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#11347 03/28/2005 3:28 AM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,953 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,953 | I just learned that early 1950s Chev cars with Powerglide have torque tubes. If that is so how does the u-joint get lubricated in the ball housing? Is it ATF or something else? Are there bushings and sals in the torque tube to keep fluid from reaching the diff? | | |
#11348 03/28/2005 4:44 AM | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 124 Member | | Member Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 124 | I have a 54 Powerglide, and I assume that the 50 is similar. There is a needle mechanism that meters AFT from the transmission into the U-Joint area. And there are bushings and at least one seal to keep the ATF from the differential.
In fact, my metering needle is stuck, and I need to fix - if you find any info on the needle assy please forward it to me!
Loosening the U-Joint ball housing should release some ATF if the lube system is working.
From what I've read, an 'oakie bushing' is the preferred bushing replacement. I figure to replace this as well when I get the driveline apart to fix the needle. | | |
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