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01-15-2023, 10:13 AM | #1 |
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New model A U-joints
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Model A u-joints seem to be back order ? Anyone know a source? Thanks, Richard |
01-15-2023, 10:22 AM | #2 |
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Re: New model A U-joints
Careful what you buy as a lot of the previous available U Joints would not fit in the clamshell of model A's.
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01-15-2023, 10:59 AM | #3 |
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Re: New model A U-joints
Thanks
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01-15-2023, 11:47 AM | #4 |
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Re: New model A U-joints
The one on the left is the problem one.
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01-15-2023, 02:22 PM | #5 |
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Re: New model A U-joints
This is another example of why we will miss Macs/Eklers/Specialized. They were the supplier manufacturing the reproduction rebuild kits that allowed you to rebuild an original U-Joint.
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01-15-2023, 02:48 PM | #6 |
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I always appreciate your posts but in this case the last U joint I got that didn't fit was from Macs / Eklers |
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FWIW, I have made several of the repro joints work after about 30 minutes in the lathe. Not sure if the backorder is due to re-tooling or just supply chain delays. |
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01-15-2023, 07:41 PM | #8 |
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Re: New model A U-joints
I was not aware you could rebuild the original. The fact they are riveted together and never seeing a kit coupled with hearing and seeing articles that they were not rebuild able sure reinforced that to me. Did that kit come with new rivets
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01-15-2023, 08:17 PM | #9 |
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I have (2) 1948 Lincoln needle bearing U joints I will sell. I paid $100 plus shipping each for them and that’s what I will sell them for. 1948 was the last year that Lincoln used a torque tube and for that one year they used a needle bearing U joint. They WILL fit in the clamshell. They are not new but they are in as new condition.
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01-15-2023, 09:00 PM | #10 |
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Not all join's were riveted.
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01-16-2023, 04:42 PM | #11 |
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I rebuilt one years ago by removing the rivets and replacing them with high tensile bolts. It is still working well.
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01-16-2023, 07:07 PM | #12 |
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01-17-2023, 09:28 AM | #13 |
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Try Bert's in Denver. They probably have a good used one or a rebuilt one. They are a wonderful parts source.
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01-18-2023, 09:59 AM | #14 |
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Re: New model A U-joints
The U-joint on the left is a Ford original Model "A" U-joint and it is not rebuildable. The Spicer U-joint in the middle replaced the one on the left for service, it is rebuildable, and it is a far better design. The photo on the right is the rebuild kit for the Spicer U-joint.
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01-18-2023, 01:39 PM | #16 |
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Terry, I know that you have probably forgotten more about Model As then I will ever know. That said however, you are rude, condescending, and just plain not a nice person. I know some 8 year olds like that,
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01-18-2023, 01:43 PM | #17 |
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Bob, I really appreciate the good advice that you provide and the fact that you frequently provide pictures and other attachments to help explain what you are trying to convey. Continue to fly with the eagles and don’t let the vultures get you down.
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01-18-2023, 03:36 PM | #18 | |
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I think correcting the spread of misinformation is better than the perception of one's behavior in a response. The early, riveted style can in fact be rebuilt. |
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Repairable? Yes. Economically worthwhile? No.
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