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  • Rob A.
    Expired
    • December 1, 1991
    • 2126

    C2 original u-joints

    Has anyone removed, cleaned, greased and re-installed original u-joints...or is that just a bad idea?
  • Joe L.
    Beyond Control Poster
    • February 1, 1988
    • 43211

    #2
    Re: C2 original u-joints

    Originally posted by Rob Axel (20302)
    Has anyone removed, cleaned, greased and re-installed original u-joints...or is that just a bad idea?

    Rob-----

    It's a fine idea. However, before doing it, one needs to clean up the body of the joint and CAREFULLY inspect all of the trunnions for damage or wear. Brinnelling is common. If even one trunnion has damage or wear, the u-joint is scrap.

    Next, one has to clean up ALL of the needle bearings and check them CAREFULLY for damage or wear. Any that show even the slightest wear or damage must be replaced with an IDENTICAL one.

    Next, one needs to check all of the bearing caps CAREFULLY for any damage or wear. If any damage or wear is discerned, the cap must be replaced. These are no longer available as separate parts so one has to salvage a GOOD one from another used joint.

    Finally, one has to check the seals for damage or wear. I know of no source for these seals anymore as separate parts.

    After putting all this time and effort into cleaning up and inspecting the joints, one will almost always find that the joint is scrap. Now you see why just replacing them is almost always the way to go?
    In Appreciation of John Hinckley

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    • Rob A.
      Expired
      • December 1, 1991
      • 2126

      #3
      I see what you mean...I'll put the spicer solid u-joints in....thanks

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      • Mike M.
        Director Region V
        • August 31, 1994
        • 1463

        #4
        Re: C2 original u-joints

        FYI for judging considerations.
        Production U-joints caps were flush on the flat end and no grease zerks.
        Service replacements have a recess in the cap and probably a grease zerk.
        Both are obvious during judging and subject to deductions.
        HaND

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