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PO51 · 10-13-2014, 09:38 PM

Got the engine and trans in the frame today ran into a problem with the U[joint cant get it on the spline shaft of the output shaft from the trans I know there is a bolt and washer that needs to go into the output shaft to hold the U-joint, but I cant get the U-joint on. There seems to be a small ridge running on the bottom of each of the spline shaft running the length of the shaft that keep the U-joint from going on, any thoughts?

Drive Shaft Dave · 10-13-2014, 09:53 PM

Is this a new u joint? Or the one you took off durring your work?

montanafordman · 10-13-2014, 10:05 PM

Are you sure you're trying to slide the proper end of the u-joint onto the output shaft? The ends are different sizes/splined differently.

PO51 · 10-13-2014, 10:51 PM

It is a new to be me but a used Ujoint. I put it on per the picture in Les Addrews book. Also I put it the same way as the ujoint that was on the old engine and trans that I took out.

Drive Shaft Dave · 10-13-2014, 11:06 PM

Do you still have your old u joint? Try putting it back as a test of the spline of the trans.

Drive Shaft Dave · 10-13-2014, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by PO51

It is a new to be me but a used Ujoint. I put it on per the picture in Les Addrews book. Also I put it the same way as the ujoint that was on the old engine and trans that I took out.

I see your' using a different trans, check to see if the end of the splined output shaft of trans has some slight damage to the spline's. Get them squeeky clean and inspect.

10-13-2014, 09:38 PM	#1
PO51 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 274	The saga continues Got the engine and trans in the frame today ran into a problem with the U[joint cant get it on the spline shaft of the output shaft from the trans I know there is a bolt and washer that needs to go into the output shaft to hold the U-joint, but I cant get the U-joint on. There seems to be a small ridge running on the bottom of each of the spline shaft running the length of the shaft that keep the U-joint from going on, any thoughts?

10-13-2014, 09:53 PM	#2
Drive Shaft Dave Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New hope Minnesota Posts: 742	Re: The saga continues Is this a new u joint? Or the one you took off durring your work?

10-13-2014, 10:05 PM	#3
montanafordman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Meridian, ID Posts: 568	Re: The saga continues Are you sure you're trying to slide the proper end of the u-joint onto the output shaft? The ends are different sizes/splined differently. __________________ Aaron in Tacoma (although still a Montana hillbilly at heart )

10-13-2014, 10:51 PM	#4
PO51 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 274	Re: The saga continues It is a new to be me but a used Ujoint. I put it on per the picture in Les Addrews book. Also I put it the same way as the ujoint that was on the old engine and trans that I took out.

10-13-2014, 11:06 PM	#5
Drive Shaft Dave Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New hope Minnesota Posts: 742	Re: The saga continues Do you still have your old u joint? Try putting it back as a test of the spline of the trans.