Ball and trunnion- driveline squeak

[nbn]

Test driving after engine rebuild, the first 5 miles were pretty uneventful., other than a slight vibration at speed that I attributed to flat spotted tires.

 

In the last 1/4 mile, a rhythmic squeak appeared while moving. The sound was too rapid for wheels/brakes so I felt the issue would be a driveshaft problem.

 

Pulled the driveshaft and found a "crunchy" end. Opened the end and found a metal sliver in the grease, a loose washer and a worn/damaged ball. My guess is that this is the culprit for the squeak and the vibration.

 

So.....it looks like a decision is about to be made to rebuild the ball and trunnion or update to modern u joints. 

 

Edited March 6 by nbn

[Adam H P15 D30]

go with modern, much smoother

[Los_Control]

Probably cheaper/easier to replace what you have.

On drive lines, I assume that if one u-joint is bad I will expect the others to have just as much wear and replace all.

 

IMHO, would be a improvement to replace with modern u-joints .... cost a little more upfront to have the work done to the drive line.

Then if future issues arise, is a simple $15 part at any auto parts store.

 

 

[Noonan]

I have a complete 1940 shaft that has ball and trunnion in place with smooth movement.    cost a bit to ship to texas i imagine but its yours if you want it.  

2-2-349 1310 flange yoke (1310 u joint) is what we used to begin building the new shaft its specifically made to replace replace the ball and trunnion.

 

https://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/p2471_dana_spicer_2_2_349_flange_yoke_replacement_for_old_dodge_de.html?srsltid=AfmBOopvgOD5ta8JHTij0Y8SD6kxyVoVD4Gup4Wscn_TDB_L-pgPgca1

 

 

Edited March 6 by Noonan

[nbn]

18 hours ago, Noonan said:

I have a complete 1940 shaft that has ball and trunnion in place with smooth movement.    cost a bit to ship to texas i imagine but its yours if you want it.  

2-2-349 1310 flange yoke (1310 u joint) is what we used to begin building the new shaft its specifically made to replace replace the ball and trunnion.

 

https://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/p2471_dana_spicer_2_2_349_flange_yoke_replacement_for_old_dodge_de.html?srsltid=AfmBOopvgOD5ta8JHTij0Y8SD6kxyVoVD4Gup4Wscn_TDB_L-pgPgca1

Thanks, but it looks like we're going to do the upgrade. Knowing the difficulty of obtaining quality rebuild parts now, it only makes sense.

18 hours ago, Noonan said:

 

 

 

[Sniper]

2 hours ago, nbn said:

Knowing the difficulty of obtaining quality rebuild parts now, it only makes sense.

 

Don;t think anyone is new building these parts, which means you get NOS, if you can find them.  Bernbaum's can usually help out, though I don;t know if he has housings anymore.

[desoto1939]

5 hours ago, nbn said:

Thanks, but it looks like we're going to do the upgrade. Knowing the difficulty of obtaining quality rebuild parts now, it only makes sense.

 

I sent you a PM and I have the kits and housings for the 40 Plymouth.

 

Rich Hartung