I have what I believe to be the orig multi leaf 10 bolt rear for my '72 Nova. I plan to replace the mono leaf rear which I believe is an 8.2".

What I have is: JG G098 2 - with 1 GM 3984825 15 41 4 72... What I know is it's a open 2.73:1

I also have a carrier that I was told will bolt in, it got 410408N GM8 and L15 on it. The ring gear is stamped 2 GM 398425 15 41 12 78 and the pinion to go with it 1978 3984826 15 41 2 12.

So it's also a 2.73:1 but it's from 1978. Will it work in my housing? Are both carriers 8.5's? I'd really rather roll with a 3.42:1 gear which I know would need a 3 series carrier. If I decide I can live with 2.72's is it worth using the '78 parts?

I did test for the '72 axles in the '78 carrier and they fit properly... Farm Boy the gears are in motion... ;)

Ok - I just had someone inform me that the late style 8.5" 2.73 carrier will fit 3.08, 3.42, 3.73 and 4.10 gears and what would be refered to as a 2 series carrier would fit 2.41 and 2.56 gears. Is that correct?

:cool: wheres biggearhead . his head might be spinning after this post lol.

The info is here Dennis: http://novaresource.org/axle.htm
But I'm too tired and lazy right now to help you make any sense of it. First glance I see no JG, tho I do see a GJ, and a JQ.

The 410408 is a 3 series Traction Lock for the 8.5 with 28 spline axles. It will fit any 8.5 with 28 spline axles and 2.73 to 5.13 gears. I have clutches and some other parts for it if you need them.

Thanks guys, Jim I was reading a post on Team Nova where someone else has a JG also, that got me searching and I went to the Nova Resources site. I now think I have a JB with a poorly stamped B as everything else would line up perfect... Thanks for the link.

Freddie - is there a way to check the carrier to see if the clutches are good with out pulling it apart? Thanks

Put a tire with an axle on it on the floor sticking up. Put the carrier on it. Put another axle with a tire on it into the top of the carrier. Stand on the bottom tire and try to turn the top one.

If it's new, it won't budge.

Thanks Jim...

Anyone have a part number on a "master install kit with bearings"? Also a part number for wheel bearings and seals for this rearend? Thanks again...

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