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Fred K-OR · 05-22-2012, 05:21 PM

I am about to replace my engine in the coupe with the "new" engine I have. The question I have is when installing the rear end to the tranny, which way should the holes in the inner plate be set. This is the thing that goes in around the U-Joint. Should they be vertical or horizontal? My guess is Horizontal.

I know I could check the thing when I remove the old engine and tranny but this car has so many "surprises" that I would not trust how it was installed by the prior owner.

Thanks for an answer to a simple question.

Tom Endy · 05-22-2012, 06:13 PM

Most people seem to agree that the holes should be set at the 3 and 9 O'clock position. This the way I do the installation.

Tom Endy

jetmek · 05-22-2012, 06:18 PM

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doesnt matter...they just let the grease get to the areas needed....

05-22-2012, 05:21 PM	#1
Fred K-OR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stayton, Oregon Posts: 3,806	U-Joint simple question I am about to replace my engine in the coupe with the "new" engine I have. The question I have is when installing the rear end to the tranny, which way should the holes in the inner plate be set. This is the thing that goes in around the U-Joint. Should they be vertical or horizontal? My guess is Horizontal. I know I could check the thing when I remove the old engine and tranny but this car has so many "surprises" that I would not trust how it was installed by the prior owner. Thanks for an answer to a simple question. __________________ Fred Kroon 1929 Std Coupe 1929 Huckster

05-22-2012, 06:13 PM	#2
Tom Endy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,131	Re: U-Joint simple question Most people seem to agree that the holes should be set at the 3 and 9 O'clock position. This the way I do the installation. Tom Endy

05-22-2012, 06:18 PM	#3
jetmek Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: albany Posts: 466	Re: U-Joint simple question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) doesnt matter...they just let the grease get to the areas needed.... __________________ engine and component overhauls my specialty! Website- www.godevilgarage.com