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Re: [Fot] '72 Spit U Joints

To: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>, "'Diesel Performance Parts Inc. -
Subject: Re: [Fot] '72 Spit U Joints
From: "Kas Kastner" <kaskas@cox.net>
Date: Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:15:27 -0700
I used some used on fork lifts back when we did the very first forged one 
piece axles. Very strong.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
To: "'Diesel Performance Parts Inc. - Info'" 
<info@dieselperformanceparts.com>; <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 2:43 PM
Subject: Re: [Fot] '72 Spit U Joints


> After installing the Honda engine my autocrosser, I started breaking 
> things
> in the rear with great regularity.  Usually on exit of a sharp turn where
> the joints are at maximum flex is when the U-Joints would let go.
>
> I tried a number of different brands with little success until I found 
> some
> made by DANA Spicer.  After I installed them, I had no more breakage. 
> (That
> is when I discovered the frailty of the diff itself.)
>
> They are not found in your normal parts stores and you might (as I did) 
> have
> to go to a driveline specialty shop and have them special order some for
> you.
>
> Good Luck,
> Joe C.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: fot-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces@autox.team.net] On
> Behalf Of Diesel Performance Parts Inc. - Info
> Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 2:16 PM
> To: fot@autox.team.net
> Subject: [Fot] '72 Spit U Joints
>
> Afternoon List Members,
>
> Need some help nearly could have killed myself last weekend at Road
> Atlanta. Last session of the day on Sunday (the actual race itself). Put
> her in reverse and while backing out of my pit the right rear u joint
> broke (again). It broke off one of the bearing surfaces, cracked that
> cap. Ruined both rear tires as they gouged into the fender lips
> shredding the tread off. Damaged one fender a little too.
>
> I had this happen two years ago at home when loading up for a race. Same
> thing reverse and let out the clutch and BANG.
>
> Had this happened on turn 12 at race speed ..... makes me very nervous.
>
> Anyway what's the fix I have Sommers Bros axles, and I am pretty sure
> the larger GT6 flanges for the u joints, stub axles etc. I tried last
> time to find a solid u joint with no grease zerks or grease holes thru
> the u joint cross but in checking with  5-6 manufacturers including
> Dana-Spicer no one had any.
>
> I like my butt and want this to be safe, butttt I like to go fast too so
> I want to get the fix if there is any out there. Please help!!
>
>
> Mark Craig
> Diesel Performance Parts, INC.
> 411 Allied Drive
> Nashville, TN 37211
> 866-455-7788 Phone
> 615-834-9923 Fax
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