Driveshaft length question
#1
Driveshaft length question
I need some info on the driveshaft length for the 69-72 Cutlass with 350 engine and TH350 transmission. Specifically, what length driveshaft is used with the O-Type rear and what length is used with the corporate 8.5" 10 bolt rear? I remember they are about an inch different but I don't know what the actual measurements are.
I have a pile o parts and need to determine which driveshaft goes with which setup.
I have a pile o parts and need to determine which driveshaft goes with which setup.
#2
I removed a 350/th350 from my '68 442, along with the driveshaft. The car has a "O" type axle. The shaft is 55" from center to center on the yokes. I'll qualify this by saying I have no idea what the shaft came out of, however the fit was perfect.
I still have the shaft if you need any other info...
I still have the shaft if you need any other info...
#3
Fun...Dennys Driveshafts has the exact proper procedure for measuring this on their web site. Print it off and crawl under the car with a tape and caliper. I just did an aluminum shaft for the 68. Very high quality and Denny is very friendly on the phone.
57 5/8" in my case. Stock TH400 and O type 8.5.
Be aware there may be ebrake altercations if you deviate from the OEM tapered style shafts.
http://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/
57 5/8" in my case. Stock TH400 and O type 8.5.
Be aware there may be ebrake altercations if you deviate from the OEM tapered style shafts.
http://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/
#4
Thanks for the info but I'm not sure I can really trust it since it's obvious your setup was pieced together: no 350 442s in that era and the TH350 wasn't used in 1968.
That will be a bit hard to do since there isn't a vehicle to crawl under
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