I got 2 transaxles with the 72 Zink and mystery frame I got off ebay last month.They have the following stamped on them.
SHORT 1.22 0.89 LRE 12.14.95
LONG 1.22 0.89 LRE 06.29.98
I figured out that they are both have been rebuilt by LRE and I have a short and a long box. I Think the 1.22 is the 3rd gear. What is the 0.89?
These were rebuilt a long time ago. Neither are leaking and they spin just fine with no funny noises. Is it common to have a transaxle last this long? I know it depends on how often it is used. Anybody have a box that was rebuilt that long agao and still being used?
codes stamped on transaxle
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codes stamped on transaxle
Roger
Orlando, Fl
car-less now
I have a VERY understanding Wife.
Orlando, Fl
car-less now
I have a VERY understanding Wife.
Re: codes stamped on transaxle
Yes the 1.22 is the 3rd gear ratio.
The .89 is the 4th gear ratio (the other legal 4th gear is a .82 ratio, but that one is not commonly used)
And the date is when the trans was last done by Bob.
All of that info would be correct as of the dates stamped on the trans cases at LRE. If someone else has had them apart in between then and now, all bets are off.
Depending on how much the trans is used, they can last a really long time. In your case, the car may not have been driven for quite some time. Some of mine that I use haven't been apart for well over 10 years. You'll definitely want to put new axle boots on them. I'd suggest pulling the drain plugs, changing the gear lube, and then seeing how much junk you have on the magnetic drain plugs. They will likely be quite full of very small pieces from the synchro hubs and sliders.
Mike Beaumia
The .89 is the 4th gear ratio (the other legal 4th gear is a .82 ratio, but that one is not commonly used)
And the date is when the trans was last done by Bob.
All of that info would be correct as of the dates stamped on the trans cases at LRE. If someone else has had them apart in between then and now, all bets are off.
Depending on how much the trans is used, they can last a really long time. In your case, the car may not have been driven for quite some time. Some of mine that I use haven't been apart for well over 10 years. You'll definitely want to put new axle boots on them. I'd suggest pulling the drain plugs, changing the gear lube, and then seeing how much junk you have on the magnetic drain plugs. They will likely be quite full of very small pieces from the synchro hubs and sliders.
Mike Beaumia
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Re: codes stamped on transaxle
Thanks Mike.
Roger
Orlando, Fl
car-less now
I have a VERY understanding Wife.
Orlando, Fl
car-less now
I have a VERY understanding Wife.
Re: codes stamped on transaxle
Related to this...
Is there a way to translate the code stamped on a stock transaxle? There are actually two, so I'm not even sure which tells me what I have.
I've been scouring the internet for some list of codes, but have only found threads on other sites for the letter(s) that appears on some transaxles.
Is there a way to translate the code stamped on a stock transaxle? There are actually two, so I'm not even sure which tells me what I have.
I've been scouring the internet for some list of codes, but have only found threads on other sites for the letter(s) that appears on some transaxles.
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Re: codes stamped on transaxle
Those are essentially serial numbers and may not tell you much. There is a process that can be used by counting the rotations of the input shaft and relating that count to the rotations of the axle. Let me know and it can be posted on the site.
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Re: codes stamped on transaxle
That sounds reasonable. I'm betting I could do it myself with some thought and calculations, but if you can post the process that would save me a lot of time.brian wrote:Those are essentially serial numbers and may not tell you much. There is a process that can be used by counting the rotations of the input shaft and relating that count to the rotations of the axle. Let me know and it can be posted on the site.
Thanks!
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Re: codes stamped on transaxle
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