In ’41 the ¾ ton had a unique drive system. The transmission (a crash box) remained the older torque tube (enclosed drive shaft) type. The drive shaft is a two piece unit with the front section being an enclosed unit and the rear being open.

I have just replaced the center (hanger) bearing. When reading the instructions in the manual I discovered that the enclosed drive shaft section is supposed to be filled with a pint of gear lube.

Is this the same for the full length unit on half tons??


1941 Chevy Master 3/4-Ton
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