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I'm wondering if any of you OD experts can shed some light on a project. Was the 40 160 an R-9, 10, or 11? Are there other models/makes using the same OD housings, and like Porsche/VW cros-overs do you need to know the secret handshake? I'm thinkin if it's a BW unit that it may have been "industry wide" use and perhaps we can collect up what we need. Let's hear it guys n gals. What do ya know?

Secret handshake required, and a blood oath. Sorry.

Correct unit for 1940 would be the R-9

I believe the basic units and internals were across the industry but the details such as mounting, case, tailshaft, electric switches etc were car specific. My Hollenders only lists various models of Packard as direct interchange for units but same number for some of internal parts are listed in other makes.

Very helpful guys. Thanks a bunch. It seems we may have the OD unit afterall. A final search of the barn 'archives' will net a yes or no but I'm told that one was purchased for this thing years ago (when they were cheap!) Again, many thanks.

The 160's and 180's used an R-9A unit which has stronger internal parts then the R-9 used on the Junior cars. Bigger one-way clutch and 4 pinion planetary for example.
Look for the number cast on the side of the case.