help with output flange nut

[SpecM]

Need to replace the output seal on my tranny, and need a thin-walled socket to fit the nut

Can someone measure the inside diameter of the output yoke, please? I need to know how large of a socket I can get to fit, and I don't want to buy the $50 one from Pelican.

TIA

[87-325ic]

its easy. go to harbor freight and get the deep wall impact socket set. go to a grinding wheel and take about half the meat off of it for about an inch.


cheap and easy.

[87-325ic]

cause im feeling nice.

ps, i didnt have to take that much off, but i didnt want to make two trips. but, much bigger and it still wouldnt have fit. its Tight.

[scottinAZ]

go to checker (or their variant in your area) and get part number 648445. this is a thinwalled socket, 1 3/16 deep. designed for use on oil sending units. fits the nut perfectly, and gets into the well in the yoke. Nut is tighter than hell, but it will come off. best part, if you break it, lifetime warranty.

[e30Matt]

Micah, you know Tom and Jeff, right? Get in touch with Tom, he still has the socket we modified to fix the trans on my old white '87.

[SpecM]

really? Thanks Matt... I wasn't keen on cutting up a new socket

I'll call Jeff today

[DJB]

Transmission output flange nut
Socket needed 30mm (1-3/16" = 30.16mm) deep thin-walled socket
Maximum diameter 39mm
Internal relief: minimum diameter of 15.5mm to 70mm deep

ST Tools BMW3025 socket $40-$50
39.04mm OD, 16mm deep flats, 66mm deep
Powerbuilt Tools Oil sender 1-3/16" 648445 $6-10
37.85mm OD, Internal relief: 19mm deep flats, 30mm ID to 67mm depth
28.43mm wrench flats on end, actual size 30.30mm (+1%)

[1987E30project]

I went to Napa and asked for a 30 mm thin walled deep socket. $26 dollars later I had one with a lifetime guarantee. I know, I know too expensive for R3V.