Technical Banjo Rear Ends?

I have the opportunity to buy a 39 mercury rear end, is it different than the 39 Ford rear end and how would I know?


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Try asking on fordbarn.

Charlie Stephens

 

I think they may be the same--I have a 1947 Ford pickup in mine--Open drive , only mad 2 years..

 

Pretty sure those years the driveshaft is the pinion. Like the driveshaft doesnt disconnect from the rear end. All one piece, unlike ford that has a removable driveshaft.

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I think flatout is right.

 

Yes both rear ends have a torque tube (enclosed drive shaft)
I was just wondering if they were the same width and length?


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We mean the driveshaft is attached to the pinion gear. You can't change the driveshaft (length) easily, like you can a Ford.

 

Pretty sure the frames are wider on the Merc compared to a Ford, as is the front suspension. Don't know about the rear end.

 

I got excited about one once and the pinion was 6 feet long. Used for mock ups now.

 

I believe the width is the same but that pinion/driveshaft will make it extremely hard to shorten. Would be better off finding a Ford rear.

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