[Re: I found out I have an FF Trany instead of a 4k on my 84, isan FF ok with a stock JH 8v?]

[losinit@usa.net (Cathy Boyko)]

Gordon Forbess <gforbess@att.net> wrote:
On Tue, 19 Mar 2002 13:11:01 -0800 (PST), you wrote:

> Also how
>do I tell what FF I have since I hear there are
>different versions of the FF =


The serial number following the "FF" contains the date of mfg. code,
IIRC.  Then this chart will tell you the ratios you have:
http://4crawler.cruiserpages.com/Diesel/VW_020_transmission.shtml

I used an FF for a core when I got my FN/Quaife from VL.  Had to
verify it was the same ratios by the date code.   Sorry but I don't
have the info handy on how to read the code.

Aha, but I do...mine was AGB16066, read it as an AGB tranny, manufactured=
 on
16th day of the 06th month, 86 ("16"th, "06" for June, "6" for 86) About =
right
for a July 86 assembly date, that date can be found from the VIN BTW. Abo=
ut
time I contributed something serious eh?
Cathy