Drivetrain
Drivetrain content covering transmissions, differentials, driveshafts, and clutch work.
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Popular Questions
What safety precautions should I take when working on the fuel system?How do I quickly determine if the problem is the shifter bushing and not the starter or battery?What size U-joints do I need?How much does it typically cost to repair an oil leak on a Ryobi 40V chainsaw?How do I know if the leak is from the oil pump or the tank?Can I fix the leak without buying a new pump?What are the safest lifting points on a Small Block Chevy 350?Can I lift the engine with the transmission attached?Can these issues be fixed cheaply or will it cost a lot?Can I drive the car if the shifter bushing is failing?
Builds
F100 Driveshaft Transformed into Mustang Custom Build
2018 Ford Fusion no start / no crank issue resolved
Winch on hitch | Let's build it PT 2
65 Mustang first test drive - fuel pressure trouble
Installing a new aluminum driveshaft in a 65 Mustang
Wednesday Morning Silent drive in the 65 Mustang
Test driving the 65 Mustang - Houstan we have Problems!
Winch on hitch | Let's build it PT 3
Driveshaft build failure but heres how I tried to succeed
40v Ryobi chainsaw disassembly and fixing leaks
Vehicles
Knowledge
What safety precautions should I take when working on the fuel system?How do I quickly determine if the problem is the shifter bushing and not the starter or battery?What size U-joints do I need?How much does it typically cost to repair an oil leak on a Ryobi 40V chainsaw?How do I know if the leak is from the oil pump or the tank?Can I fix the leak without buying a new pump?What are the safest lifting points on a Small Block Chevy 350?Can I lift the engine with the transmission attached?Can these issues be fixed cheaply or will it cost a lot?Can I drive the car if the shifter bushing is failing?How do I tell if the problem is fuel pressure and not ignition or carburetor tuning?Can a shifter bushing really cause a no-crank condition?What torque should I use on the driveshaft flange bolts?Can I use an F100 driveshaft in my '65 Mustang?How do I determine the correct driveshaft length?Is the neutral safety switch the same as the shifter bushing?Do I need new U-joints when installing an aluminum driveshaft?Will an aluminum driveshaft cause vibration?Is an aluminum driveshaft safe for a high-power street or race car?Is welding on the driveshaft safe?Do I need to shorten or modify the driveshaft for my '65 Mustang?Will oil leaks affect battery or motor performance?Could a slipping clutch cause the symptoms shown in the video?What are the most common causes of intermittent fuel pressure loss on a classic Mustang?What safety precautions should I take before disassembling the chainsaw?How much does this repair typically cost?How do I document problems during a test drive to make diagnosis easier later?What engine and drivetrain are in the car?What should I check first if a classic car runs poorly on a test drive?What maintenance should I do after installation?What would I do differently on a retry?What caused the driveshaft build to fail?Can I leave the winch mounted all the time?What winch capacity should I get?How should I wire the winch to the battery safely?What welding precautions are important?Can I reuse stock U-joints and flanges from another shaft?Can I motorize the reel later?What hitch class do I need to mount a winch?Can I mount the winch in a 2" receiver or do I need a special hitch?What maintenance does the winch and rope need?How do I wire the winch safely to the battery?
