1963 Olds 98 trans and diff

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Old February 7th, 2015, 04:32 PM
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1963 Olds 98 trans and diff

Gidday,


does anyone know how to identify the diff and auto in my 63 CSC?


I believe there are codes somewhere...


Thanks, kind regards, Grant
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Old February 7th, 2015, 05:30 PM
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There should be an aluminum tag attached to the trans case on the left hand side near where the shifting lever enters the case. Post the two or three letters on the tag an I will be able to tell you more about it.
If you look at the front side of the Diff carrier you will see a single digit stamped on the front of the case at about the 7 o' clock position between the attaching bolts . Post that digit and I can tell you the ratio . If there is an L next to the digit then it is a limited slip (positraction) differential.
The charts to identify the units are also in the 1963 Olds shop manual.

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Old February 15th, 2015, 07:49 PM
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diff and auto tags

Gidday, thanks, I've now got the dirt and grease off I can read the numbers!
The auto has OB63, the diff has an 8.
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That differential '8' translates to a decent 3.42 ratio gear set in there
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The trans code OB 63 translates to 1963 Starfire or 98 Sport Coupe transmission. (floor shift)
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Thanks guys really appreciate your input! Kind regards, Grant
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