Sweet,
The lower section of the Hydra-Matic Transmission tail housing is used as a oil return galley.
As you mentioned I am really concerned about the possibility of metal shavings floating around in the tranny and rear end.
1954 Chevrolet Truck Operator's
Manual states:
Exercise extreme care to prevent dirt from entering filler tube when checking fluid level.What I get out of that statement is the Hydra-Matic Transmission is really sensitive to anything floating around in it besides tranny fluid.
Its not cheap to rebuild a Hydra-Matic Transmission. I have been considering dropping the transmission pan to check for metal shavings and magnetizing the drain plug.
The tool you have to push the bushings out gives some ideas on how to make one myself.
By the photos it looks like the torque tube you were repairing, had a Okie bushing installed previously.
On the carrier I see gouge marks are those from the pinion gear?
Is it really necessary to remove the entire axle?
Thanks, The photo log looks great!
