Re: [AMC-list] 3rd Project, Has a torque tube

[Joe Fulton <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Answered my own question.   The ratchet strap worked.  The torque tube came back 
about four inches but the muffler is in the way due to the wierd way it's 
mounted. But the muffler has a hole in it anyway so I'll cut it off tomorrow 
night and I expect to be able to pull the transmssion and clutch.   I did make 
some progress tonight so I'm satisfied.

Joe Fulton



----- Original Message ----
From: Joe Fulton <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Wed, February 23, 2011 6:28:20 PM
Subject: [AMC-list] 3rd Project, Has a torque tube

Ok, as if I didn't have enough irons in the fire with my Gremlin and 65 Rambler, 

I have a 64 Classic taking up the prine space in the garage.
I need to fix it and get it driveable to use or sell.  I need to inspect the 
clutch and try to see what a previous owner did to screw up the shift linkage.   

So the torque tube needs to come out.
I have it all disconnected and have been trying to pull the tube and 
differential to the rear with the car on jackstands.  It has budged about 1/2 
inch or less at the front
flange but is stuck.

So I plan to nail or screw a 2x4 crossbrace on the garage wall and use my 
ratchet tied down straps fastened low to the garage wall to pull
the tube further back.  I've disconnected torque tubes in the junkyard and they 
sure seem easier to disconnect that this one.  I put the
wheels back on the car just in case it falls off the jackstands.  

If anyone has done this and has tips, I'm all ears for another few minutes until 

I get back to it.

Joe Fulton
Salinas, CA
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