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07-27-2017, 08:13 PM | #21 |
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Re: Out for a short cruise . . .
Hi Stan, make sure you have all the teeth on the rear end ring gear, I had one break off of mine, make one loud clunk and clunked every revolution going home. I would get it up on jackstands and go from there, starting by loosening the rear adjusters and pulling the drums, let us know how you make out.
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09-05-2017, 07:02 AM | #22 |
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Re: Out for a short cruise . . .
Update:
Well, I finally gathered up all the tools and extra hands required to begin the repair project. After inspecting the trans by removing the shifter tower, and then inspecting the differential with a scope, the suspicion was moved to the U joint. We removed the rear axle and differential with the spring still attached because the differential has a leak and we thought this would be a good opportunity to replace gaskets. And sure enough the U-joint was in pieces! (I know we love photos here so as not to disappoint, check it out!) In addition to replacing that and hopefully the differential gaskets, the trans had been a little noisy due to normal wear of gears, mostly the main cluster. I don't feel good about putting it back that way when it's all apart. So a rebuild of that is on the list as well. Any hints, advice, or dos and don'ts about any of the above will be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance! Stan |
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09-05-2017, 07:16 AM | #23 |
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Re: Out for a short cruise . . .
Glad you found it Stan. The u-joint is an easy fix compared to a major diff rebuild. Lucky"?" You. Jeff
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09-05-2017, 10:10 AM | #24 |
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Re: Out for a short cruise . . .
I am thinking there should be a LOT more grease in and around that Ujoint.
There is a reason that area is double gasketed and the grease fitting lines up with hole in the dome piece. Be sure that when you reinstall it, you start with it packed with grease and after installed, take the grease gun and finish packing it with grease.
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09-05-2017, 10:56 AM | #25 | |
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09-05-2017, 11:02 AM | #26 |
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Thanks!" Yea, just because they say it comes pre-packed with grease doesn't mean it's going to last another 30 years without adding the grease to keep it properly lubed. Think about it, there are 89 year old U-joints still running around because there have been proper maintenance done, which means continual packing with grease. I believe the owners manual says to remove the speedo turtle and grease until it squirts out of that hole.That can be a LOT more than a simple tube of grease.
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09-05-2017, 11:30 AM | #27 |
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Re: Out for a short cruise . . .
Check the shape of the new u-joint, some of them are not rounded enough
and will hit the inner u-joint cap. Bob |
09-05-2017, 10:03 PM | #28 |
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Grease, we don't need no stinkin' grease.
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09-05-2017, 10:32 PM | #29 |
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Yup grease grease and more grease. Altho mine spurted out like some terrible playdoh machine i KNOW its got plenty of grease. Glad your fixing everything else while the opportunity has risen.
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09-06-2017, 08:35 AM | #30 |
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Re: Out for a short cruise . . .
Don't spare the grease Stan. I put about a full cartridge in mine. No wonder you heard a big bang!
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09-06-2017, 10:24 AM | #31 |
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Re: Out for a short cruise . . .
yea I went thru about a 1lb can of grease for each U joint (AA - lucky me haha) I also coated the outside of the bell before assemblying the clam halves - sure the grease zerk lines up but I'm suspecting grease can/has to completely coat the outside of the bell or most of it before it forces grease thru the 2 tiny holes in the bell to fill the rather massive U joint cavity. Id rather have some spurt out upon assembly than too little grease.
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09-06-2017, 12:11 PM | #32 |
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Re: Out for a short cruise . . .
A club member suggested that some will mix 600W with the grease. The theory being that with the circular motion centrifugal force eventually sends the grease outward leaving much of the joint with less than needed. With the 600 added it is more fluid and keeps the joint better lubed. So I thought I'd poll the Barn. Any comments on this method?
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09-06-2017, 12:49 PM | #34 |
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Re: Out for a short cruise . . .
I'm thinking about a full tube of corn head grease when I go back together with mine. I had very little grease in my old u-joint and the cavity when I took it apart recently. Surprised to find the old riveted u-joint still in good shape, no play in any of the joints. Maybe the transmission leak was just enough to keep it lubed.
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