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02-15-2024, 03:02 PM | #1 |
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Update on 1928-48 Universal Joint kit installation
Thanks to suggestions offered in my original post I was able to assemble the U-Joint using rebuild kit.
Sadly, I cracked one of the bearing bushings that fit into the yoke. I still finished the installation using that bushing. The bushing crack is almost imperceptible and is positioned at the bottom of the yoke opening as shown below. Would it be ok to go ahead and use this U-joint as there is no direct load on the bushing/bearing? All is good except for the hairline crack. Cost of rebuild kit plus shipping and tax was $82.39 so I would like to think I can still use the U-joint. I don't think I can buy a bushing separately. Thanks again, Jim PS: To assemble, drop the cross bar (minus the bushings) into one of the yokes halves. Then gently tap on one bushing (with the inside chamfer facing inward (Photo 3) and tap it in just a little bit onto the crossbar and into the yoke. Don't tap it all the way in. Then flip the yoke over and you will find that you can pretty much center the opposite crossbar so it's visually "centered" in the yoke opening Photo 2. Then, insert the other bushing (inside chamfer facing inward) onto the opposite crossbar and gently tap it into the same yoke - a little bit equal to the opposite side. Then move the yoke back and forth to help center it. Then, alternately tap each bushing inward just a little bit onto the cross bar. Go from side to side and don't hit the bushing fully inward all at once. Keep moving the yoke to see if it swivels and keep tapping the bushing in to the correct distance where the grooves for the safety wire line up. This tapping action on each bushing is done while holding the U-joint in one hand and tapping the bushing inward. Follow this procedure for the other yoke and crossbar. I applied WD-40 to make surfaces slippery. Unfortunately, I cracked a bushing while trying to obtain the best crossbar/yoke/bearing fit so it would swivel properly. If anyone has an extra bearing, bushing please keep me in mind. Last edited by 19Fordy; 02-15-2024 at 04:10 PM. |
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02-15-2024, 04:05 PM | #3 |
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Re: Update on 1928-48 Universal Joint kit installation
Thanks Pete. Your magnification really makes a huge difference.
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02-15-2024, 04:14 PM | #4 |
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Re: Update on 1928-48 Universal Joint kit installation
Could you use one of the bearing bushings from the old U Joint? How does it fit?
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02-15-2024, 04:19 PM | #5 |
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No, old U-Joint bushings are "sloppy" fit. Worn out.
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02-15-2024, 05:58 PM | #6 |
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02-15-2024, 06:02 PM | #7 | |
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I had an issue with a rebuild kit where the bushings extended out past the yoke further than the original. I carefully removed some material just to be sure it did not interfere with the inner clam shell. |
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02-16-2024, 05:51 AM | #8 |
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Re: Update on 1928-48 Universal Joint kit installation
The replacement bushings don’t have the snap ring groove in the exact middle of the bushing. It’s important to install them as they come in the package. If you mix up the orientation of the groove, you’ll have the bushing sticking out past the yoke when done and that can potentially hit the inner cap of the clamshell.
We have sets of the original bushings(NOS) that we sell. I can’t sell an individual bushing out of the set, so hopefully someone can help you with the single bushing.
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02-16-2024, 10:02 AM | #9 |
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Re: Update on 1928-48 Universal Joint kit installation
Mac, On that note what is the best way or tool for removing the C clips? I just did a conversion from truck 4 speed to the 39 style three speed that involved changing the front yoke to the smaller spline. Those clips were a pain. Tim
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If that cracked bushing were mine, I'd run it in the position it sits. But unlike others, I don't mind pushing my luck a bit if the physics makes sense to me.
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02-16-2024, 12:52 PM | #11 |
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The C-clips are made of spring steel which explains why it is difficult to coax them out of the grooves. The trick is to give the clips a hard smack with a dull chisel. This helps to relieve the spring tension and deforms the clip into a slightly open position which makes them easier to remove.
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02-16-2024, 01:05 PM | #12 |
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I'd replace that bushing. Why? Gosh, the amount / time of work it requires to access that assembly, well, I wouldn't take a chance at having to do it again.
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02-16-2024, 06:29 PM | #13 |
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I used a Dremel tool with a small cut off wheel to slice through the clips. Then pried them up and pulled them out with a pair if side cutters.
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