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Terranova · 12-07-2019, 04:05 PM

Are they normally 6 spline or 10 spline? Is there any way of telling without taking it apart?
Thank you.
Mike T

V8COOPMAN · 12-07-2019, 08:13 PM

'36 is normally going to be 10-spline. DD

JM 35 Sedan · 12-08-2019, 12:48 AM

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One indicator that I use is to look for a zerk grease fitting in the center, bottom area of the torque tube. If the zero is there, then most likely there is a center bearing in torque tube, with a solid driveshaft, which usually has six splines, and a 6 to 10, or 6 to 6 spline coupler connecting the driveshaft to the pinion gear. Usually, if there is no provision for a zero fitting in center of torque tube, there would be hollow driveshaft, with a 10 spline bung welded in place.

12-07-2019, 04:05 PM	#1
Terranova Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Grove City, Oh Posts: 255	'36 fordor sedan rearend. Are they normally 6 spline or 10 spline? Is there any way of telling without taking it apart? Thank you. Mike T

12-07-2019, 08:13 PM	#2
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,106	Re: '36 fordor sedan rearend. '36 is normally going to be 10-spline. DD __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

12-08-2019, 12:48 AM	#3
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: '36 fordor sedan rearend. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) One indicator that I use is to look for a zerk grease fitting in the center, bottom area of the torque tube. If the zero is there, then most likely there is a center bearing in torque tube, with a solid driveshaft, which usually has six splines, and a 6 to 10, or 6 to 6 spline coupler connecting the driveshaft to the pinion gear. Usually, if there is no provision for a zero fitting in center of torque tube, there would be hollow driveshaft, with a 10 spline bung welded in place. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

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