Re: [Amc-list] SR-4/T-4 in torque tube car

[Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

On Wed, 7 May 2008, Sandwich Maker wrote:

> that's not a problem, but where do the torque rods attach?  the t5
> isn't made to cope with -that- kind of stress!

The rear of the transmission locates the torque tube axle
assembly, and takes ALL of the fore and aft force (braking and
accell). This transmits to the trans crossmember, which transmits
to the sills via the little-known and rarely maintained thrust
bushings. Even I didn't know I had any until they went totally
rotten 1 years ago.

The truss rods run from the wheel end of the axle tubes (riveted
to a plate) and attach to a seat welded onto the very front of
the torque tube itself, with a big fine-thread bolt.


Oh look, I remembered to change the subject line. I never remember that!
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