| Danny/Texas | -- 05-03-2010 @ 10:04 AM |
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Just installed my U Joint to transmission. When I tighten down on the bolt that holds the two together, the transmission locks up. If I back it off a round or two, it turns again. What am I missing here? The transmission is NOT in the car yet. Thanks
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| supereal | -- 05-03-2010 @ 1:19 PM |
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Do you have the correct retainer (spacer) in place? it is a special part, with an ID of 13/32, OD of 1 5/32, and is 11/64" thick. It goes on first, followed by the flat washer and bolt.
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| Danny/Texas | -- 05-03-2010 @ 2:07 PM |
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I do have the thick washer which rests against the U joint with a bolt
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| supereal | -- 05-04-2010 @ 10:30 AM |
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There are two washers needed. The thick one goes between the u-joint and the transmission shaft, the thin one goes under the bolt that hold the joint to the shaft. Without the spacer, the u-joint will lock up against the transmission case.
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| Danny/Texas | -- 05-17-2010 @ 3:24 PM |
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That was the problem. I was missing the washer between the joint and shaft. Works great now. Thanks much
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