Troubleshooting
- Why do I continue to break u-joints?
- My transmission slip yoke feels like it is binding inside my transmission?
Q: Why do I continue to break u-joints?
The answer can be that the u-joint series is too small for the application. Or possibly you are using an inexpensive parts store u-joint that does not offer strength. Maybe you are using a greaseable u-joint and it is breaking across the grease fitting hole. The corresponding yoke is damaged or distorted and causing premature failure.
Q: My transmission slip yoke feels like it is binding inside my transmission?
The problem may be that the internal splines of the slip yoke barrel have a slight twist and the slip yoke needs to be replaced. This problem may be the result of too much horsepower for the slip yoke design and or material. A manual transmission or an automatic with a trans brake can cause this damage because of the forces applied to the splines during a starting line launch. If you look inside the slip yoke you will see a slight twist to the spline. This twist is usually at a point that corresponds with the end of the transmission output shaft. As you insert the slip yoke into the transmission it will bind when it reaches the twisted area. Click to see photo.
