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Hot Rods 1956 cadillac noisey diff

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by fordcoupeguy, Sep 18, 2016.

  1. fordcoupeguy
    Joined: Apr 26, 2014
    Posts: 182

    fordcoupeguy
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    Hello all-I need some help with a 56 cad diff . Its noisey and worn out. I have access to a55 diff and Im wondering if it is the same as the 56. Anyone know?
     
  2. wheeltramp brian
    Joined: Jun 11, 2010
    Posts: 3,220

    wheeltramp brian
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    should be the same.49-52,3 was the same.i think.then 53,4 upto late 50's is interchangable.not 100 %but havewoked on a handfull of these
     
  3. 302GMC
    Joined: Dec 15, 2005
    Posts: 8,399

    302GMC
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    from Idaho

    '56 MoToR flat rate book shows seals & wheel bearings same as earlier cars; carrier & axle shafts different. No listing for the gasket to compare. The difference MAY just be in the axle shaft flanges, as the wheels are a major '56 change.
     

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