Topic: 68 9 inch differential marks

[ruppstang]

What about the shoe spring retainer nails, bright zinc or zinc dichromate?

I'll fix the plug when I put oil in it.

[Bob Gaines]

What about the shoe spring retainer nails, bright zinc or zinc dichromate?

I'll fix the plug when I put oil in it.

It was most likely filled in a different position then that of installed in the normal car position given the drip run of the yellow typically seen. After filling you will have to mimic that same position so that the yellow run will match.

[CharlesTurner]

What about the shoe spring retainer nails, bright zinc or zinc dichromate?

The brake shoe pins were typically zinc w/dichromate (gold).  The spring cups were also gold, but the ones I've seen were a dull gold.

[ruppstang]

Thank you guys for the help!

[J_Speegle]

I'll fix the plug when I put oil in it.

The sealant on the plug is an interesting detail in your prediassembly pictures. Wonder if Sterling did a quick full with a predetermined amount of rearend fluid before the last axle was installed. Done it a few times that way in cars.

Just a though thay would match what we're seeing on this particular rearend and year