Would it be possible to just put it in gear and break it loose that way
----- Original Message -----
From: "G. Simmons" <gls@4link.net>
To: "john r dorsey" <jrdorsey@strato.net>; <bkn6@airmail.net>;
<oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, December 13, 1999 1:28 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] gear grinding continued
> Hi Brad,
>
> >How in the world does the torque tube separate from the tranny? All
> > of the bolts are off, the tranny mount is off, and the collar is
> > "unscrewed", but its still tight as a drum.
>
> I had this exact problem a couple of years ago. The slip end gets rusted
to
> the shaft or something. I solved it after much puzzling by getting a
> long-handled pipe wrench (about 4' long) to give me enough torque to twist
> the slip end free. Once it begins to move, you'll have no trouble.
>
> My one regret is that the wrench left teeth marks in the slip end. Maybe
a
> smooth jawed wrench would have worked, but I think the teeth were needed
to
> get a grip. Try with smooth jaws or a rag wrapping before you put teeth
on
> the metal.
>
> > I have taken the ball and fork out, and think that I am ready to drop
> > the tranny (I wish that I had the guide pins that the shop manual
> > speaks of),
>
> Make guide pins from long bolts with the heads cut off and the shaft ends
> beveled on your grinder. Be sure to chase the holes first and use lots of
> lube so you can loosen them with your fingers.
>
> Regards,
>
> Grant S. gls@4link.net
>
>
>
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