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Drive shaft
The aluminum Drive shaft is there any problem with vibbrations . If I change up. Im gooing to look at one today .The original drive shaft has that heavy counter weight.What do you think.
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Are you talking about the Ford Racing M-4602-G or some aftermarket piece?
I did that and it got rid of a nasty vibration at 55 MPH. Mine was around 180 three years ago. I'm sure its more now.
Remember to put LOK TIGHT on the bolts. And you may have to "turn" the new driveshaft 90 degrees (after you put it on) if you get a new vibration.Last edited by Otto Man; 11-16-2008, 07:12 PM.Chris Weber
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Can't turn it 90*. The bolt holes won't line up. It's 180* or nothing.Comment
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Thanks Im going tomorrow to check it out.1985 SVO 1C -- 2002 Taurus--- 2003 RangerComment
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Yup
My mistake. Its these dam oxycontins.
Trust me when I say its no fun taking them every 12 hours. The pills they have me on leave me in a pretty "high" state all day.
Please forgive my typo's
But wasn't there a certain color (yellow) of LOK TIGHT you are supposed to use?Chris Weber
1985-1/2 9L, #6209, original ownerComment
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Drive shaft
Well I Lucked out Today that drive shaft was from FORD RACING It has the Ford boss on the universals at both ends .brand new never been in a car.The guy I got it from sold the car. He had intended to use but changed his mind.He bought a Neon all tricked out also has a set of fart cans at the rear. his lost is my gain. Thanks for your comments.
1985 SVO 1C -- 2002 Taurus--- 2003 RangerComment
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Chris- careful with that Oxy- bad stuff, just ask Rush. If you need somneone to drive your cars for you......Originally posted by Otto Man View Post
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That drive shaft is really nice looking. Makes you want to be careful not to drive in the rain, or occasionally get under there and spray it off.
Can you imagine explaining to your neighbors you are just cleaning your drive shaft?
I believe there are dots on the shaft ends but they don't tell you if that means heavy or light side.
Either way, have a nice afternoon.Chris Weber
1985-1/2 9L, #6209, original ownerComment
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There is yellow Dots At either end whats up with that?Last edited by Ford Builder; 11-18-2008, 12:23 AM.1985 SVO 1C -- 2002 Taurus--- 2003 RangerComment
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hmmm.... yellow dots and oxycontin. What's next? Alice in wonderland handing out free passenger side markers...65 FB GT, 67 FB GT, 85 1B, 86 1C, 08 EVO X MRComment
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Can you just imagine seeing 2 side markers under the Christmas tree in shiny NOS Ford boxes? How amazing would that be.......I need a life.Richard
'86 1C (300,000 miles) and '02 GTComment
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I'm not making this up!
I swear I read (maybe even in here somewhere) how to install the aluminum driveshaft, to use a specific type of loktight, and if it vibrates take it off and rotate it. There was even a specific torque given for the bolts (pretty high if I recall).Chris Weber
1985-1/2 9L, #6209, original ownerComment
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Thanks that was heavy but knot that complicated you have good day.1985 SVO 1C -- 2002 Taurus--- 2003 RangerComment
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Transmission seal
When you install the driveshaft replace the rear transmission seal.
The original seal may seem to be ok but it is brittle - once the old d.s. is removed and the new is installed it will leak then transmission fluid flies back onto the mufflers. Been there, done that.........
Nothing like driving to the store and seeing smoke around your SVO when you park.Comment
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