Parts (49)
| Aluminum driveshaft (one-piece or two-piece depending on model) | |
| Universal joint kit (U-joints) - rear & front if required | |
| Driveshaft flange bolts / hardware kit | |
| Fasteners (flange bolts, nuts, lock washers) | |
| Driveshaft tube (steel) | |
| Slip yoke / tailshaft yoke | |
| Universal joints (U-joints, set of 2) | |
| Flange / output yoke | |
| Center/carrier bearing (if 2-piece) | |
| Balancing weights / adhesive weights | |
| Donor driveshaft (1981 F100) | |
| Universal joints (U-joints) - set | |
| Weld-on driveshaft flange / yoke | |
| Welding rod / filler metal | |
| Paint / rust inhibitor | |
| Wheel/store balancing service | |
| Hardware (bolts, retaining clips, grease) | |
| Bar and Chain (replacement, optional) | |
| O-ring / seal kit (oil lines and pump seals) | |
| Bar oil fill cap / gasket | |
| Oil feed tubing / oil line (replacement) | |
| Bar oil (bar and chain oil) | |
| Electric Winch (medium-duty) | |
| Hitch-mounted winch plate / winch mount | |
| 2" Receiver Hitch (if replacement needed) | |
| Synthetic Winch Rope / Steel Cable | |
| Fairlead ( roller or hawse ) | |
| D-shackles / Bow shackles | |
| Winch wiring kit (heavy gauge cable, solenoid/contactor, fuse/CB) | |
| Winch remote (wired or wireless) | |
| Inline fuel filter | |
| Electric Winch (12V, ~10k-12k lb) | |
| Roller Fairlead (or hawse fairlead) | |
| Winch Mount Plate / Hitch Cradle (steel) | |
| Synthetic Winch Rope (or steel cable) | |
| Grade 8 Mounting Bolts & Hardware Kit | |
| Hitch-mounted winch cradle/adapter (if not fabricating) | |
| Shackles / D-rings (pair) | |
| Hitch Pin & Lock | |
| Winch Hook / Soft Shackle | |
| Paint / Rust Preventative (spray) | |
| Replacement fuel pump (mechanical or electric, depending on setup) | |
| Fuel hose and clamps | |
| Clutch kit (pressure plate, disc, throwout bearing) — possible future repair | |
| shifter cable / selector bushing | |
| Mounting hardware kit (bolts, washers, nuts, locknuts) | |
| Bar oil pump assembly (replace or service) | Ryobi (or OEM aftermarket) |
| Winch Wiring Kit (battery cables, inline fuse/portable solenoid/contactor, remote lead) | |
| Fuel pressure regulator (if equipped or when converting to electric pump) |
Tools (50)
| Torque wrench (ft-lb) | |
| Floor jack | |
| Socket set and ratchet / breaker bar | |
| Pry bar / flatbar | |
| Safety glasses and gloves | |
| Marking tool (paint or scribe) | |
| Torque wrench | |
| Jack stands and floor jack | |
| Angle grinder with cutoff wheel | |
| MIG/ARC welder | |
| Metal chop saw or band saw | |
| Lathe (optional) / tube facing tool | |
| Tape measure and calipers | |
| Bench vise and C-clamp / U-joint press | |
| MIG/TIG Welder | |
| Drill press | |
| Angle grinder / cutoff wheel | |
| Lathe | |
| Dynamic driveshaft balancing machine (or shop balancing service) | |
| Calipers / tape measure / protractor | |
| Press or arbor press | |
| Jack Stands / Floor Jack | |
| Multimeter | |
| Socket set / wrench (commonly 10–13 mm) | |
| Measuring tape and marker | |
| MIG Welder (or TIG/Stick as available) | |
| Wire crimper and stripper | |
| Phillips and flathead screwdrivers | |
| Drill and metal bits | |
| Drill & Metal Drill Bits | |
| Needle-nose pliers / slip-joint pliers | |
| Shop rag and brush / toothbrush | |
| Small container or syringe for oil testing | |
| Angle grinder / cutting tool (optional) | |
| Floor jack and jack stands or vehicle ramps | |
| Protective gloves and eye protection | |
| Impact Wrench / Ratchet and Socket Set | |
| Wire Crimper / Cutters, Heat Shrink | |
| Clamps & Measuring Tape / Marker | |
| Floor jack and jack stands | |
| Socket set and ratchet | |
| Pliers | |
| Personal Protective Equipment (gloves, welding helmet, eye protection) | |
| Fuel pressure gauge | |
| Basic metric/SAE socket and wrench set | |
| Screwdrivers and pliers | |
| Shop rags and drip pan | |
| OBD2 scanner | |
| Flathead screwdriver / trim tools | |
| Socket set (metric & SAE) |