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04-12-2016, 06:31 PM | #21 |
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Re: Locked-up rear end
That's my plan. I'm hoping for a u-joint fatality.
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04-12-2016, 07:18 PM | #22 |
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Re: Locked-up rear end
If you don't find any problem at the clamshell, then you can remove the right brake drum and left side axle tube bolts, and pull the axle assembly out the left side.
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04-12-2016, 09:25 PM | #23 |
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Re: Locked-up rear end
I agree with Tom but I think it's almost best to undo the clamshell and pull the rear axle back a little . you can then use a pair of channel lock pliers to tey and turn the driveshaft, you can complete removing the rear axle further back to access the left side housing easier to remove and also check out the u-joint and driveshaft. It's possible you have a pinion bearing issue , u torque tube/houaings and hopefully not a gear issue. Your spiders and axles appear to be ok as you turned them both in opposing directions ok .
Let us know. Best of luck!! Larry Shepard Last edited by larrys40; 04-12-2016 at 09:41 PM. |
04-12-2016, 11:13 PM | #24 |
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Re: Locked-up rear end
We had the very same thing happen in my shop last summer. One of the driveshaft bearings had disintegrated, and the small rollers were locking up the ring gear. I'll bet that is what you will find when the rear is disassembled. Car was driving down the roadway, and suddenly just locked up.
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04-13-2016, 05:41 AM | #25 |
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Re: Locked-up rear end
My efforts will now have to wait until Saturday. Delayed by good weather!
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04-13-2016, 11:42 AM | #26 |
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Transmission would shift, but letting the clutch out would stall the engine. The rear wheels were locked up. Remove the rear end and check torque tube before cracking open the differential.
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04-19-2016, 05:03 PM | #27 |
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Re: Locked-up rear end
UPDATE! Returned today to lower/roll out rear end assembly. We found catastrophic failure of universal joint. Easy fix, back on the road this afternoon. Check out the photos.
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04-19-2016, 05:07 PM | #28 |
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Re: Locked-up rear end
You sure did luck out.
Is this what happens when you don't pack the cavity full of Mystik JT-6 High Temp grease? |
04-19-2016, 05:09 PM | #29 |
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Re: Locked-up rear end
Wow you got to quit dumping the clutch when your leaving tree at the drag strip !! :-)
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04-19-2016, 05:30 PM | #30 |
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Re: Locked-up rear end
Thanks for the update ... That's good news
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02-19-2022, 07:03 PM | #31 | |
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Re: Locked-up rear end
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With the car up on jack stands front and back, I placed the car in 3rd and the Mitchell O/D in LOW to see if I turned the engine the rear wheels would move but couldn't get it to budge by hand. I tried the car and O/D both in NEUTRAL too to see if I could spin the rear end but that didn't work either. Curious if there is some binding at the ring and pinion and if I shouldn't start the car and engage the gears? I noticed that you need special tools and presses, etc. to perform a rear-end rebuild. I own the puller kit, but not all of the special tools necessary to repair the rear end. Thoughts on why the installation of the O/D would lead to the rear end locking up? Doesn't make sense. |
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02-20-2022, 12:10 PM | #32 |
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Re: Locked-up rear end
Pull the tower first
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