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Re: [oletrucks] Torque tube maint.

To: Dinkmcc@aol.com, OLETRUCKS@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Torque tube maint.
From: Advdesign1@aol.com
Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2000 06:12:06 EST
> 
>  Need  some torgue tube help.

Besides what's in the shop manual, Put seals and gaskets on the shaft before 
connecting U joint.  Reuse leather seal instead of cork one at back of bell 
where big knurled nut is.  Be extra careful tightening 1/4" bolts to proper 
torque. If replacing use grade 8.  Use loctite on them.  I wrote an article 
called "Universal Joint Catastrophe" a long time ago because these U joints 
fly apart at speed doing lots of damage.  check inside of ball for damage.
Bob ADler
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