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Old 04-13-2019, 06:30 PM   #4
AGBill
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Default Re: Removing the C Clips on a Universal Joint

After disassembling the used u-joint, I started to install the new rebuild kit.
The new ring "Bearings" were a very tight fit into the u-joint body - I measured a 0.004 - 006 interference fit. I installed one ring in the body to check and the interference fit caused the u-joint pin to bind.

I ended up carefully grinding out the u-joint body holes so there was only about a 0.002 interference fit and the u-joint worked fine. I checked each pin fit by temporarily installing the ring into the enlarged hole before reassembly.

One more reason to measure all repro parts for fit before you install them!
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File Type: jpg 0.004 Interference Fit.jpg (40.0 KB, 68 views)
File Type: jpg Opened Hole with Sanding Roll.jpg (39.3 KB, 71 views)
File Type: jpg Check Fit.jpg (47.3 KB, 69 views)
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