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Karl Bebout 05-21-2017 04:36 PM
Well, just shows to Goya, those of us living right, have good things happen to them, or at least minor things that could have been a whole lot worse. The flange at the back end of my drive shaft had only one bolt left holding it to the differential flange, and that was only by a few threads. Trip to ACE, some nice new grade 8 bolts and some metal insert locknuts and its a done deal. Just for grins, I'll be applying a drop of medium strength lock tight, too. Would have been an ugly job, flat on my back, but once again the investment in a lift pays off.

Danr55 05-21-2017 05:35 PM
Good for you. I'm glad it was a simple fix.

HI Cobra 05-21-2017 05:51 PM
Having a lift sure takes the sting out of many projects doesn't it! LOL

DrDuc 05-21-2017 06:08 PM
Karl,
Glad it turned out this simple. The Cobra Gods smile upon you!

Danr55 05-21-2017 06:14 PM
Doc, don't get all mushy. He's just lucky there weren't any mountains around.

Phx Mike 05-21-2017 06:20 PM
Man that was a close one Karl. Drill some holes in them bolts and lock wire em too while you're at it :-).

moore_rb 05-22-2017 07:41 AM
U-joints and driveshaft flange bolts are part of my annual bumper to bumper inspection-day routine...

And now, they will be part of Karl's, too :)

nniets 05-22-2017 07:55 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Karl Bebout (Post 1422287)
Well, just shows to Goya, those of us living right, have good things happen to them, or at least minor things that could have been a whole lot worse. The flange at the back end of my drive shaft had only one bolt left holding it to the differential flange, and that was only by a few threads. Trip to ACE, some nice new grade 8 bolts and some metal insert locknuts and its a done deal. Just for grins, I'll be applying a drop of medium strength lock tight, too. Would have been an ugly job, flat on my back, but once again the investment in a lift pays off.
The driveshaft running out of true could have put additional load on the transmission extension housing bushing (and seal). Keep an eye out for leakage and get the seal/bushing replaced if need be. Not a big deal to do, except for pulling the trans tunnel to get at the housing. I may have the bushing puller/installer tools if they're similar in size to a top loader. I haven't seen them in 30 years, but don't think I would have gotten rid of them.

MKS427 05-22-2017 11:43 AM
Got lucky for sure. Did you go buy a Powerball ticket?

Car Nut 05-22-2017 04:10 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Karl Bebout (Post 1422287)
Well, just shows to Goya, those of us living right, have good things happen to them, or at least minor things that could have been a whole lot worse. The flange at the back end of my drive shaft had only one bolt left holding it to the differential flange, and that was only by a few threads. Trip to ACE, some nice new grade 8 bolts and some metal insert locknuts and its a done deal. Just for grins, I'll be applying a drop of medium strength lock tight, too. Would have been an ugly job, flat on my back, but once again the investment in a lift pays off.
So you did have a screw loose. Happens when you get to be Karlo's age.

Karl Bebout 05-23-2017 11:55 AM
"So you did have a screw loose. Happens when you get to be Karlo's age."

NUTS!

No screws, just nuts.

nniets 05-23-2017 01:30 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Karl Bebout (Post 1422412)
"So you did have a screw loose. Happens when you get to be Karlo's age."

NUTS!

No screws, just nuts.
Loose nut behind the wheel?

Car Nut 05-23-2017 10:00 PM
Screws. Nuts. This thread is getting out of hand.

Karl Bebout 05-23-2017 11:07 PM
Yer point?

moore_rb 05-24-2017 07:39 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Phx Mike (Post 1422301)
Drill some holes in them bolts and lock wire em too while you're at it :-).
Let's see... Grade 8 bolts, locknuts, locktight, and safety wire...?

Nah, There's nothing "overkill" about that :rolleyes:

But if you REALLY wanted to be anal, you could also tack-weld the bolt heads to the pinion flange... :JEKYLHYDE

Oh, and don't forget to add a couple white nylon zip ties. Phx Mike probably has some you could use... :cool:

nniets 05-24-2017 09:19 AM
Pictures added to Facebook because CC hates me.

Phx Mike 05-24-2017 10:01 AM
Oh yeah like you guys don't have any zip ties anywhere! Besides I already swapped them out for some clamps I made from billet stainless alloy...

Okay not really.

moore_rb 05-24-2017 12:50 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Phx Mike (Post 1422478)
Oh yeah like you guys don't have any zip ties anywhere!
Zip ties, duct tape, and chewing gum... The universal tool kit. :p

Karl Bebout 05-24-2017 01:19 PM
"Zip ties, duct tape, and chewing gum... The universal tool kit."

You forgot HAMMER, BIG FU*****G HAMMER.


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