Re: [Amc-list] Looking for a torque tube T-96 trans w/OD

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>]

Don't forget to unfasten the park brake cable (near the front, leave in the wheels!) and the rubber brake line! If that rubber line looks a bit old now would be the perfect opportunity to replace it. The axle won't go back far enough without stretching that line, which shouldn't be done. 

Does your car have the four bolt torque tube -- four bolts holding the tube to the flange -- or the older two bolt type? The OD trans is identical for TT and open drive cars, just the adapter is different. 

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Date: Sat, 5 Jul 2008 12:58:27 -0400
From: "oldcars@xxxxxxxxx" <oldcars@xxxxxxxxx>

    I am still working in the odd moments which I can find on the 62
Classic, and I have the bolts holding the Torque Tube to the tailshaft
housing removed (actually last bolt is still in place since there is
pressure on it but I did not want it out yet) and have already unbolted the
shock lower mounts and the Panhard rod bolt (also left in place for now),
so after I unhook the speedo, the linkage, and the trans-to-bellhousing
bolts, I will be ready to try pulling the axle rearward and see whether I
can get out the trans.

    Since the Overdrive T96 should be a bolt in, I am interested in seeing
whether anyone has a torque tube T96 which they would sell. I guess that I
will see whether Mike can get his part, since mine is (apparently) complete
and the '67 T96 gearbox should hopefully bolt up to the '62 tailshaft &
housing and put mine back on the road. Just thought I would see whether I
could upgrade to OD while I was at it. 

    If only this were a non-torque tube car, I know where I could get a new
one, although it is something like $400....

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