As I am sure most drivelines do my 54 3100 leaks. Not a lot but enough. I suspect it is all original. I was considering freshening up the driveline. My definition of this is new u-joints and seals/gaskets. I have never removed one of these. I have an envelope labeled truck and I have been stuffing cash into it when I get a chance. I was considering taking it to a local Vintage Auto Shop near me and just having them do it. I figured this was a straight forward procedure if they are any good and have the experience. They have been in business for almost 50 years. They gave me an estimate over the phone. The first qualifier the mechanic gave was he wasn't sure without seeing it but could not remember if the rear axle had to be dropped on my truck. If so, obviously more effort(time). He gave me an estimate of 10 hours. At $85/hr labor plus parts I have already decided I am not going to pay someone else to do it. So here is my question. Does 10 hours effort to complete sounds close? Keep in mind this will be a first for me. If so, bigger job than I thought. I still need to do it but want an idea of what I am getting into.
Last edited by dgrinnan; 08/03/2020 1:31 PM.
