rchappelear 28 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 did any 69 302 (f code) mustangs come with a 9"? How can you tell off the tags? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
9R03F 10 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 Are you trying to figure out what's in your car? Best way I can explain it is if you can get a socket on all the carrier attaching nuts it's a 8". If a wrench is required on the bottom couple nuts, it's a 9". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fordrevhead 29 Report post Posted October 1, 2009 Are you trying to figure out what's in your car? Best way I can explain it is if you can get a socket on all the carrier attaching nuts it's a 8". If a wrench is required on the bottom couple nuts, it's a 9". +1, you can also measure the carrier diagonally also... 9" = 8" rear diff / close to 10" = 9" rear. and to answer your question... unless it was special order a small block never came with a 9" except on the Boss. In New England you can never read the tags... and if you can, they were done differently from year to year, model to model, plant to plant, day to day; pita... but you can google some info. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flight96 14 Report post Posted October 1, 2009 Did not the 69 351 4V "M" code come with the 9" ??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fordrevhead 29 Report post Posted October 1, 2009 Yes... But in Ford world, in reference to rear axles, they referred to the 351 as "medium block." Yeah I know, but I have seen it documented. Anyway, some medium blocks with 4 barrels came with the 9". But no small blocks other than the Boss 302. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spoofty 10 Report post Posted October 1, 2009 I always wondered why my 2 barrel 302 had a 9". Some one must have changed it a long time ago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fordrevhead 29 Report post Posted October 1, 2009 I always wondered why my 2 barrel 302 had a 9". Some one must have changed it a long time ago. ...or it was special order. :biggrin: Marti report would tell you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangme428 33 Report post Posted October 1, 2009 Did not the 69 351 4V "M" code come with the 9" ??? My 69 351W 2V came with one...:tongue_smilie: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moteaux 10 Report post Posted October 6, 2009 (edited) My 69 351W 2V came with one...:tongue_smilie: So did mine. :scooter: But, as stated, previously, ford usually refers to the 351 W/C as a "medium" block. Edited October 6, 2009 by Moteaux Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fordrevhead 29 Report post Posted October 8, 2009 I always wondered why my 2 barrel 302 had a 9". Some one must have changed it a long time ago. right, and my 1970 is going to have a 289 and a Ford 9" lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69RestoRod 10 Report post Posted October 8, 2009 I've got a 69 F code that someone swapped a 58-59 Custom 300 9" rear into. Pain in the ass to figure out while trying to get new drums and shoes. No one's info went's back that far ten years ago Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manley 13 Report post Posted October 12, 2009 Are you trying to figure out what's in your car? Best way I can explain it is if you can get a socket on all the carrier attaching nuts it's a 8". If a wrench is required on the bottom couple nuts, it's a 9". Specifically a deep well socket on the ratchet will not work, I i recall correctly. Been awhile since I had my center section out. :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
