John,
Most parts stores have available, a packet of grease fittings of
various lengths. I use the 1/2" or 5/8" length and one of those
works without interfering with the rotation of the joint.
Kevin V.
On May 1, 2006, at 9:19 AM, John Caffrey wrote:
> The standard Spridget U-joint and Paul's conversion U-joint both
> have the cross threaded for an extended grease fitting, 7/8"
> overall and about 5/8" extends from the cross. The extended fitting
> limits the angularity of the joint and I actually broke one while
> assembling the driveshaft. The conversion joint gives the option of
> installing a grease fitting in one of the caps which solves the
> problem at the front end, but that's not possible with the Spridget
> rear joint becasue of the circlips. Standard length grease fittings
> won't fit because the hex interferes with the shoulders on the
> cross. Do I need to search for a shorter extended grease fitting?
> Have others found this to be a problem?
> John
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