01-18-2013, 01:29 PM | #1 |
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U-Joint
I need to ask you guys about the u-joint in my A it has side to side play that seems like too much, it is riveted also. I've checked the various parts catalogs and found that they sell only 1 kind with what looks like snap rings is this the norm now. They are all about $100. I noticed this last nite as I put the rear end in place and with the body still off the frame is seems like the better time to replace this unless I've overlooked something that might let it move side to side. It is clean as a whistle right now I saw a thread that said it should be covered in about a tube of grease, but I didn't think the grease would stop the movement. Any Thought would be greatly appreciated.
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01-18-2013, 01:40 PM | #2 |
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Re: U-Joint
Side to side movement is normal. There should be no rotational movement. The joint should move smoothly and freely with no rotational movement/slop/slack.
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01-18-2013, 02:00 PM | #3 |
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Re: U-Joint
If the rivits are tight and there is no rotational play it is ok, side to side is needed because both the trans shaft and driveshaft are on bearings ---the side to side is to allow for slight alignment differences.
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01-18-2013, 11:20 PM | #4 |
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All U joints from 28-48 are interchangeable.The 28-mid 31 are the riveted design & mid 31-48 use the steel bushings on the cross.I have always found it easy to find good used U-joints.If they are kept well greased they will outlast the car.
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01-18-2013, 11:27 PM | #5 |
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_g7P...0omt7g&index=8
this is my good U joint.. I asked this question over a year ago. Make sure you pack it with Cornhead grease and lots of it.
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01-19-2013, 10:30 AM | #6 |
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yes do what JAZZ said!
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01-19-2013, 11:09 PM | #9 |
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While Corn Head grease may be great for U-joints,I have never had a problem with using an ordinary winter weight yellow chassis lube.Ive never noticed any detectable wear in any U-joint if I had the rear end out for some reason.
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01-20-2013, 11:25 PM | #10 |
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Sounds great I'm sold
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01-28-2013, 10:48 AM | #11 |
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Do you use this grease on anything else besides the U-Joint.
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