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

[mastrmike@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Anyone dig up an adaptor for me yet? I am going crazy here.
Thanks

--
Mike Mastrangelo 
Bugsys Motor Services 
847-809-0008

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From: 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. 
> 
> --------------- 
> Date: Sat, 5 Jul 2008 12:58:27 -0400 
> From: "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.... 
> 
> -- 
> Frank Swygert 
> Publisher, "American Motors Cars" 
> Magazine (AMC) 
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> 
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