TH350 Slip Yoke Question for '64 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MonteAZBB70 · 02-05-2010, 04:35 PM

We pulled the old 292 and 3-speed out of my Dad's '64 Suburban and replaced it with a worn but still good running 350/TH350 combo. We need to get the drivshaft shortened/balanced and replace the yoke for the tranny. This build is on a pretty serious budget, so I'm hoping to find a yoke at a recking yard or something that will work vs. paying $55 for a new one. I know, I'm cheap, but pennies count these days.

Can anyone tell me what yoke would work? The old one was a 16 spline and the one needed is 27 spline. I'm assuming we'll need one that took the same style u-joint, right? Can I just use one from a newer truck? Any particular makes/models I should consider? Any thoughts would be apreciated!

markeb01 · 02-05-2010, 04:56 PM

There are more knowledgable tech guys on this site that may correct me, but I think you can use just about any yoke off a TH350 from any GM brand, probably anything from the 80's would provide the correct fit. It's been almost 20 years, but I'm pretty sure when I pulled the granny 4 speed out of mine, it also had the the same yoke, and I simply reused it on the 350. I don't remember changing it until years later when I swapped in a Richmond 4 speed which needed the larger TH400 yoke.

It's been my experience over the years that u-joints general come in two sizes, the large cap and the small cap. Ford, Chevy, Pontiac, etc. The few times I've come up with a mismatch (like with a 9" Ford or Pontiac axle), I simply used a combination joint which has large caps on two trunnions and small on the other two. They are available at most parts stores.

**DPowers** · 02-05-2010, 09:39 PM

Should be the same.

MonteAZBB70 · 02-05-2010, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DPowers

Should be the same.

Should be the same as what? Sorry, I don't understand. The old one is 16 spline. The new one needs to be 27 spline. Thanks for the replies!

**DPowers** · 02-05-2010, 11:13 PM

I am sorry, should have been more clear. An auto yoke (27 spline) from a newer vehicle should work fine. When I changed my 66 from 3 speed to 350TH I used Advance Auto U-Joints Part #1-0153BF. I got a yoke from the junkyard too. I think a 700R yoke will work as well.

Tx Firefighter · 02-05-2010, 11:27 PM

You want to get an earlier version of the 27 spline yoke so you use the same series of u joints (1310) as your rear u joint is. In later years, I believe 1980 and newer, they went to the 1325 series u joint.

MonteAZBB70 · 02-08-2010, 12:24 PM

Thanks for all the responses. I'll put something in the "wanted" section and see if anyone local has one. Good info!

02-05-2010, 04:56 PM	#2
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: TH350 Slip Yoke Question for '64 There are more knowledgable tech guys on this site that may correct me, but I think you can use just about any yoke off a TH350 from any GM brand, probably anything from the 80's would provide the correct fit. It's been almost 20 years, but I'm pretty sure when I pulled the granny 4 speed out of mine, it also had the the same yoke, and I simply reused it on the 350. I don't remember changing it until years later when I swapped in a Richmond 4 speed which needed the larger TH400 yoke. It's been my experience over the years that u-joints general come in two sizes, the large cap and the small cap. Ford, Chevy, Pontiac, etc. The few times I've come up with a mismatch (like with a 9" Ford or Pontiac axle), I simply used a combination joint which has large caps on two trunnions and small on the other two. They are available at most parts stores.

02-05-2010, 09:39 PM	#3
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,443	Re: TH350 Slip Yoke Question for '64 Should be the same. __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

02-05-2010, 11:13 PM	#5
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,443	Re: TH350 Slip Yoke Question for '64 I am sorry, should have been more clear. An auto yoke (27 spline) from a newer vehicle should work fine. When I changed my 66 from 3 speed to 350TH I used Advance Auto U-Joints Part #1-0153BF. I got a yoke from the junkyard too. I think a 700R yoke will work as well. __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556 Last edited by DPowers; 02-05-2010 at 11:13 PM.

02-05-2010, 11:27 PM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: TH350 Slip Yoke Question for '64 You want to get an earlier version of the 27 spline yoke so you use the same series of u joints (1310) as your rear u joint is. In later years, I believe 1980 and newer, they went to the 1325 series u joint. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

02-08-2010, 12:24 PM	#7
MonteAZBB70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 15	Re: TH350 Slip Yoke Question for '64 Thanks for all the responses. I'll put something in the "wanted" section and see if anyone local has one. Good info! Last edited by MonteAZBB70; 02-08-2010 at 12:25 PM.

02-05-2010, 04:35 PM	#1
MonteAZBB70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 15	TH350 Slip Yoke Question for '64 We pulled the old 292 and 3-speed out of my Dad's '64 Suburban and replaced it with a worn but still good running 350/TH350 combo. We need to get the drivshaft shortened/balanced and replace the yoke for the tranny. This build is on a pretty serious budget, so I'm hoping to find a yoke at a recking yard or something that will work vs. paying $55 for a new one. I know, I'm cheap, but pennies count these days. Can anyone tell me what yoke would work? The old one was a 16 spline and the one needed is 27 spline. I'm assuming we'll need one that took the same style u-joint, right? Can I just use one from a newer truck? Any particular makes/models I should consider? Any thoughts would be apreciated!

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