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10-09-2019, 11:31 AM | #21 |
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Re: Running without a torque tube center bearing ?
True, but my idea was to also modify the inside of the torque tube so that a modern day replacement needle bearing could easily be installed. Yes, you are correct about my longevity. Just thought it would be neat to try it on an old torque tube. Kind of a personal challenge.
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10-09-2019, 11:43 AM | #22 |
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Re: Running without a torque tube center bearing ?
Yes we had the shaft checked - it is straight
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10-09-2019, 12:17 PM | #23 |
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Re: Running without a torque tube center bearing ?
John,
How would you desribe the "fit" of the OEM needle bearings as they ride on the solid drive shaft? Snug, lots of play, very little play. Are the leather seals in the new OEM bearing a tight fit or sliding fit? Just curious. DO NOT over grease that bearing. What grease do you plan to use? Thanks. JIM |
10-09-2019, 04:00 PM | #24 | |
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Yo, Jim.....I've witnessed a few of your "personal challenge" projects and you certainly seem to excel on most of them. So, why don't ya just get to cuttin' measurin' and welding"? Oh, and report back! DD |
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10-09-2019, 04:42 PM | #25 |
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Would love to do it but. I don't have an extra torque tube. Thanks for the kind words.
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10-09-2019, 07:41 PM | #26 | |
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This is no different than welding on a rear end housing - and the need to have an 'alignment bar' before you tack the housing ends in. If the centerlines are aligned, then bearings will last . . . if not, then you'll have issues. |
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10-09-2019, 10:09 PM | #27 |
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Re: Running without a torque tube center bearing ?
Couldn't the solid drive shaft be used as an alignment bar?
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10-09-2019, 10:46 PM | #28 |
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Re: Running without a torque tube center bearing ?
Not sure I'd ever run with out the bearing. Although the shaft is strong it covers a distance that I wouldn't want to let slap around.
Torque tubes have made a come back with modern chev vettes. Was used on a old pinzgauers for durability (pinzgauers did not go fast). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhgPvxckysU |
10-10-2019, 05:43 AM | #29 | |
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PS....I am thinking about using some for light posts on the drive way leading to my barn/work shop.
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10-10-2019, 07:56 AM | #30 |
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10-10-2019, 12:16 PM | #31 |
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Re: Running without a torque tube center bearing ?
Saw where a fellow mounted a headlight lense to the banjo. Looked nice. There was an ad on the hamb selling a translucent lense with v8 script for this purpose. Can't find the ad anymore.
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10-10-2019, 12:32 PM | #32 |
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Re: Running without a torque tube center bearing ?
The failure of the driveshaft center bearing is often due to not getting the place in the center bearing sheath lined up with the hole in the torque tube before reinstalling the grease fitting which holds the sheath in place, or using a grease fitting that is too short or too long for the purpose.
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