FORD 9"info

cobrajet · 02-14-2012, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by richie 2

in the long run is it better then to just save and spring for an aftermarket unit? i don't want to chance damaging the mosier housing...

Not all ribbed center sections are nodular. The early WAR casings were double ribbed but were not nodular and are the weakest of all casings. They are called WAR casings because the paert number starts with WAR. Stay away from those. They are weaker than the regular one ribb grey iron cases.

The Nodular cases were double ribbed and some (not all) will have an N in the center over the pinion. You have to do some research on the web and get the part numbers so you"ll know if one that you are interested in is nodular or not. Some had the N in the center but the caps did not meaning that it had non nodular caps. Try to find one that you know is nodular and the caps also have the small n on them.

You might look into an aftermarket case on ebay cause the factory N casess are sometimes priced higher than an aftermarket case. George

cicero819 · 02-15-2012, 06:31 PM

Just bring it over to Richard's and hell weld you a brace.lol Claude

BlueOval Ralph · 02-16-2012, 03:04 PM

Early 1964 T-Bolt cases were nodular without the N and had nodular cap without a small n on each cap most mid year till about 1978 had nodular caps toward the end of production early 1980 when the Flat Rock Casting Plant closed they regular gray Iron.

Run to Rund · 02-16-2012, 07:16 PM

HRW is reportedly the strongest nodular case, at $329 iirc it is cheap insurance. I got one from Quick Performance several years ago.

MontyF · 02-24-2012, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Run to Rund

HRW is reportedly the strongest nodular case, at $329 iirc it is cheap insurance. I got one from Quick Performance several years ago.

If I'm not mistaken Hot Rod Wheel (HRW) went out of business several years ago along with Canton heads (sister company). The same cases are now sold by Moser. I'm not sure if Moser makes 'em or not.

The post concerning WAR cases is right on. If you aren't sure you have a nodular case I'd pass on it and get something aftermarket.

rod · 03-04-2012, 08:20 PM

also note this. some cases use a 3.06 od side bearing and some use 2.89 od side bearings. i figure its a toss up. 289 have a thicker cap witha smaller bearing and vise versa.. either cap will use the 31 spline axle. with the correct side bearing. i recommend taping the main bolt holes as deep as you can and using either studs or as long a grade 8 bolt as you can [even to cutting an 8 to length. you should also have the bolt head seats spot milled to be square. the factory seats are not real good and the factory cap bolts are way short. tap the pinon support bolts as deep as you can and use longer grade 8 bolts with grade 8 washers there also. the cast iron Daytona support is the first best step. next is the bigger bearing supports. and there are several to go with choice wise. some use a big tapper roller some use a ball bearing, do some checking on your own as to what you want. but use something other than the factory, unless you are bucks down.
rod in AZ

richie 2 · 03-04-2012, 10:05 PM

thank you everyone for your help. what a wealth of knowledge on this site!

02-15-2012, 06:31 PM	#2
cicero819 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aylmer Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,087 Likes: 31 Liked 69 Times in 30 Posts	Re: FORD 9"info Just bring it over to Richard's and hell weld you a brace.lol Claude

02-16-2012, 03:04 PM	#3
BlueOval Ralph Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 852 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: FORD 9"info Early 1964 T-Bolt cases were nodular without the N and had nodular cap without a small n on each cap most mid year till about 1978 had nodular caps toward the end of production early 1980 when the Flat Rock Casting Plant closed they regular gray Iron. Last edited by BlueOval Ralph; 02-16-2012 at 03:21 PM.

02-16-2012, 07:16 PM	#4
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 585 Likes: 9 Liked 54 Times in 27 Posts	Re: FORD 9"info HRW is reportedly the strongest nodular case, at $329 iirc it is cheap insurance. I got one from Quick Performance several years ago.

03-04-2012, 08:20 PM	#6
rod Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kingman, NW AZ. in the middle of the longest stretch of Route 66 Posts: 315 Likes: 0 Liked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Re: FORD 9"info also note this. some cases use a 3.06 od side bearing and some use 2.89 od side bearings. i figure its a toss up. 289 have a thicker cap witha smaller bearing and vise versa.. either cap will use the 31 spline axle. with the correct side bearing. i recommend taping the main bolt holes as deep as you can and using either studs or as long a grade 8 bolt as you can [even to cutting an 8 to length. you should also have the bolt head seats spot milled to be square. the factory seats are not real good and the factory cap bolts are way short. tap the pinon support bolts as deep as you can and use longer grade 8 bolts with grade 8 washers there also. the cast iron Daytona support is the first best step. next is the bigger bearing supports. and there are several to go with choice wise. some use a big tapper roller some use a ball bearing, do some checking on your own as to what you want. but use something other than the factory, unless you are bucks down. rod in AZ

03-04-2012, 10:05 PM	#7
richie 2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 971 Likes: 431 Liked 205 Times in 93 Posts	Re: FORD 9"info thank you everyone for your help. what a wealth of knowledge on this site!