420 SBC project..was Re: selection of TBI components for

[Sandy]

Gee, I had a Dana 44 in my IH Scout with a SMALL BLOCK, I twisted the
pinion off once, then the second time blew the spider gears up. Never ever
had a problem with a 9 inch, as far as I know, they are indestructable. And
I don't really like thing from ford.

Sandy (Hold the Hibenaro Flames)

>I haven't weighed them lately, but a 44 is generally considerably lighter
>than a Ford 9" or any of its derivatives, and just as strong. Changing
>gearsets is even reasonably easy once you climb the Spicer learning
>curve...
>
>Jim Davies
>