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Pulling 4-Speed - How Keep Tailshaft Fm Dumping Fluid? #1491313 08/26/13 09:07 PM 08/26/13 09:07 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 629 Michigan dart1962_440 OP mopar
dart1962_440 OP mopar Joined: May 2005 Posts: 629 Michigan	Any creative ways to prevent fluid from coming out of the tailshaft when pulling a 4-speed? I don't have an extra driveshaft yoke or a Mopar trans plug kit. Anything else work that limits fluid loss? Not really looking to drain it if I'm just R&R-ing it. Thanks

Re: Pulling 4-Speed - How Keep Tailshaft Fm Dumping Fluid? [Re: dart1962_440] #1491314 08/26/13 09:10 PM 08/26/13 09:10 PM
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Rob74 member R Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 91 just south of Green Bay wiscon...	ziplock bag around the tail shaft with either duct tape or rubber bands holding it on hope it helps,Rob down to just one toy still got my 74 pro street/drag cuda with a best of 10.89@125..i know weak huh?

Re: Pulling 4-Speed - How Keep Tailshaft Fm Dumping Fluid? [Re: dart1962_440] #1491315 08/26/13 09:11 PM 08/26/13 09:11 PM
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ahy master A Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,664 IN	You covered the usual ways. When I need to pull one without a spare yoke or plug I get plenty of junk rags, a full bottle of shampoo and a quart of gear lube.

Re: Pulling 4-Speed - How Keep Tailshaft Fm Dumping Fluid? [Re: Rob74] #1491316 08/26/13 09:12 PM 08/26/13 09:12 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,796 Greer, SC TooMany62s top fuel
TooMany62s top fuel Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,796 Greer, SC	NAPA sells a universal plastic cone for sealing the tail shaft. I suspect other parts stores have something too.

Re: Pulling 4-Speed - How Keep Tailshaft Fm Dumping Fluid? [Re: dart1962_440] #1491317 08/26/13 09:14 PM 08/26/13 09:14 PM
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darted1 member D Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 138 central pa	if you are working close to the ground (floor) let the drive shaft in the trans when removing it . if on a lift you will need a extra pair of hands to hold the shaft till you have it on the floor etc.have done this many times but now i have a yoke off a drive shaft makes it easier for one person. ED M

Re: Pulling 4-Speed - How Keep Tailshaft Fm Dumping Fluid? [Re: darted1] #1491318 08/26/13 09:49 PM 08/26/13 09:49 PM
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krisiesmopes super stock K Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,010 Alberta, Canada	Go to the dealership and ask the tranny guy if he has any plugs in his toolbox from the remans, probably toss you a couple for free.

Re: Pulling 4-Speed - How Keep Tailshaft Fm Dumping Fluid? [Re: TooMany62s] #1491319 08/26/13 10:05 PM 08/26/13 10:05 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 629 Michigan dart1962_440 OP mopar
dart1962_440 OP mopar Joined: May 2005 Posts: 629 Michigan	Quote: NAPA sells a universal plastic cone for sealing the tail shaft. I suspect other parts stores have something too. That's a great idea. It looks like Harbor Freight has one that's worth a try.

Re: Pulling 4-Speed - How Keep Tailshaft Fm Dumping Fluid? [Re: dart1962_440] #1491320 08/26/13 10:39 PM 08/26/13 10:39 PM
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Supercuda About to go away Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 14,889 up yours	Drain the trans first? It's a 4 speed, it'd be easier to grunt around too. Once drained I've used the cap off a spray paint can and some duct tape. They say there are no such thing as a stupid question. They say there is always the exception that proves the rule. Don't be the exception.

Re: Pulling 4-Speed - How Keep Tailshaft Fm Dumping Fluid? [Re: Supercuda] #1491321 08/26/13 10:41 PM 08/26/13 10:41 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 749 NY B Beep Beep super stock
Beep Beep super stock B Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 749 NY	I used a zip lock bag with a cable tie, or Harbour Freight sells a universal plastic tranny plug.

Re: Pulling 4-Speed - How Keep Tailshaft Fm Dumping Fluid? [Re: Beep Beep] #1491322 08/26/13 10:44 PM 08/26/13 10:44 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 12,291 Kent, Wa 340SHORTY Truck Nut
340SHORTY Truck Nut Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 12,291 Kent, Wa	Drain it.. Most likely needs changed anyway... I am truckless..

Re: Pulling 4-Speed - How Keep Tailshaft Fm Dumping Fluid? [Re: 340SHORTY] #1491323 08/26/13 11:25 PM 08/26/13 11:25 PM
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ahy master A Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,664 IN	Best idea yet. I've tried the plastic bag... didn't work for me. Still made a mess. I've tried leaving the shaft in. I couldn't get it out from under the car very well and made a mess anyhow.

Re: Pulling 4-Speed - How Keep Tailshaft Fm Dumping Fluid? [Re: ahy] #1491324 08/27/13 12:12 AM 08/27/13 12:12 AM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 14,889 up yours Supercuda About to go away
Supercuda About to go away Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 14,889 up yours	Quote: Best idea yet. I've tried the plastic bag... didn't work for me. Still made a mess. I've tried leaving the shaft in. I couldn't get it out from under the car very well and made a mess anyhow. Your welcome They say there are no such thing as a stupid question. They say there is always the exception that proves the rule. Don't be the exception.

Re: Pulling 4-Speed - How Keep Tailshaft Fm Dumping Fluid? [Re: Supercuda] #1491325 08/27/13 12:43 AM 08/27/13 12:43 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,450 So Cal Sinitro master
Sinitro master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,450 So Cal	My suggestion is to jack up the back end of the car higher than the front so that the tailshaft is angled upward. This will keep the trans fluid from running out. Just my $0.02...

Re: Pulling 4-Speed - How Keep Tailshaft Fm Dumping Fluid? [Re: dart1962_440] #1491326 08/27/13 04:44 PM 08/27/13 04:44 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 26,032 Rio Linda, CA John_Kunkel Too Many Posts
John_Kunkel Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 26,032 Rio Linda, CA	The plastic cap from a spray paint can works surprisingly well (the kind with the inner ring), especially if you have the rear seal with a dust boot. The INTERNET, the MISinformation superhighway

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