How much slip?

[Just Joel]

I'm setting up the drive line in the wagon after the five speed swap and was wondering where to set up the slip yoke in the rear of the transmission so I can measure the shortened length for the drive line shop. Should I set it up tight, in the middle or what do you think?

 

Thanks

Joel

[yello620]

The driveline shop i used wanted a measurement from the tailshaft in the trans to the differential flange. They figured the lenght from that measurement.

[justin 620]

In the middle, gives optimum movement either way. But there really isn't much movement, it's just a precaution so that it doesn't bottom out, or come completely out.

[datzenmike]

A sedan drive shaft will work. It's 42 9/16" long... not perfect but works. I understand 43 11/16" is perfect for a Z long tail.

[Uber Deaf One]

Call the shop you plan on using and ask them.

 

The shop I went through said to put the yoke all the way into the transmission, then pull it out an inch and measure to the differential flange. I went 3/4" instead of a full inch since there was a little too much play for comfort... it's perfect.

[Just Joel]

A sedan drive shaft will work. It's 42 9/16" long... not perfect but works. I understand 43 11/16" is perfect for a Z long tail.

 

Is that center of ujoint to center of ujoint?

 

Thanks

Joel

[Jester]

I love this site! I actually found the info I DID A SEARCH for.

Joel, what tranny are you using?

Mike, is it correct to say the truck 5speed and the Z 5speed are the same length?

 

EDIT: Kept looking. They are the same at 31.5"

Now, about that measurement??????

[datzenmike]

 

Mike, is it correct to say the truck 5speed and the Z 5speed are the same length?

 

 

Not only the same length. The '77 and '78 620 truck 5 speeds are the same as the '77-'78 280z and the '79 280zx. Same case length, internal parts including the same gear ratios.