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Re: Axle shaft U joint

To: "Craig Smith" <CraigS@iewc.com>,
Subject: Re: Axle shaft U joint
From: "Scott A. Roberts" <herald1200@home.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 17:04:56 -0400
Craig-
The price sounds about average. And he is correct that all four are the same
one. However- be sure to check the size of the grease nipples- mine came
with ones about 3/4 inch long, and they greatly interfered with the
operation of the two flanges they install into. Just be sure to buy the
smallest nipples available to put in instead- make sure they fit the thread
and between the rubber pieces which seal the cups without hitting. I don't
know the number for that fitting offhand , but they are available. You will
need a special grease gun adapter to fit the tight space. The other option
is to use a plug, and install the long grease nipples then remove them again
at greasing time. Kinda explains why they fail so often, dunnit... :)

Scott


----- Original Message -----
From: "Craig Smith" <CraigS@iewc.com>
To: "'Spit list'" <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, July 23, 2001 3:21 PM
Subject: Axle shaft U joint


> I just got off the phone with NAPA
> $17.30 each
>
> Is it good  ???
>
> Takes two, one for each side of the car, he also said it's the same Part #
> for the drive shaft !
>
>
> Craig Smith
> 36 Pelham Ridge Drive
> Greenville, SC 29615
> 800/692-2323 ext. 2105
> 864/234-1020 fax
> e-mail: craigs@iewc.com

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