Differential type

Dave123 · Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 4:53 pm Post subject: Differential type

If I understand correctly my 52 Hornet may have left the factory with a Hudson produced differential or may have had a Dana 40 ?
How do I tell which I have?

I found a tag on the rear of the cover plate which read 11 45
I assume this to be the ratio which my math says will be 4.10 to ! ?. What is the ratio of the OD unit.

what about parts availability ?

Who's transmission and OD unit did the Hudson folks use?

Will post some pictures of "Harold" the Hudson soon as I can roll him out of the shop.

Appreciate all the help,

Cheers Dave

51hornet · Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 4:08 am Post subject: Re: Differential type

The early 52 models shipped with the Hudson built diff the later shipped with the Dana 44. The Dana will have a rear cover where the Hudson built did not, the front of the pumpkin unbolts on the Hudson rear end.

Yes 4.10 was a common ratio.

The tranny is a Borg Warner as is the OD unit. Parts are available for both the tranny and OD unit.