The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Driveline U joint/yoke assembly question 54 Chevy 3100

After months of searching I finally located the two yokes I needed to connect my torque tube axle to my 57 SM420 tranny. I was installing a new u joint yesterday I and noticed that both yokes have around 1/8 inch side play to the yoke. As if the center circle that makes up the u joint is too small or the ears on the yoke are too far apart. Can anyone tell me is this normal? I think on an open drive shaft this would be a big problem. Since the torque tube is held in place by the ball coupler that slop maybe important to have to help with any slight misalignment. I think what I have is probably ok and correct but I have never put together a tourque tube drive line and I am just not sure. Thanks

Side play in the U' joint cross is designed that way.
As you stated, the ball and torque tube are what do the aligning.

Where did you find the yoke? How many spline is yours? I can't find a yoke for my 17 spline anywhere.

Ebay. I spent hours every night for weeks looking and researching what I needed. I finally came across a yoke that came from if I remember right a bel air.

Call http://nwtparts.com/
Ask for John, He should be able to find what you need.

I found one. It also has a lot of slop. So good that you have the same condition. I was concerned as well.