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Old 05-08-2026, 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by steve25 View Post
Looks like the trans needs a new support bearing in the tail shaft section .
The rear could need new spider gears and a crossshaft and or that play could be from the ring & pinion.

Time to pull the cover and have a look.
I'm not too worried about the trans output shaft flop when the yoke is removed. The output shaft is supported by the yoke. The tailshaft could likely use a bushing, maybe a new yoke depending on wear.

But that rear end? That's a clanky boi for sure. Pull the cover, lets see what horrors are hiding inside.
How many miles on this boat? For those of you that may have missed it, a Grand Safari is a station wagon.

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