I only have the gearbox spline/yolk and need the front yolk part at least of a matching tailshaft . I have no idea what this open drive end came off . If it is the usual early pickup , what option/s have I got as to what models I can start searching for a matching yolk to weld to my modern tail shaft ? For instance , did the size of the universals stay the same for a lot of years to give me more choice ? Can add a pic and measurements if needed.
I can't remember for sure but I think I remember reading that something like a '55 Chevy or Ford would work. I just remember the answer was easy and something I least expected. You might try a post on fordbarn. Charlie Stephens
My guess is that he has this bracket on the back of a passenger car trans with the main shaft shown so he can slip on the yoke. Am I right, pooch2? Charlie Stephens
Here is what I have... I just need the mating yolk off the tail shaft front end so I can weld this to another tail shaft. It measures 1 1/16th inch dia for universals and 3 1/4 inches across to outside of universals.
You don't need part of a tailshaft, you need a yoke for a DRIVESHAFT. Most all driveshaft shops should be able to get you a new driveshaft yoke of the proper dimensions. Also be aware that many universal joints can be purchased with different sizes on each side, so you can cross-match to a different size yoke. Knowing the proper terminology is important to getting the message across. .
Over here, a tailshaft can be a driveshaft or a propeller shaft. A driveshaft can be a half shaft as in FWD and IRS RWD . A tailshaft can only be a longitudinal rear shaft . We call the gearbox part a splined or a slip yoke. The actual bit I am after is just the front yolk part of a TAILSHAFT. I mentioned tailshaft yolk because that is the only piece I need, it is not technically a used car part alone, as it is welded from factory to the tailshaft tube in an assembled car, I would probably have to buy a whole tailshaft, but if anyone had the front end of a chopped off tailshaft, that would do.
As I posted earlier if I remember correctly there is a common late model part that will work. Try asking some of the transmission experts (http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_home.htm) and also post your question on fordbarn.com and http://www.earlyfordv8.org. The part was common enough that it is probably available across the counter in Australia. Be sure to post a followup when you find it. Charlie Stephens
We already have to pander to the Yanks re terninology . If I talk about a bonnet or a cotter pin or a split pin, I get blank stares . Funny thing is, some Yank speak has become the norm with me and I sometimes cringe at myself when talking about gas tanks or fenders or splash aprons etc. I doubt I would buy any large part from USA with your exorbitant ripoff postage charges. You should see most of our ebay items .... Example is 2 screws at maybe $2 and $35 postage. So some terminology I will keep OZ, as I want local parts.
We have er,...South Immigrants here that have changed most of our English lingo in CA., Tejas, New Mehico, etc. This bi lingual P.C. is quite annoying, where English is our national language. I'd say, "When in Driveshaft Land, speak as the purveyors do." 'When is a yoke not a yoke?' When it gets serious...
you can find the open drive top loading trans that is much like the 36/39 in 42/51 Ford trucks....most of the 48 to 51 trucks had the 6 cylinder in them....hope fully there is one in your area toget the drive shaft out of to cut to fit.....good luck.....will post picks of these when I get the chance....
The Ujoint is a Spicer 1310, the most common U joint ever. Any Shop that rebuilds"tailshafts" should have a ton of them laying around.