Drive shaft specifications

[Moparfiend]

Does anyone know how I can determine the drive shaft specifications for my car? Part number? I know I can measure the length etc but let’s assume I don’t have one.

1970 Plymouth Sport Satellite small block with a A904 trans.

 

[davek]

If no answer I can measure mine from the 70 charger. 318/904- 8 1/4. You did not say what your rearend was.

 

[Moparfiend]

I found this (what I am after) but mine appears not to be listed?

Driveshaft length chart.

 

[Moparfiend]

If no answer I can measure mine from the 70 charger. 318/904- 8 1/4. You did not say what your rearend was.

It’s the same 8-1/4. I put a 340 in but should be identical. Let’s see if anyone chimes in to protect your knees!

 

[davek]

It’s the same 8-1/4. I put a 340 in but should be identical. Let’s see if anyone chimes in to protect your knees!

Its all good mines out of the car.

 

[Vaanth]

Does anyone know how I can determine the drive shaft specifications for my car? Part number? I know I can measure the length etc but let’s assume I don’t have one.

1970 Plymouth Sport Satellite small block with a A904 trans.

The original driveshaft in a 1970 Sport Satellite with 318 and A904 transmission is 55.47" long, part number 2883791.

If no answer I can measure mine from the 70 charger. 318/904- 8 1/4. You did not say what your rearend was.

Note that the 1970 Charger has a one inch longer wheel base (117") than the Satellite (116"). The original driveshaft in a 1970 Charger with 318 and A904 transmission is 56.17" long, part number 2883792.

Both driveshafts are 3-1/4"in diameter.

Although the original specifications may still fit what is in the car, measuring to ensure the same is prudent.

 

[Moparfiend]

The original driveshaft in a 1970 Sport Satellite with 318 and A904 transmission is 55.47" long, part number 2883791.


Note that the 1970 Charger has a one inch longer wheel base (117") than the Satellite (116"). The original driveshaft in a 1970 Charger with 318 and A904 transmission is 56.17" long, part number 2883792.

Both driveshafts are 3-1/4"in diameter.

Although the original specifications may still fit what is in the car, measuring to ensure the same is prudent.

Presto! Great, exactly what I was looking for! Thank you! So where does one find this information?

 

[Vaanth]

Presto! Great, exactly what I was looking for! Thank you! So where does one find this information?

This specification information was taken from the 1970-1971 Chrysler Parts Catalog, publication numbers 81-690-1000 & 81-690-1002.

I have a printed copy, but a digital version is available on MyMopar.com

 

[Moparfiend]

I am getting some vibration that I have not nailed down. I want to start with the basics. So I want to replace the u-joints on the drive shaft.

Does the transmission tail shaft on the 904 use a bearing? Would this be a good time to replace it as a potential suspect in the vibration?

Does anyone have the Spicer u-joint numbers for my drive shaft? Zerk or no zerk?

 

[Vaanth]

I am getting some vibration that I have not nailed down. I want to start with the basics. So I want to replace the u-joints on the drive shaft.

Does the transmission tail shaft on the 904 use a bearing? Would this be a good time to replace it as a potential suspect in the vibration?

The A904 transmission uses a bushing in the extension housing, or tail shaft, for the slip yoke on the driveshaft. If the condition of the universal joints are unknown, they are more suspect than the bushing. If play of the slip yoke shaft in the bushing is not excessive, and the surface of the slippart is good, the bushing is good.

Does anyone have the Spicer u-joint numbers for my drive shaft? Zerk or no zerk?

The original driveshaft, part number 2883791, in the Satellite has two 7260 universal joints. Dana/Spicer replacement universal joints for these are as follows:

5-1306X
5-1307X
5-3228X (grease fitting in cap)
5-1306-1X (grease fitting in cap)
5-789X (heavy duty non-drilled universal joint, without grease fitting)

Grease fittings, or zerk fittings, can be a weak spot in high torque, high traction applications, but for general street use work fine. Personal preference dictates beyond that. To maximize the joint strength, install with the zerk fitting under compression during shaft rotation.

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Alternate universal joint brands and part numbers for the 7260 series, FYI:

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Brand	Numbers	Notes
Chrysler	4720822 4384514 4364400 3780250 3004900 2298908 1752624 858001	Later numbers supersede earlier numbers
Mopar	D207 D134 D134A
Detroit	72625-3 72625-4 (with strap kit) 726251-2 (greasable, with strap kit) 726251-3 (greasable) 726252-2 (high temperature grease) 72625-2 (integrated straps)	Chrysler division
Precision	315G 315 (non-greasable) 317 (grease fitting in the cap) 318 (315G with strap kit) 832M (angled grease fitting in the cross center)
Torque Manufacturing	315G 315 (non-greasable) 317 (grease fitting in the cap)	Now Precision
Moog	315G 317 (grease fitting in the cap) 245 (solid cross, non-greasable) 246 (heavy duty, greasable, fitting in cap) 832M (angled grease fitting in cross center)	Formerly Precision
Dana Spicer	5-1306X 5-1307X 5-3228X (grease fitting in cap) 5-1306-1X (grease fitting in cap) 5-789X	5-789X is a heavy duty non-drilled universal joint, without grease fitting
TRW	20030 20030P 20031 (20030 with strap kit)	Now Federal Mogul. “P” denotes a performance or heavy-duty version.
Federal Mogul	20030P
McQuay-Norris	U1306 U0119
Parts Master	315GPM 315PM 1019
Raybestos	51306X
PTC	PT266
Meritor	CP1306X CP13061X (grease fitting in the cap) CP72625-3 CP72625-4 CP726251-2	Formerly Rockwell
Sealed Power	838-266
SKF	1-6301 UJ315G UJ246 Brute Force (greasable)	UJ246 is a heavy duty version
Carquest	1-6301
Neapco	1-6301 1-6300 (grease fitting in cap)
AMC	8126636 3114708	Also Chrysler J8126636
GMB	210-1306 211-1306 (grease fitting in cap) G5-1306X
Raybestos	51306X
Alloy	1019 41019 J72625-4
Borg Warner	114-266 1142HD 1142HP
NAPA	315G
Tru-Cross	1306
Sosmetal	62218
Wesco	201255 D255
Amgauge/AEC	266
Republic	CB-72625-4
Central	229
Sierra Marine	18-2104

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[Moparfiend]

Wow thank you so much for taking the time to respond in such detail! Really appreciate it!