Power takeoff gasket selection tools and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8720075
APP PUB NO 20120291298A1
SERIAL NO

13452039

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Devices and methods to facilitate proper installation of a power takeoff on a transmission are disclosed. Embodiments include gauges and methods that enable users to properly select the thickness of the gasket between the power takeoff and the transmission housing to minimize gear backlash and gear interference while installing a power takeoff on a transmission. In one embodiment, the gauge is of unitary construction with at least one surface adapted to contact the transmission housing and another surface adapted to avoid contact with the transmission gear by at least 2/1000 inches and at most 3/100 inches when the gasket thickness is proper for minimizing gear backlash and interference. Alternate embodiments include cutouts that aid in aligning the gauge within the transmission housing and can assist in determining the appropriate gasket thickness.

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MUNCIE POWER PRODUCTS INC201 E JACKSON STREET SUITE 500 MUNCIE IN 47305

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Armstrong, Jeremy Topeka, US 1 0
Rinkenbaugh, John Coffeyville, US 3 1
Young, Brian Tulsa, US 60 662

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