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Branded · 04-08-2019, 06:16 PM

Any feedback on the Bob Drake Lincoln style sealed bearing U Joint.

https://www.bobdrake.com/FordItem.aspx?Item=HB-7090

Ken/Alabama · 04-08-2019, 07:09 PM

Junk! The u-joint doesn't tighten up against the rear out put bearing thus allowing the output shaft to move forward and trash the front synchronizer. Seen it twice.

Talkwrench · 04-08-2019, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken/Alabama

Junk! The u-joint doesn't tighten up against the rear out put bearing thus allowing the output shaft to move forward and trash the front synchronizer. Seen it twice.

Good feedback...

Branded · 04-08-2019, 07:22 PM

Glad I posted this question, this is what I was after. What blows me away is the U Joint is still marketed.

richard crow · 04-08-2019, 07:23 PM

i have an orignal one for sale

Tim Ayers · 04-08-2019, 07:41 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken/Alabama

Junk! The u-joint doesn't tighten up against the rear out put bearing thus allowing the output shaft to move forward and trash the front synchronizer. Seen it twice.

So it's too long? Can it be machined down?

Branded · 04-08-2019, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by richard crow

i have an orignal one for sale

Message sent

Ken/Alabama · 04-08-2019, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Ayers

So it's too long? Can it be machined down?

No, it's too short. With the u-joint installed and the bolt and washer tightened up the u-joint can be moved about 1/4" in and out on the output shaft. With the bolt tight the u-joint should tighten against the rear transmission bearing to prevent any movement of the output shaft.

Tim Ayers · 04-08-2019, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken/Alabama

No, it's too short. With the u-joint installed and the bolt and washer tightened up the u-joint can be moved about 1/4" in and out on the output shaft. With the bolt tight the u-joint should tighten against the rear transmission bearing to prevent any movement of the output shaft.

Got it.

oldskool · 04-09-2019, 07:06 AM

on open drive setups the yoke doesn't tighten up to the rear bearing , I think the front and rear thrust washers control movement,

swanwaco32 · 04-09-2019, 07:37 AM

Not only is it too long but I ran one for about 6,000 miles and the casting opened up and let the u-joint cups start spinning in the housings.

skidmarks · 04-09-2019, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by oldskool

on open drive setups the yoke doesn't tighten up to the rear bearing , I think the front and rear thrust washers control movement,

Speedometer drive gear has a snap ring

Ken/Alabama · 04-09-2019, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by oldskool

on open drive setups the yoke doesn't tighten up to the rear bearing , I think the front and rear thrust washers control movement,

On the open drive units the tail shaft has a snap ring behind the speedometer gear that prevents forward thrust.

danliveshere · 04-13-2019, 08:56 AM

I bought 2 of these a couple years ago. After I installed the first one I noticed what Ken says in post 2. I pulled the second one out and installed it and was ok. I lubed it up with JD corn head grease. Haven’t driven the car yet any distance so I can’t report on longevity.

04-08-2019, 06:16 PM	#1
Branded Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Yorkville Indiana Posts: 396	Bob Drake U Joint Any feedback on the Bob Drake Lincoln style sealed bearing U Joint. https://www.bobdrake.com/FordItem.aspx?Item=HB-7090

04-08-2019, 07:09 PM	#2
Ken/Alabama Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,257	Re: Bob Drake U Joint Junk! The u-joint doesn't tighten up against the rear out put bearing thus allowing the output shaft to move forward and trash the front synchronizer. Seen it twice.

04-08-2019, 07:22 PM	#4
Branded Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Yorkville Indiana Posts: 396	Re: Bob Drake U Joint Glad I posted this question, this is what I was after. What blows me away is the U Joint is still marketed.

04-08-2019, 07:23 PM	#5
richard crow Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,767	Re: Bob Drake U Joint i have an orignal one for sale

04-09-2019, 07:06 AM	#10
oldskool Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: shirley ny Posts: 992	Re: Bob Drake U Joint on open drive setups the yoke doesn't tighten up to the rear bearing , I think the front and rear thrust washers control movement,

04-09-2019, 07:37 AM	#11
swanwaco32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: KC Posts: 266	Re: Bob Drake U Joint Not only is it too long but I ran one for about 6,000 miles and the casting opened up and let the u-joint cups start spinning in the housings.

04-13-2019, 08:56 AM	#14
danliveshere Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cairns , Australia Posts: 744	Re: Bob Drake U Joint I bought 2 of these a couple years ago. After I installed the first one I noticed what Ken says in post 2. I pulled the second one out and installed it and was ok. I lubed it up with JD corn head grease. Haven’t driven the car yet any distance so I can’t report on longevity.