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| | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 423 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 423 | I'm getting ready to reinstall a motor. First time I've been into the torque tube mire. Preparing to fit those new ball joint shims, I've noticed a ridge along the lower inside of the transmission output socket for the ball joint, worn in by the movement of the ball joint I suppose. I really do not need any bad news just now, but should I be concerned about this ridge? I can't see a solution short of replacing the tranny housing.
Karl
It may not be the easy way, but it is the Cowboy Way - Ranger Doug Beware of the stories you read or tell; subtly, at night, beneath the waters of consciousness, they are altering your world. - Ben Okri 1953 Chevy 3100 1960 Volvo PV 544 1941 Chevrolet Special Deluxe | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | torque tube mire  If/when an enclosed u-joint went bad, damage could be done to the internal surfaces of the u-joint enclosure. As long as the ridge does not affect the ability to seal the enclosure, the ridge should not be a concern (the ball/seal adjustment technique is described in the Shop Manual). | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 | Wear on the bottom is a sign that the bell was not adjusted correctly and only wore on the bottom. If the bell is reset correctly there is a good chance it will work fine. Here is the adjustment process. National seal company use make a brass insert that fit on the back of a transmission that gave you a new surface for the bell to seat against. I find them at swap meets on occasion.
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