3/4 ton drive line problem - 09/10/09 05:22 PM
Hi,
I hope some one has run across this situation. What I have a is a 54 3/4 ton GMC When I got this truck no engine or tranny came with it. I have a 56 235 6 cylinder with a 3 speed overdrive from a 55 chevy. The problem is when I put the driveline in it all fits but it appears there are two areas that give room for flex within the drive line. What I mean in a car with a three speed the yoke has a inch or two that the drive line can go in and out if needed as the car goes down the road. With the 3/4 ton set up that I have it has that room in the tranny but also has that same ability where the two sections of the drive shaft come together. This is causing some vibration at times. I believe the original set up would only have this at the drive line not at the tranny. The drive shaft, yoke section at the tranny goes into the tranny and then I will also get that same travel at the section where the two drive shafts meet causing it to vibrate as I go down the road.
I have to apologize I don't always know the names of some parts. I hope this makes some sence. The yoke that is attached to the tail section of the drive line is 7 inches long, I have another yoke that would fit out of a 53 chevy but it also is 7 inches long. It seems to me if I was able to find a yoke that was at least 8 to 9 inches long that would take care of the problem Even if it travels it still would keep the drive line from vibrating. Does anyone know of a 3/4 ton truck that might have that yoke form a 60,70 or 80,s pick up. Also if anyone knows of another solution I would be very greatful. once again this is not the original tranny for this truck.
Thanks Steve
I hope some one has run across this situation. What I have a is a 54 3/4 ton GMC When I got this truck no engine or tranny came with it. I have a 56 235 6 cylinder with a 3 speed overdrive from a 55 chevy. The problem is when I put the driveline in it all fits but it appears there are two areas that give room for flex within the drive line. What I mean in a car with a three speed the yoke has a inch or two that the drive line can go in and out if needed as the car goes down the road. With the 3/4 ton set up that I have it has that room in the tranny but also has that same ability where the two sections of the drive shaft come together. This is causing some vibration at times. I believe the original set up would only have this at the drive line not at the tranny. The drive shaft, yoke section at the tranny goes into the tranny and then I will also get that same travel at the section where the two drive shafts meet causing it to vibrate as I go down the road.
I have to apologize I don't always know the names of some parts. I hope this makes some sence. The yoke that is attached to the tail section of the drive line is 7 inches long, I have another yoke that would fit out of a 53 chevy but it also is 7 inches long. It seems to me if I was able to find a yoke that was at least 8 to 9 inches long that would take care of the problem Even if it travels it still would keep the drive line from vibrating. Does anyone know of a 3/4 ton truck that might have that yoke form a 60,70 or 80,s pick up. Also if anyone knows of another solution I would be very greatful. once again this is not the original tranny for this truck.
Thanks Steve