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philipswanson · 06-21-2020, 04:24 PM

We removed one end of the spring and let it drop to the floor. Now I think it will go right in but I decided to order those two gaskets up front so its on hold to next weekend. I think it will go very easy now with the spring out of the equation. Remember also, I have a wagon with a much thicker spring with about three more leaves than the car. I didn't need to put any blocks under the floorboard because the horn slid right through with very little persuasion. Thanks for that great write up. The pictures are great too. On those special bolts, one was broken already with the head still hanging on the wire when I took it apart. As far as sealing goes, I wouldn't worry too much. Just going to pull them one by one and Permatex the threads going in. I will replace the top one with an SAE equivalant.

Thanks!

Phil Swanson

06-21-2020, 04:24 PM	#19
philipswanson Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Bonita, CA Posts: 1,374	Re: Installing 40 Rear And Driveshaft We removed one end of the spring and let it drop to the floor. Now I think it will go right in but I decided to order those two gaskets up front so its on hold to next weekend. I think it will go very easy now with the spring out of the equation. Remember also, I have a wagon with a much thicker spring with about three more leaves than the car. I didn't need to put any blocks under the floorboard because the horn slid right through with very little persuasion. Thanks for that great write up. The pictures are great too. On those special bolts, one was broken already with the head still hanging on the wire when I took it apart. As far as sealing goes, I wouldn't worry too much. Just going to pull them one by one and Permatex the threads going in. I will replace the top one with an SAE equivalant. Thanks! Phil Swanson