Can i run the engine/tranny without the driveshaft? vibration testing...

bock

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All in the title!

i wanna know if the problem is in the tranny...

 

Euphoric306

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wouldn't advise on it, the DS yoke supports the end of the outpout shaft

 

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speedytang

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Yes, Put a plug in the transmission because of fluid and give it a try. We had a test engine we installed transmissions on to test them at speed. Millions served and No problems

 

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speedytang said:

Yes, Put a plug in the transmission because of fluid and give it a try. We had a test engine we installed transmissions on to test them at speed. Millions served and No problems

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If you don't put a plug in it, it'll be like using a bleder without the lid

 

bock

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ok cool i did it.
the car was jack from the rear... so no oil at all...

my problem is now ds/rear end for sure...

 

Euphoric306

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k sorry about that bock, i just didn't want you to jack something up. is the vibration speed correlated at all? does it happen randomly or when you're turning or something?


very likely just the u joints or out of balance stock DS

 

bock

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its there at 70 mph and up... increasing when going faster and going down when slower.... If in neutral at high speed(70 and up) you can ear it a lot... but not feeling it much...

 

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Have the gears been swapped?

 

Euphoric306

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just pick up an fms aluminum DS with new u joints on it... you'll be good to go

 

bock

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im thinking seriouly of an alu d/s...

 

dvs bullet

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I heard that a drive shaft from an aerostar fits, any one else hear this? It's an alum. D.S

 

HISSIN50

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dvs bullet said:

I heard that a drive shaft from an aerostar fits, any one else hear this? It's an alum. D.S

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I've heard this too (seems like AWD Aerostars were what was mentioned) but I have NOT done this so I cant offer first hand advice or thoughts.

Good luck.

 

dvs bullet

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thx, could be a cheap alternative