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Als454 · 07-31-2002, 08:05 PM

Replacing u-joints and one of the balancing weight fell off the drive shaft during intense hammering. How are these things put on to begin with and how do I get it back on?

Thanks

Gordo · 07-31-2002, 08:43 PM

By looking at your truck''s profile, (it doesn't sound like a beater) I would consider sending the shaft out for balancing, you may not feel it but it will wipe out trans output and pinion seals in time if it's out of balance, even a lttle bit.

Longhorn Man · 07-31-2002, 08:46 PM

I agree. My old Longhorn's shaft was out of ballance, and it felt very minimal. (you could hardly feel it) When i went in, they dude told me it woulda killed my tranny inside a year at Tx highway speeds. (70...but the flow was 80 - 85)

Als454 · 08-01-2002, 01:18 AM

Thanks guys:
The same thing had crossed my mine. I'll check in the morning for a place to have it balanced.

07-31-2002, 08:05 PM	#1
Als454 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Vienna, Ohio, USA Posts: 259	Drive shaft question Replacing u-joints and one of the balancing weight fell off the drive shaft during intense hammering. How are these things put on to begin with and how do I get it back on? Thanks __________________ 72 Chevy A/C P/B P/S Tilt 454 Engine 400 TCI Trans C30 Frame C10 Suspension Short Wheel Base (Dually)

07-31-2002, 08:43 PM	#2
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	By looking at your truck''s profile, (it doesn't sound like a beater) I would consider sending the shaft out for balancing, you may not feel it but it will wipe out trans output and pinion seals in time if it's out of balance, even a lttle bit. __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.

08-01-2002, 01:18 AM	#4
Als454 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Vienna, Ohio, USA Posts: 259	Thanks guys: The same thing had crossed my mine. I'll check in the morning for a place to have it balanced. __________________ 72 Chevy A/C P/B P/S Tilt 454 Engine 400 TCI Trans C30 Frame C10 Suspension Short Wheel Base (Dually)

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07-31-2002, 08:46 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I agree. My old Longhorn's shaft was out of ballance, and it felt very minimal. (you could hardly feel it) When i went in, they dude told me it woulda killed my tranny inside a year at Tx highway speeds. (70...but the flow was 80 - 85)



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