02-01-2022, 10:39 AM
Hi Graham
A 37 Ruby should have a siletblock bush at the bottom of the bracket. The first thing I would check is the play here. If worn the torque tube will move up and down (and possibly sideways) and you will have reverse judder and a knock when setting off.
As Bob says most torque tube balls have a degree of wear and adjustment is not easily defined. If the wear is such that ball is loose even when tightened fully you can dismantle and take some metal off the face of the bracket. Remember, as Bob says the assembly tightens significantly when the two retaining bolts are tightened.
I tend to err on the side of looseness and make sure there is plenty of grease through the nipple on the top of the bracket.
Cheers
Howard
A 37 Ruby should have a siletblock bush at the bottom of the bracket. The first thing I would check is the play here. If worn the torque tube will move up and down (and possibly sideways) and you will have reverse judder and a knock when setting off.
As Bob says most torque tube balls have a degree of wear and adjustment is not easily defined. If the wear is such that ball is loose even when tightened fully you can dismantle and take some metal off the face of the bracket. Remember, as Bob says the assembly tightens significantly when the two retaining bolts are tightened.
I tend to err on the side of looseness and make sure there is plenty of grease through the nipple on the top of the bracket.
Cheers
Howard