The Filling Station’s
Chevrolet Tech Article
Torque Tube Bushing Replacement Shows elongated slot on Torque Tube
The benefit of this was the ability to replace bushings & oil seal while Torque Tube remained in truck.
My hunch is the reason they did away with the slot was to eliminate oil leaks or to gain strength in the Torque Tube.
1934 Chevrolet Repair Manual
Slot in Torque tube Lower RH corner of page.
Just curious is that slot on the top side of the Torque tube? Meaning: Facing the floor of the cab.
