If you don't remove it, it'll probably break at extreme axle angles anyway.
I got a nice u-joint ONCE, that came with the grease fitting AND a plug
for when the fitting was out. Otherwise, I've made my own plugs by
sawing the head off a small bolt or machine screw and hacksawing
a small groove for a flat head screwdriver to remove it when I wanted
to grease the u-j. Sorry I don't know the thread size and pitch. It's
probably best not to leave the hole open for water and road dirt to get in.
Greg Rowe
78 Spitfire
In a message dated 4/1/00 8:47:47 PM EST, danb@thelittlemacshop.com writes:
<< Anybody else buy the d*mn VB u-joints that include a 3/4" long grease
zerk? Well, the zerk interferes with the travel of the joint.
Anybody see a problem with simply removing the grease zerk until it's
time to grease again? >>
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