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  • John G.
    Very Frequent User
    • January 1, 2004
    • 238

    C2 trans. slip yoke

    Does anyone know if there's a shop in the SF Bay Area that does hard chrome and turning back to spec., of worn trans. slip yokes? .. So far, I haven't been able to locate a shop that does this.

    I've heard that the hard chrome is the better option. If nothing else I'll buy a new slip yoke if it comes to that.

    John
  • Joe L.
    Beyond Control Poster
    • February 1, 1988
    • 43193

    #2
    Re: C2 trans. slip yoke

    John-----

    You won't find a job shop electroplater that does this sort of plating. No decorative chrome shops do it, either. What you need to find is a shop that specializes in this work. The place to look is shops that do hard chrome plating for the heavy duty truck and construction equipment industry. This sort of work is primarily done for that industry. Call Peterson Tractor in San Leandro, CA and ask them if they know of a source. If they don't, no one will.

    Be prepared, though; this sort of work is highly specialized and EXPENSIVE. For high dollar heavy equipment parts (like hydraulic cylinders), it's worth it. For most automotive parts, it's usually not. That's why you don't find it out there in the automotive industry.

    By the way, however, the C2 slip yokes are all GM-discontinued and not generally available in the aftermarket (most Corvette yokes are unique to Corvettes which limits aftermarket interest). However, a reproduction of the 64-70 yoke (except 68-70 with THM400) has recently or will soon be on the market.

    Also, let us all know what you find out from Peterson if you call them.
    In Appreciation of John Hinckley

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    • John G.
      Very Frequent User
      • January 1, 2004
      • 238

      #3
      Re: C2 trans. slip yoke

      I will give Peterson a call on Monday morning .. Thanks, Joe

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      • Gary R.
        Extremely Frequent Poster
        • April 1, 1989
        • 1796

        #4
        Re: C2 trans. slip yoke

        You might try a electric motor shop too. There used to be a lot in CT but most are now gone along with most of hte manufacturing. I used to bring motor there for rewinding and they would spray weld the shaft and turn them back to size. I have a yoke in my 69 M-20 that I had done back in '80-'81 and is still the same size today. It was a common practice then but it wouldn't hurt to check your area to see.

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        • Scott Marzahl

          #5
          C2 trans. slip yoke now available

          Check America's Finest add in the latest Driveline, Mike just came out with a slip yoke.

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          • Dick W.
            Former NCRS Director Region IV
            • June 30, 1985
            • 10483

            #6
            Re: C2 trans. slip yoke

            You might want to consider Chicago Rawhide (C/R) speedy sleeves. They are thin sleeves that drive over the worn area to provide a new sealing surface. The kit comes complete with seal, sleeve and installation tool. Not near as expensive as a new yoke or hard chroming an old sleeve. List is about $57.00 Good friend price should be less than $40.00 They have been out for many years. I have had very good results. If you will provide us the type transmission, I will give you a number that you can go to your local parts store to purchase.
            Dick Whittington

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            • John G.
              Very Frequent User
              • January 1, 2004
              • 238

              #7
              Re: C2 trans. slip yoke

              The trans. is the WR Muncie, M-20. .. Speedy sleeves? .. I had no idea they made those for slip yokes! .. Thanks for the additional replies, guys.

              John

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              • Dick W.
                Former NCRS Director Region IV
                • June 30, 1985
                • 10483

                #8
                Re: C2 trans. slip yoke

                C/R # 480150 National # 99149.
                Dick Whittington

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                • John G.
                  Very Frequent User
                  • January 1, 2004
                  • 238

                  #9
                  Re: C2 trans. slip yoke

                  Joe ..
                  I called Peterson Tractor in San Leandro this morning and spoke with several people. This facility doesn't do hard chroming and refurbishing of slip yokes and they know of no one else in the area that does this, either.

                  I'll keep checking around and see what otherwise I might be able to come up with.

                  John

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                  • John G.
                    Very Frequent User
                    • January 1, 2004
                    • 238

                    #10
                    Re: C2 trans. slip yoke

                    Thanks for the part #'s, Dick .. Depending on how things go I might go this route with the speedy sleeve ..

                    John

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                    • Joe L.
                      Beyond Control Poster
                      • February 1, 1988
                      • 43193

                      #11
                      Re: C2 trans. slip yoke

                      John------

                      You might want to try another heavy equipment maintenence shop. I started thinking about it after I mentioned Peterson that they are a Caterpillar dealer. Therefore, they probably use mostly Caterpillar new or rebuilt parts and might not have the "incentive" to seek a rebuild of an existing unit. Another major repair shop like Western Traction might be more inclined to rebuild existing parts.

                      Another avenue is aviation. Hard chroming is also used for repair of aviation engines, particularly reciprocating engines. There are several large operations at the Oakland Airport north field that are into this sort of work.
                      In Appreciation of John Hinckley

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                      • Scott Marzahl

                        #12
                        Re: C2 trans. slip yoke

                        You can try these guys too:

                        Electronic Chrome and Grinding
                        9132 Dice Rd.
                        Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
                        562 - 946 - 6671
                        562 - 946 - 5903

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                        • John G.
                          Very Frequent User
                          • January 1, 2004
                          • 238

                          #13
                          Re: C2 trans. slip yoke

                          Scott ..
                          Today, I came across a place here in the local area that said they can do the work - hard chrome and turn the slip yoke back to spec. ... The quoted price for the job was a bit steep ($250) so I might check around a bit more to see what else might be out there. Thanks for the reply.

                          John

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                          • John G.
                            Very Frequent User
                            • January 1, 2004
                            • 238

                            #14
                            Re: C2 trans. slip yoke

                            Joe ..
                            I came across a shop in the local area that said they can do the work:

                            Babbitt Bearing Co., Inc.
                            1170 N. 5th
                            San Jose, CA.
                            (408) 298-1101

                            The quoted price was $250. I was told the process is labor intensive. I would like to check out a few more places and see what they say.

                            John

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                            • Joe L.
                              Beyond Control Poster
                              • February 1, 1988
                              • 43193

                              #15
                              Re: C2 trans. slip yoke

                              John------

                              I was pretty sure it was going to be expensive. This is real specialty work. However, if they are going to both hard chrome the piece and remachine it to spec, then I'd say this sounds pretty good to me. I don't think you'll get it done for a lot less. There is one other advantage to this, too. Once hardchromed and remachined, it will be pretty much a lifetime sort of repair. I don't think you'll ever experience any wear on it again. Very bullet-proof.
                              In Appreciation of John Hinckley

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