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RE: [T3] case disposal

On 2 Nov 2008 at 0:50, Dave Hall wrote:

> Analysis of the crankcase for a 1962 Type 3 gave around 89% magnesium, 10%
> Aluminium, about 0.8% Zinc, 0.2% Manganese and traces of silicon and copper.
> Similar composition is given for the fan housing, gearbox casing, diff
> bearing cage and camshaft gear.

What's the diff bearing cage? The tranny sidecovers are certainly the 
same magnesium alloy, but I thought the diff body (don't know the 
right word) was cast iron.

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Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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