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changed torque tube #469687 05/09/22 09:41 PM
Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 34 Likes: 8 ct firecars OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP firecars Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 34 Likes: 8 ct	Today I changed the torque tube in my 47 sedan delivery from the original 4.11 gears to a 53 Chevy Power glide torque tube with 3.55 gears. I'm hoping it allows me to travel on the Hiway to shows further away from home without the engine screaming. Took about 5 hours, changed axle seals in the process. Attached Images

Re: changed torque tube firecars #469689 05/09/22 10:32 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi. Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000
Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi.	It will make a big difference. Remember your speedometer will be 15% slow so 60 on the speedo. will actualy be 69 MPH. and 30 will be 35 MPH. and 100 will be 115 MPH Gene Schneider

Re: changed torque tube firecars #469693 05/10/22 07:12 AM
Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 34 Likes: 8 ct firecars OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP firecars Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 34 Likes: 8 ct	good points, thank Gene.

Re: changed torque tube firecars #469713 05/11/22 10:14 AM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,323 Likes: 6 Bracebridge Ontario,Canada old216 ChatMaster - 2,000
old216 ChatMaster - 2,000 Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,323 Likes: 6 Bracebridge Ontario,Canada	What a nice vehicle. I have never seen one at a show. So was it just a swap with the same front spline? My 1951 1 Ton is now on the road! My 38 Master 4 Door is also now on the road .

Re: changed torque tube firecars #469714 05/11/22 12:32 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi. Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000
Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi.	1940 and up same splines. Gene Schneider

Re: changed torque tube firecars #469715 05/11/22 04:08 PM
Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 337 Likes: 4 canada kaygee Backyard Mechanic
kaygee Backyard Mechanic Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 337 Likes: 4 canada	Firecar, one thing , besides the speed capabilities of your sedan delivery, you will notice is when you go to pull away from a dead stop, like at a traffic light. And if you are on a slight upgrade you'll really notice this. I'm not going to spoil your surprise - just say that I found out when I made the same alteration to my '50 convertible and '51 sedan. Please let us know how you like your change-up when you get it out on the road.

Re: changed torque tube firecars #469716 05/11/22 06:20 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi. Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000
Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi.	At lower engine speeds it wil feel like your are pulling a 1000 pound trailer unless you have a 235 engine, Gene Schneider

Re: changed torque tube firecars #469740 05/12/22 08:23 PM
Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 34 Likes: 8 ct firecars OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP firecars Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 34 Likes: 8 ct	I've only driven it for 2 days now, I have noticed a slight difference in starting up a grade, but nothing that I wasn't expecting or the engine can't handle (yet). It was an easy swap out, I had the new torque tube cleaned and ready to go in. with gaskets and seals in hand I'm thinking a 5 hour job.

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