Drive Shaft

[star6296]

Where The Drive Shaft Enters The Tranny At The Cone And Yoke
Is A Little Play At The End Of The Cone Normal Or Is There Some Sort Of Bearing At The End In Side The Cone
Thank Eric

[MagicRat]

There is a bronze bushing at the end of the tailstock (thats the 'cone')

Often there is a tiny bit of play in the driveshaft that usually is acceptable.
When the play becomes excessive, it will produce a slight vibration that you can feel at higher speeds.

This bushing can be replaced but is a bit tricky to remove. A new oil seal would be required at the same time.

[star6296]

Originally Posted by MagicRat

There is a bronze bushing at the end of the tailstock (thats the 'cone')

Often there is a tiny bit of play in the driveshaft that usually is acceptable.
When the play becomes excessive, it will produce a slight vibration that you can feel at higher speeds.

This bushing can be replaced but is a bit tricky to remove. A new oil seal would be required at the same time.

how long of a job should it be to change the bushing and seal
are there any tricks that would help in the repare
thanks for your reply
Eric

[MT-2500]

You need to remove transmission tail housing to replace it.
Bushing presses out and in with the proper bushing driver.

But are you sure it is bad?
How much play does it have?
As said they will have some movement.
Is the seal leaking?
And always pull drive shaft and check the yoke for wear first.
If it is not broke you can not fix it.!!!!!!!
If seal not leaking and no vibration or much movement leave it alone.
A new bushing will not help it.

Good luck

[star6296]

replaced was not a bad job just needed the press
the project was a 1954 panel truck put on chevy drive train and moter
runs well now and headed to florida with it sunday 10/19
thanks to all that responded

[MT-2500]

Originally Posted by star6296

replaced was not a bad job just needed the press
the project was a 1954 panel truck put on chevy drive train and moter
runs well now and headed to florida with it sunday 10/19
thanks to all that responded

You are welcome.
And glad all worked out good.
Good Luck