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modelamike65 · 06-05-2018, 03:37 PM

I have a problem with an oil leak at the end of the overdrive transmission extension when I park my '56 T-Bird on an up hill location. I have dropped the drive line and the yoke which goes into the extension has slight ridges when I run my fingers around the yoke. The ridges are only slight and is not visible to the eye.

Several weeks ago when I attended a local T-Bird Club tour I was given the advice that I should have the yoke turned to eliminate the ridges and install a new bushing and rear seal. Since then I have ordered and received a new bushing and rear seal. The seal fits tight and the bushing fits with just a slight amount of play when I put both on the yoke before mounting on the extension.

My question is; will I add to the problem by turning down my yoke by 1 or 2 thousands of an inch to eliminate the ridges causing more play with the bushing and possibly causing an oil leak problem in the future?

40 Deluxe · 06-05-2018, 03:41 PM

I would say don't cut off more metal! Just polish the yoke with some crocus cloth.

Ole Don · 06-05-2018, 06:20 PM

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06-05-2018, 03:37 PM	#1
modelamike65 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Washington State Posts: 6	'56 T-Bird Trans w Overdrive Oil Leak I have a problem with an oil leak at the end of the overdrive transmission extension when I park my '56 T-Bird on an up hill location. I have dropped the drive line and the yoke which goes into the extension has slight ridges when I run my fingers around the yoke. The ridges are only slight and is not visible to the eye. Several weeks ago when I attended a local T-Bird Club tour I was given the advice that I should have the yoke turned to eliminate the ridges and install a new bushing and rear seal. Since then I have ordered and received a new bushing and rear seal. The seal fits tight and the bushing fits with just a slight amount of play when I put both on the yoke before mounting on the extension. My question is; will I add to the problem by turning down my yoke by 1 or 2 thousands of an inch to eliminate the ridges causing more play with the bushing and possibly causing an oil leak problem in the future?

06-05-2018, 03:41 PM	#2
40 Deluxe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: now Kuna, Idaho Posts: 3,779	Re: '56 T-Bird Trans w Overdrive Oil Leak I would say don't cut off more metal! Just polish the yoke with some crocus cloth. Last edited by 40 Deluxe; 06-06-2018 at 01:08 AM.

06-05-2018, 06:20 PM	#3
Ole Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Michael, Minnesota Posts: 1,713	Re: '56 T-Bird Trans w Overdrive Oil Leak Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Go back and read post two again.