler plug in the differential unit.
A 1098 axle has the filler plug in the middle of the axle casing.
Here's the idiot's guide
It's been asked a couple of times before, so here is a set of instructions on how to identify your diff.
I have far too much time on my hands, don't I?!
Here goes:
Bend down at the rear of the car, so you can see the back of the axle.
Got it? Good.
Can you see a round plug in the centre?
If YES, you have a 1098 Axle Casing
If NO, you have a 948 Axle Casing
Walk around to the driver's side, and crawl beneath the car (or peer into the darkness, whichever suits you.
On the differential (in front of the axle tube), can you see a filler plug, about half-way up?
If YES, you have a 948 differential.
If NO, you have a 1098 differential.
Lots of cars have been fiddled about with by now, so it's not uncommon to find 948 diffs in 1098 casings, thus having 2 filler plugs, or 1098 diffs in 948 casings, thus having no fillers at all.
The drain plug on all OHV models was in the base of the axle casing, and is separate from the differential.
There. Now you can all run outside and identify your diff!
Happy Minoring!
Phyllis ~ 1962 Morris Minor 4 Door Deluxe
Black coachwork with Red Duo-Tone Upholstery
Phyllis ~ 1962 Morris Minor 4 Door Deluxe
Black coachwork with Red Duo-Tone Upholstery