Torque Tube to Differential Seal

[V8COOPMAN]

My understanding upon reading articles: The torque tube is/was installed in order to stabilize the rear axle. Ford was "wishy-washy" regarding this tube; to wit, some years had it, other years didn't. My 1936 half-ton had a torque tube=4 bolts to the differential. The 1950 Ford DID NOT(at least ours didn't) but 1940 did?

I wouldn't waste time on looking for a seal. Seal? Fahgetaboutit.

I always try to read articles containing factual "facts". DD

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[Lawson Cox]

I always try to read articles containing factual "facts". DD

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All flatheads 32-48 had a torque tube didn't they? Isn't that what the drive shaft runs through on a closed drive shaft? When did Ford go to an open drive shaft, by the way?

 

[deuce lover]

1949 for pass cars

 

[rich b]

And '42 for light trucks.

 

[Cadillac_chris]

I second the rubber seal for clamshell