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**'68OrangeSunshine** · 03-26-2018, 11:59 PM

Get your truck outta that trap ASAP.
It probably only needs a replacement rag-joint. LMC lists Steering Couplers [p/n 34-0745] for 30 or 50 bucks. I think you can get the rubber/fiber piece in the Help section of the auto parts store for a lot less. Power Steering?
Why would you need a new flexplate? They last forever, usually thru a couple of engine changes. [Flywheels are use on trucks with manual transmissions.]
New starter, maybe? Could just be the solenoid, could just be bad connections. You'll have to count the teeth yourself, unless someone knows offhand that TH400s had a certain tooth # count.
Freeze plug: you can pull that yourself, then get an expansion plug from NAPA in the same diameter and tighten it by turning an integral nut.
Sounds like these guys think you're dumb and rich. Show them you're neither by pulling your rig out of there before they can run up a big tab.

03-26-2018, 11:59 PM	#2
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,063	Re: Mechanic questions Get your truck outta that trap ASAP. It probably only needs a replacement rag-joint. LMC lists Steering Couplers [p/n 34-0745] for 30 or 50 bucks. I think you can get the rubber/fiber piece in the Help section of the auto parts store for a lot less. Power Steering? Why would you need a new flexplate? They last forever, usually thru a couple of engine changes. [Flywheels are use on trucks with manual transmissions.] New starter, maybe? Could just be the solenoid, could just be bad connections. You'll have to count the teeth yourself, unless someone knows offhand that TH400s had a certain tooth # count. Freeze plug: you can pull that yourself, then get an expansion plug from NAPA in the same diameter and tighten it by turning an integral nut. Sounds like these guys think you're dumb and rich. Show them you're neither by pulling your rig out of there before they can run up a big tab. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.