driveshaft help
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From: Roseville Michigan
driveshaft help
I have a 1980 350 L48 automatic. I need to know if I can disconnect the driveshaft without having to do anything drastic? I have to tow it a long distance with a tow dolley. -John-
Melting Slicks
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From: largo florida
Re: driveshaft help (JK80)
You can take it off without removing anything else. It is a tight fit getting the caps off though. You need to take the both front and rear off. Then the rear of the driveshaft can drop down, then pull the driveshaft back towards the rear of the car. Tight fit, but it will get off.
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From: Mooresville NC
Re: driveshaft help (lostpatrolman)
If i'm not mistaken, if you take the driveshaft out of the transmission, won't the tranny fluid leak out all over the place? I know they make a plug that fits where the tranny yoke was. Just make sure it doesn't slip out -- duct tape in place.
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From: Norcross GA
Re: driveshaft help (lostpatrolman)
Then the rear of the driveshaft can drop down, then pull the driveshaft back towards the rear of the car.
