Thread: 47 U-joint lube
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Old 03-21-2017, 09:51 AM   #8
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Default Re: 47 U-joint lube

I'm not sure that lubrication was the problem as much as weak U-joint bushings. As I said, although there was not a lot of lube in the cavity when I opened it up, the U-joint seemed plenty moist with lube. In both of my U-joint failures, the U-joint failed when one bushing disintegrated, although the remaining bushings were very loose showing a lot of wear. Hopefully, Mac's NOS Ford U-joints will be better.
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