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Old 04-14-2020, 06:17 PM   #21
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Because google's search function usually points to the answer on the FordBarn forum better than FordBarn forum's search function. 8^) Jack E/NJ
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Old 04-14-2020, 06:52 PM   #22
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agree with jack, i always google the question ending with ford barn. but many times folks do not put the real subject in the title. then, no search results.
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Old 05-15-2021, 11:59 PM   #23
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Use a 9/16 socket on an extension thru the splines, work your socket around until it fits on a bolt head, turn CCW until you remove the bolt, then slide the ujoint from the trans shaft. Put your trans in low or reverse to help prevent it from turning. Good luck!
Having a tough time removing the bolt, the output shaft still turns in low or reverse.
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Old 05-16-2021, 12:08 AM   #24
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Old 05-16-2021, 12:09 AM   #25
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Try it in 3rd gear.....that'll be a lot tougher to rotate than in 1st. Plus, put chocks in front of tires. DD
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Old 05-16-2021, 12:37 AM   #26
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If the trans is open (cover off), put it in TWO gears, say like low, and 2nd or 3rd.
'Course, if you use an impact, that will do it, too.
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Old 05-16-2021, 11:07 AM   #27
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Having a tough time removing the bolt, the output shaft still turns in low or reverse.
Jeff, Place a decent size screw driver in the joint to keep it from rotating.
By the way, the previous advice to keep the coned washer was spot on. Note that when reinstalling the convex side goes against the bolt.
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Old 05-17-2021, 05:21 PM   #28
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From someone who has asked their far share of dumb ass questions, I always appreciate those that take the time to try to get a clarification. We all know what we are working on but sometimes the details of our problem overshadows that info. We all think in different ways. How for instance does the convex side go against the bolt? To me the bolt is the threaded portion, I have bolts that I use for guides, they have no hex head. So to me the convex side of the washer goes toward the hex head. Just sayn’.
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Old 05-17-2021, 05:32 PM   #29
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How for instance does the convex side go against the bolt? To me the bolt is the threaded portion, I have bolts that I use for guides, they have no hex head. So to me the convex side of the washer goes toward the hex head. Just sayn’.

I saw that last night, and I ALMOST posted a comment with the word "HEAD" like you reference, but I figured it would look like just one more of my "picky-assed" comments, so I DIDN'T! You're CORRECT, by the way....cone toward the HEAD! DD
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Old 05-17-2021, 05:45 PM   #30
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Why? I'd do it your way too. But, why? If the bolt head has a respectable, decent surface, what difference does it make? Gimme a good technical reason. (Yes, I'm being 'pickey-assed'.)
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Why? I'd do it your way too. But, why? If the bolt head has a respectable, decent surface, what difference does it make? Gimme a good technical reason. (Yes, I'm being 'pickey-assed'.)
Why the convex side of the washer towards the bolt head. The compression of the convex washer keeps the transmission end of the ujoint under tension to prevent wobbling on the trans output shaft.
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