Start Car w/ No Driveshaft
#1
Start Car w/ No Driveshaft
OK guys I'm pretty sure I cant do it but I thought I'd ask. My H/C/I+++ build is nearing completion except for the MWC 9". I would like to start it and get the coolant, trans fluid, and any leaks sorted and see if I can get it to idle.
The trans seals around the driveshaft, right? If it's not there I assume it will dump trans fluid if I start it. If I just hang the new DS in the trans with no connection to the pinion will the pressure spit the DS out? Anyone have a way to do this or is it not advisable? I just dont know how long I'll be waiting on the 9" and I dont want to stop making progress.
The trans seals around the driveshaft, right? If it's not there I assume it will dump trans fluid if I start it. If I just hang the new DS in the trans with no connection to the pinion will the pressure spit the DS out? Anyone have a way to do this or is it not advisable? I just dont know how long I'll be waiting on the 9" and I dont want to stop making progress.
#3
I cant tell from your post how sure you are about it spitting it out. I dont have a TA right now either as I have no rear end. I'm thinking I could prop the DS against a cinder block or something.
The trans has been drained and one of the things I want to do is fill it up. . .I'm not sure if it would be bad to start it and not shift it through all the gears to get fluid in those circuits fairly quickly.
I appreciate your comments.
Steve
The trans has been drained and one of the things I want to do is fill it up. . .I'm not sure if it would be bad to start it and not shift it through all the gears to get fluid in those circuits fairly quickly.
I appreciate your comments.
Steve
#4
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run a long *** ziptie around the crossmember and through the u-joint if you are worried about it, it wont spit it out but on the odd chance it falls out from vibration or just to be a dick you wouldnt have to worry about it. Otherwise I have a plastic tailshaft plug I got from harbor freight for like $8 that is just for this purpose, then you could run it through the gears all you want