U-joint replacement
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Tue 31 Jul 18 21:36 U-joint replacement Hi, as I知 slowly going through all the drivetrain and steering on the 74 ( Borgeson steering box done, see projects ), and as I知 changing the rear wheel bearings soon, I知 thinking of changing the half shaft u-joints while the half shafts are dropped, and prop shaft. Apart from the potential the bend the flange when pressing the caps out, is it an easy job? I値l bolt the flanges to some steel plate I have to prevent bending them.
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Wed 01 Aug 18 08:49 Re: U-joint replacement Tim, I f you have a decent press, its not too tricky. As you say, hold the flanges (I have an old one I use and bolt to the good one) and take your time. We had to have a few goes at getting them set nicely, but not too tight. Don't faff about trying to do it in a vice!
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Fri 03 Aug 18 11:07 Re: U-joint replacement Tim, I dashed off a quick reply last time as we were on our way out!
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Fri 03 Aug 18 14:32 Re: U-joint replacement Thanks Stephen, as I知 doing it at the same time as the bearings, I値l drop the leaf spring mount bolts out, as you say it値l give me better access. I致e just replaced these as well. I have considered fitting a mono spring, but getting mixed reviews so I値l leave that for now.
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Fri 03 Aug 18 18:54 Re: U-joint replacement MIT wrote (View Post):......I have considered fitting a mono spring, but getting mixed reviews so I値l leave that for now..... :
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Fri 03 Aug 18 20:29 Re: U-joint replacement Stephen - you're suggesting to Tim that he use s/s French locks, but in my experience s/s is much harder to bend. Especially if you're in a tight corner
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Sat 04 Aug 18 08:54 Re: U-joint replacement Bill, you're probably right! I just like to use the S/S versions as they are available and keep their condition better. Maybe that explains why I find bending them so hard these days - I'm sure the first set I used were probably the "ordinary" stuff!
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