Markings on a D60

[Derf00]

While sandblasting my D60 I found numerous tool marks and numbers that would normally never be seen, but show up very clearly when the axle is stripped to the bare metal. The one that really has me interested in what is means was found on the diff cover. 72187X followed by the Ichthus symbol(fish symbol). Anybody have any ideas as to what it means?

Derf00

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[Shawn]

I have the same exact # and fish symbol on my thick D60 cover I just bought. I got it new in the box and it came from a military surplus seller. I could tell it's been sitting for awhile since the gasket was hard as a rock. The cover itself is 1/8" thick and has to be 3 times thicker than the stock GM covers. It also has a dimple with a round magnet glued on the inside of the cover. I assumed it's military only but I'm not sure.

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[Derf00]

Wes, Brian, Rene? Any ideas?

Derf00

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[thatK30guy]

Now that you mention it, I have never really paid much attention to the covers.

I have seen and had the thick 1/8" covers before. Matter of fact, both of my K30's have the thick covers.

I will need to get down and under to check for the numbers and fish symbol. Give me a day or so and I will see what mine show.

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[Brians 60s]

all military surplus 60s have the fish. I don't have a clue as to why. I have seen two stock front 60s out of k-30s one had the 1/8 thick cover like all the military one's do, the other was thin like a standard 60 rear diff cover. wish I could be more help. I never really paid attention to it till you brought it up. hd dave might know.

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[wayne]

Sounds fishy to me. I have the thick cover too but have not noticed the markings on it.

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[Emmettology 101]

Maybe it is a manufacturer date? 7-21-87 and the X means a thick cover? As for the fish, maybe the maker liked fish?

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[Kyle89K5]

Your not seeing the dana symbol are you? It's kinda like &lt;&gt;.

The number is prb. a BOM or something along those lines.

Kyle
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[MaxCrack]

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[Derf00]

All the #'s are where they are supposed to be according to the axle ID chart provided by MAX. The axle was produce on 6 11 84. The #'s that I am curious about are stamped just above the fill plug on the cover. The symbol is definately a Ichthus and not &lt;&gt;.

Derf00

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