third member question

[Damien B.]

I have another question
I will be swapping my third member in the near futur (rear end is a 8 3/4 and both third member are 489 casing), the yoke on the new one is bigger than the one currently on my car. i already ordered the proper U joint to match the new thirdmember to the drive shaft but i m not sure the current C or U shapped thing that are bolted on the yoke will be compatible.
What are those thing called

 

[beanhead]

U-joint straps or girdles

 

[Damien B.]

Thanks being french cause me to look for the translation of pieces that are pretty basic

 

[R413]

The straps are different sizes. The bolt spacing and the curve for the cap. You will need other ones for the big yoke. Here is a rockauto page. $3.29 and $8.87

 

[Damien B.]

thanks a lot

 

[Damien B.]

another question, what are the torque spec in order to secure those straps?

 

[Damien B.]

Friendly bump for the torque specs

 

[Darter6]

My 64 service manual says 110 inch pounds. My 1966 service manual says 15 foot pounds.Don't go too tight.
1/4''x 28 bolts Fastenal torque spec is 98-123 inch pounds.

 

[Darter6]

 

[33 IMP]

My 64 service manual says 110 inch pounds. My 1966 service manual says 15 foot pounds.Don't go too tight.
1/4''x 28 bolts Fastenal torque spec is 98-123 inch pounds.

And 110 inch/pounds is about 9 ft/lbs. So, somewhere between 9 and 15.