Just got my 37 Ford on the road and I'm hearing a noise at the front end of the torque tube during acceleration. There is no noise at a steady speed only on hard acceleration. I don't know much about the torque tube. When I put everything back together the universal looked great. Someone on Fordbarn suggested looking at the bearing in the center but didn't elaborate. I've looked on line and saw that Skip makes a replacement bearing kit for that center bearing but I also saw that there is a drive shaft roller bearing and sleeve available through Mac's. I'm confused about where these go. Would I need to replace both of them? I know I'm going to have to pull the whole rear end and would like to get everything I'll need beforehand. Any suggestions or information would be appreciated. Thanks.
No need to pull the rear end. Take the driveshaft off the trans and drop it down, then remove the tube from the rear end. The U-joint comes off, and you can slide the tube off and replace the center bushing, or use an aftermarket roller. A bit tricky getting the old one out, but some ingenuity will come up with a looooong punch!
Hello i am putting together a 37-40 ford rear and would like to know whats the easiest way to get a nos torque tube center bearing back into the tube and lined up right (any tricks) ?
I have a question for you. The car in my profile picture is from Saskatchewan and I'm an old Regina boy from the 60s. I have a 5 window in high school. I currently have that 3 window in the profile picture torn down for refurbishing. Through that process, I've discovered that the entire running gear from stem to stern is 1937! So, here I am looking at rebuilding the torque tube/driveshaft before I attach it to the freshly redone differential. The driveshaft is solid but, the torque tube does have any provision for a centre bearing, no grease ******s etc. The question is, does a '37 torque tube have a solid axel and if so, does it require a centre bearing? I'm getting two differing opinions so I'm hoping you or someone else here might be able to ***ist.
The last 37 I took apart had a tube instead of a solid shaft. Look on the torque tube on the bottom at center, if there is a grease zerk, it has the bearing. Also, it might be the roller bearing at the front.
UPDATE - I've "ordered" a '37 Torque Tube so I can more properly fit the drive shaft to include the centre bearing. So, problem solved. If the tube is too short or too long, I'll make the necessary mods to make it work. Thanks to everyone that shared their opinions and knowledge.
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