Low compression in three cylinders

[Ford Blue blood]

That's it. 

If I remember correctly the bearing on the front of the output shaft is a ball bearing.  It provides no support for the end of the output shaft and the shaft will flop around pretty good without the yoke in place.  Might be you would want to pull that transmission apart as that rear bushing gets lubed from the gear lube in the box.  Plus with the rear seal leaking is the fluid level in the tranny up to snuff?

[ROKuberski]

My information is just from a drawing I found on the internet.  The leakly rear seal on the tailshaft was taken care of late last summer.  The transmission is full of fluid, that's no problem.

I am going to stop by a transmission shop soon where I know the manager and talk to him about it.  If it seems like that bushing should be replaced, I will pull the tailshaft housing myself and see if I can do this myself.  If it has to be pressed out, they will do it for me.

Rich

[Custom300Madman]

Anyway to check th compression on an engine that has been pulled out of the car?

[lowrider]

You dont have to pull the tailshaft to replace the bushing. There is a tool that will pull the bushing out. Maybe your trans shop guy will loan/rent you the tool to do it.

[ROKuberski]

Thanks for the information. 

Right now, I am taking a look at perhaps having a tire/wheel problem.

Rich