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Driveshaft CRACK

Post by Professor Fate » Sun May 14, 2023 10:50 am

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Found by friend on his '20 touring.
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Re: Driveshaft CRACK

Post by AndyClary » Sun May 14, 2023 10:55 am

That’s the bearing sleeve, common occurrence.

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Re: Driveshaft CRACK

Post by TXGOAT2 » Sun May 14, 2023 12:44 pm

FORD... Fix or replace dat.
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Re: Driveshaft CRACK

Post by Oldav8tor » Sun May 14, 2023 1:19 pm

Might also be a good time to switch to a modern pinion bearing.....
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Re: Driveshaft CRACK

Post by John kuehn » Sun May 14, 2023 3:01 pm

https://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/4 ... 1395710980
Removing the sleeve isn’t easy!

Here’s an easy way to do it. You can use a grinder to do it also.
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Re: Driveshaft CRACK

Post by Jeepbone1 » Thu May 18, 2023 9:42 pm

Been there, done that. New shafts are hard to come by at the moment. I think I bought the last one any supplier had back in February and found another from a forum member. Texas T says that have a batch in the works though!

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Re: Driveshaft CRACK

Post by Nv Bob » Fri May 19, 2023 11:53 am

The bearing sleeve and it harden witch makes it more brittle
Just replace it and like others said new pinion setup
A good update
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Re: Driveshaft CRACK

Post by John kuehn » Fri May 19, 2023 1:13 pm

After you remove the cracked drive shaft sleeve and if the driveshaft itself isn’t cracked it would be a good time to use the repo pinion bearing set up.
It’s a definite improvement to use to upgrade the drive line. And it’s easier to use and install than the original drive shaft sleeve. MHO of course!

And it can’t be seen which is good for the folks who want to have an original looking car!
This is one of the newer improved T parts that really is a great improvement.

Chaffins has them listed in their catalog.
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