1956 Ford Fairlane rear axle ratio

1956 Ford Fairlane rear axle ratio

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By 56_Fairlane - 12 Years Ago

I was under my car today to see what axle ratio it has. There was a tag on it that had "322" on it. There isn't any 3.22 listed in the axle chart. What could this possibly mean?

By PWH42 - 12 Years Ago

The standard ratio in 56 with an 8 cylinder engine and automatic transmission was a 3.22.I don't know why your reference material doesn't show that.

By 56_Fairlane - 12 Years Ago

Oddly my 1949 - 1959 Ford Parts Catalog doesn't list a 3.22 ratio. Maybe I missed it somewhere as I was fairly sure a 3.22 was standard as well.

By Talkwrench - 12 Years Ago

That bug is disturbing !! Blink

By MoonShadow - 12 Years Ago

Tried to wipe it off my screen. Didn't work! Chuck

By PWH42 - 12 Years Ago

At least the horsefly that was on there yesterday has been swatted.

By Lou - 12 Years Ago

3.22 was only used one year 1956. Also was the only year 49/56 for the fine splined axles.

By 56_Fairlane - 12 Years Ago

Interesting to know. It's still seems odd there is no mention of the axle in the Ford parts book.

By oldcarmark - 12 Years Ago

56_Fairlane (10/14/2013)

Interesting to know. It's still seems odd there is no mention of the axle in the Ford parts book.

Found it in mine.

By oldcarmark - 12 Years Ago

Lou (10/14/2013)

3.22 was only used one year 1956. Also was the only year 49/56 for the fine splined axles.

Looks like you are correct Lou.Changed part way through 55.

http://forums.y-blocksforever.com/Uploads/Images/8e1cd348-faa1-43ef-930d-cd3c.JPG

By 56_Fairlane - 12 Years Ago

Thanks, found it on pages 64 & 66.