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TNDoug · 02-15-2018, 02:57 PM

Does anyone know of a source for a 1948 Lincoln V12 universal joint? I'm looking to replace a needle bearing type. I ordered one from Mac's and was assured that it was a needle bearing u-joint. It wasn't. I don't need the splined ends, just the universal joint.

Lawrie · 02-15-2018, 04:23 PM

bod drakes used to have them in his catoloque.
Lawrie

Ken/Alabama · 02-15-2018, 05:58 PM

Do not use the repop Lincoln u-joint. Friend brought me his 40 last summer because it had ate two transmissions. I rebuilt a third one and installed it. When I put the u joint on and tightened the bolt I noticed it had 1/4" play front to back on the out put splines. It was a repop Drake u joint. They aren't made correctly. I put in a genuine Ford joint and everything tightened up like it should. The u joint should bottom on the rear out put bearing to prevent any forward movement of the out put shaft. Find a good Ford joint and it'll give you no headaches. Every Lincoln joint that I've removed is worn out and has play in it. I know of no kit available to rebuild these.

51504bat · 02-15-2018, 06:41 PM

You might try Fred at Southside Obsolete - Barnfind08 here on the Barn. He had what I needed and at a fair price and shipping. IMO

Bursonaw · 02-15-2018, 07:41 PM

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I used the Bob Drake unit in my 36. No issues, fit and worked like is was suppose to.

If you want an original unit, I’ve had good luck posting on the for sale side of Ford Barn looking for some hard to find parts.

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02-15-2018, 02:57 PM	#1
TNDoug Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 102	Universal Joint suppliers Does anyone know of a source for a 1948 Lincoln V12 universal joint? I'm looking to replace a needle bearing type. I ordered one from Mac's and was assured that it was a needle bearing u-joint. It wasn't. I don't need the splined ends, just the universal joint.

02-15-2018, 04:23 PM	#2
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,221	Re: Universal Joint suppliers bod drakes used to have them in his catoloque. Lawrie

02-15-2018, 05:58 PM	#3
Ken/Alabama Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,261	Re: Universal Joint suppliers Do not use the repop Lincoln u-joint. Friend brought me his 40 last summer because it had ate two transmissions. I rebuilt a third one and installed it. When I put the u joint on and tightened the bolt I noticed it had 1/4" play front to back on the out put splines. It was a repop Drake u joint. They aren't made correctly. I put in a genuine Ford joint and everything tightened up like it should. The u joint should bottom on the rear out put bearing to prevent any forward movement of the out put shaft. Find a good Ford joint and it'll give you no headaches. Every Lincoln joint that I've removed is worn out and has play in it. I know of no kit available to rebuild these.

02-15-2018, 06:41 PM	#4
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,024	Re: Universal Joint suppliers You might try Fred at Southside Obsolete - Barnfind08 here on the Barn. He had what I needed and at a fair price and shipping. IMO __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.

02-15-2018, 07:41 PM	#5
Bursonaw Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 345	Re: Universal Joint suppliers Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I used the Bob Drake unit in my 36. No issues, fit and worked like is was suppose to. If you want an original unit, I’ve had good luck posting on the for sale side of Ford Barn looking for some hard to find parts. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk