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    253 Diff

    Not sure what diff i should put in my 253 4 speed? I have purchased a 278 diff, but also have a 10 bolt sailsbury available, it doesn't have to be either of those two, just wanting to know what the best one would be. Instead of starting a new thread, I will just put a few more questions in this one. I'm also after 19v roof lining and door trims and I'm not sure on where to get them from. I'm in Tassie, so I most likely will need to get them posted. any help would be appreciated, thanks.

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    Standard 253 4spd diff for HQ-HJ is 3.08 large salisbury, HX-HZ is 3.55 (later in HZ seems to change to 3.36)

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    Quote Originally Posted by HK1837 View Post
    Standard 253 4spd diff for HQ-HJ is 3.08 large salisbury, HX-HZ is 3.55 (later in HZ seems to change to 3.36)
    which do you think would be the best option, a 278 diff or a 10 bolt sailsbury? there is a 3.55 for sale on gumtree not to far from me which i could buy if that was the best thing to put in it. Here's the link to it anyway http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/launc...iff/1022171733

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    go a 308 or 336
    BQZ

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    2.78 is a 10-bolt is it is a V8 diff, but you don't want that with a 253 M20. 3.08 with standard diameter or a bit smaller tyres is the go, or 3.36 if you run taller tyres.

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    3.08 seems to give the best allround results, would not bother with a banjo diff, next door neigbour snapped an axle when he left the handbrake on.
    3.08 in top gear (1:1) depending on tyre diameter about 2600rpm-2700rpm at 100kph
    not bad take off in a 3 speed or 4 speed v8 box.
    a 3.55 will rev the guts out of the engine at 100kph.
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    Yeah that sounds the go then, I want her purring nicely at 100 haha

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    How do you tell which Diff you have , are there any markings on the diff itself..

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cyclamin View Post
    How do you tell which Diff you have , are there any markings on the diff itself..
    On some you have the diff ratio stamped on the yoke oil slinger. Others require a turn test or reading of the crown wheel where it is also stamped.

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    308 is great travelling ratio to keep revs down it is better if you 253 runs well like extractor ,4 barrel carby and manifold and if you are rebuilding a motor have it balanced to get best hp
    As for beleiving the stamps on the yok seal cover I have been caught out by this by selling a diff for $100 dollars to purchase another for $450 only to find out that the one I sold had a 308 crown and pinion
    If you take the rear cover of It is stamped on the crown wheel some where it is pretty easy to find
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