leak at output shaft yoke

[blkTJ]

This concerns a 231 with JB conversions short shaft kit.

I found a few drops of fluid under my rear output yoke. The housing is dry, the yoke is damp. I assume this means the leak originates from the inside of the yoke where it slips over the shaft. From what I remember there is a star type rubber gasket in there. I'm guessing it needs to be replaced.

Does it sound like I'm on the right track here?

If so, Is the gasket available at the local auto parts store?

Does anyone have a part number?

any other thoughts are welcome.

Brian.

[Tim]

pull the yoke and dope up the splines with some ultra grey or blue.

and...... bickety-bam! problem solved

[Jerry Bransford]

Make sure it's not the speedo housing seal against the t-case. I thought I had a leak at the output shaft housing after installing my SYE kit too but it turned out to be a cut o-ring on the speedo housing. Wind was blowing the leaking ATF up from the speedo housing to around the output shaft. It sure had me fooled for a few days.

[William]

Originally posted by Jerry Bransford
It sure had me fooled for a few days.

That's not hard to do on you geezers!

[blkTJ]

thanks.

[KJP98TJ]

Originally posted by Jerry Bransford
Make sure it's not the speedo housing seal against the t-case. I thought I had a leak at the output shaft housing after installing my SYE kit too but it turned out to be a cut o-ring on the speedo housing. Wind was blowing the leaking ATF up from the speedo housing to around the output shaft. It sure had me fooled for a few days.

same here. silicone works wonders.

[Stu Olson]

Originally posted by KJP98TJ
same here. silicone works wonders.

We have a department secretary that claims it does....to the tune of $4K.

[Jerry Bransford]

Originally posted by Stu Olson
We have a department secretary that claims it does....to the tune of $4K.

But unlike some of the investments many of us have made, especially into our Jeeps, I'm 100% certain hers was well worth every nickle.

[Jerry Bransford]

Originally posted by William
That's not hard to do on you geezers!

Hey hey, as Garry once said, show some respect.... at least for those of us who are chronologically challenged.

[blkTJ]

Originally posted by T.Dome
pull the yoke and dope up the splines with some ultra grey or blue.

and...... bickety-bam! problem solved

done. problem solved. thanks.

[KJP98TJ]

Originally posted by Stu Olson
We have a department secretary that claims it does....to the tune of $4K.

LOL