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10-22-2021, 11:40 AM | #1 |
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Universal retaining washer
I'm putting things together. The bolt and washer that retain the universal to the transmission output shaft: Does the small tab on the washer face out to the bolt head or in towards the front half of the universal? Thanks!
(This is a "39 trans.)
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10-22-2021, 12:06 PM | #2 | |
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Re: Universal retaining washer
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The cone is what gives the washer a locking characteristic.
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10-22-2021, 01:17 PM | #3 | |
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10-22-2021, 03:06 PM | #4 |
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Re: Universal retaining washer
The small tab locks I into the spline on the engine side of the u/joint. to stop the washer from turning.
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10-22-2021, 05:06 PM | #5 |
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Re: Universal retaining washer
Would it be ok to install it using an impact wrench?
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10-22-2021, 08:33 PM | #8 |
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Re: Universal retaining washer
My U-joint capscrew has red loctite on the threads. My first 36 Ford which I did not build had the u-joint capscrew come out and wedged between the u-joint and housing while at a stoplight. Since I could not go forward, I backed up and the screw unwedged and I drove the car for a month before I fixed it. That is the car in pic at the left.
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10-22-2021, 09:33 PM | #9 |
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The OEM Bellville washer looks like this and also is installed with a lock washer.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=295627 There's one on Ebay right now but i would contact the seller to confirm bolt size before buying to find out if it's the real deal as he doesn't show a lock washer and it's difficult to see if it is concave. Shipping seems a bit high but, the total price is what they seem to be selling for these days. https://www.ebay.com/itm/25445264726...3fc2%7Ciid%3A1 Last edited by 19Fordy; 10-22-2021 at 09:42 PM. |
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10-22-2021, 09:43 PM | #11 |
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The earlier version of the subject washer has no tab on it and I agree that in addition to the Belleville washer, a split lock washer was used as well.
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10-23-2021, 01:09 PM | #12 | |
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I did know there was a split type lock washer involved...
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10-23-2021, 01:21 PM | #13 |
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If overtightened they can flatten or even cup the wrong way. The only ones I have seen have had no tab.
I have seen a modern replacement type that has a tab. Mart. |
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The dominant form of lock washer that I have encountered on originals was the 'shake-proof' with striations on both sides.
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10-23-2021, 02:24 PM | #15 |
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Agreed Dave. I tend to not use old lock washers unless absolutely necessary. As you know, they do lose their "gripping" strength.
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