Thanks to Tim, AChipmunk and Pre '68 Dave for your advice on the u-joint collar gaskets. I had to use two gaskets to set the proper adjustment on the ball shaft. Straightened the ears on the ball collar and tightened, then loosened the 4 bolts and re torqued the 4 bolts to 10 ft. lbs. Now the gasket/shims are laying flat. Thank you. Now, I have another question. How tight should the ball retainer on the ball shaft be tightened? I do have both washers and the new rubber sleeve.


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1949 Chevrolet 3100 Series 1/2 ton Pickup
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