special55 Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Hey guys,Finally got around to making the tool today using Willie's photos as a guide.I promised Lamar I would post some directions and photos so here goes.First I purchased a new metal blade for my sawzal. I figured I should start out with a fresh blade in an attempt to make the cleanest cuts possible.I started by removing the large collar from the tube. I made the cut right next to the weld on the collar side. I paid very close attention to the angle of my blade. As you can see the cut came out pretty straight.I then cut off the smaller collar from the other end of the tube. I pretty much just ran my blade right next to the collar to guide the cut. It came out straight and clean as well.After a quick dunk in the solvent tank I hit them both with my air grinder to clean up the cut ends. I also knocked down any sharp edges with my file.Here are the first pics. I will finish the tool fabrication in a second post to give you lots of photos.Rich 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
special55 Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 OK here's round two,I took the small collar and painted a stripe on it with permanent marker. I then measured and scribed a line down the center. I didn't want any inward pressure on the cut line so instead of clamping it in a vise I just screwed it down to a piece of 4x6. I then used my sawzall again and cut the collar in two.I then cleaned up the edges on my bench grinder. I also took a quick nick out of the inner radius so the two pieces would sit completely down in the driveshaft groove.I then cut 5 pieces of threaded rod nine inches long and screwed then into the axle housing where the torque tube would normally bolt up. Add a couple nuts and some washers and you're in business.I hope you guys found this info helpful but if not at least entertaining.Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 RickDang, that shore is purty...I think I'll hide mine.Now isn't this alot more rewarding than buying one?Willie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Nelson Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Please allow me to use your 'tool'. I was able to use my hydraulic press for disassembly. Your 'tool' will work very nicely for assembly. Would you ? Oldbuickjim@gmail.com. Clearwater Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 5 hours ago, Jim Nelson said: Please allow me to use your 'tool'. I was able to use my hydraulic press for disassembly. Your 'tool' will work very nicely for assembly. Would you ? Oldbuickjim@gmail.com. Clearwater Florida. Special55 LAST VISITED March 5, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick man Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 … gee whiz I don't get it, so what's this suppose to do … 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 8 hours ago, buick man said: … gee whiz I don't get it, so what's this suppose to do … We need to get this man a nice earlier Buick to practice on. The driveshaft is pressed on to a splined pinion; this tool facilitates removal and installation. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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