Question for the rodders

[JDP]

Oddly enough, the Studebaker truck drive shaft is the correct length if I can install the GM TH 400 transmission yoke on the shaft. I need a Universal joint that is Studebaker mechanics on one end and Saginaw on the other, any leads ?.


JDP
Arnold Md.
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[CHAMP]

Your probably going to have to have a saginaw yoke installed on your driveshaft.

GARY H 2DR.SEDAN 48 STUDEBAKER CHAMPION NORTHEAST MD.

[PackardV8]

Greetings, JDP,

Check with a good driveline shop or 4WD shop. There used to be some u-joints made just for odd-swaps. They came with GM on one axis and Spicer on the other. That way, didn't have to change the driveshaft.

thnx, jv.

PackardV8

[parky]

JDP,
My '62 has one of those joints.
It has the orig drive shaft on one end and a 700R4 on the other.
It was on the car when I bought it. I'm going thru the documentation that came with the car and found a bill dated May, 2004 from "Suwanee Valley Rebuilders", 1350 E. Duval St., Lake city, Fl 32055 (386) 752- 8580.
It is for a 3-3130 U-joint at $34.07 and labor at $15 for a total of $49.07.
I'm pretty sure this is the bill for that joint. It might be worth a call to them and state your case.
I certainly hope this is the one, as I would like to repay you guys for all the help you have given me.
bob

62 GT Hawk

[JDP]

Thanks guys, part numbers are just what I was looking for.


JDP
Arnold Md.
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64 GT hawk
64 Commander 2 dr.
63 R2 4 speed GT Hawk (Black) #2
63 Avanti R1
63 Daytona convert
63 Lark 2 door
63 Lark 2 door #2
62 Lark 2 door
60 Hawk
59 3E truck
52 Starliner
51 Commander

[prager]

Any good local machine shop will have the know how to get you going..just give them the spline count/parts that you need to link..My local here made the switch over for me no probs..just tell them what your up to..they will take it from there..

Still working to restore my 62 Lark in South Bend, Indiana

[DEEPNHOCK]

Sounds like you just need a 'combo' u-joint.
(2 big caps, and two small caps, with the trunion larger for the GM side.
Give Summit Racing a call. They do this all the time.
Just tell them you have a Ford driveshaft with a Turbo 400 yoke.
They'll know right away.
Here's one I 'think' might work:
Precision# 347

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?sub=1&part=DCC%2D5007418&N=700+400185+115&rsview=sku

(spec's)
Brand: Mopar Performance Parts
Product Line: Mopar Performance U-joints
Solid: No
Greasable: Yes
Universal Joint Style: 1310
Bearing Cap Style: 4 plain
Bearing Cap Diameter (in) Axis 1: 1.125 in.
Width Including Clips (in) Axis 1: 3.270 in.
Width Overall (in) Axis 1: 3.675 in.
Bearing Cap Diameter (in) Axis 2: 1.075 in.
Width Including Clips (in) Axis 2: 3.270 in.
Width Overall (in) Axis 2: 3.675 in.
Universal Joint Material: Steel
Quantity: Sold individually.
Notes: Used to adapt 7260 driveshaft to 7290 axle yoke.

BTDT more than a few times....
Jeff[8D]

quote:Originally posted by JDP

Oddly enough, the Studebaker truck drive shaft is the correct length if I can install the GM TH 400 transmission yoke on the shaft. I need a Universal joint that is Studebaker mechanics on one end and Saginaw on the other, any leads ?.

DEEPNHOCK at Gmail.com
Brooklet, Georgia
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[Alan]

Lakewood makes them but I don't have the part nos. on the top of my mind.

[BeeJay]

Precision Part No. 372
Should be available at your local parts house.
Worked for me.

Own '53 Commander Starliner. Red w/beige top. 350 Chev/700R4. Tilt,cruise,A/C.

[JDP]

372 is Saginaw to Spicer, I needed Saginaw to Mechanics.( See my drive shaft 101 post)


JDP
Arnold Md.
Studebaker On The Net

http://stude.com

My Ebay Items

http://www.stude.com/EBAY/

64 GT hawk
64 Commander 2 dr.
63 R2 4 speed GT Hawk (Black) #2
63 Avanti R1
63 Daytona convert
63 Lark 2 door
63 Lark 2 door #2
62 Lark 2 door
60 Hawk
59 3E truck
52 Starliner
51 Commander