I've looked at two 86's, both with V-8s and they have the same differential cover pattern. I've also looked at a 98 1/2 ton Ford Van, and it too has the same pattern as my car. According to pictures I've seen in MM&FF, the rear end in my car is an 8.8, according to a previous link on this subject, the rear end is a 7.5.
I'm cunfuzzed. 
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Jeremiah
1986 Mustang GT
K&N Filter, Removed Air Silencer, Black Magic Fan, 65mm Explorer TB, 110lph BBK Fuel Pump, F/M Force II Cat -Back, O/R h-pipe, U/D's Timing@14*
1986 Mustang LX SSP--new project car
AOD, 3.27's, Dumps, 238k miles
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