Eric,
There are all different kinds of zirk fittings available from your local auto
parts guy. My U-Joints ('80 Spit) came with zirks of about 1-1/2" in length.
During normal operation, I kept a set screw in the hole, because of the close
clearance -- putting the zirk in when servicing the joint. The "spider" side of
the joint (where the zirk is) should have been installed facing the shaft and
not the differential. If you installed them facing the differential....me
thinks you got a problem. :-(
Best regards,
Ed Hamilton
garage currently empty
Eric Straub wrote:
> I've just finished rebuilding my rear axles (phew - what a job!). I put new
> u-joints on and the u-joints (from TRF) have a little grease nipple. Problem
> is, there isn't enough clearance between the nipple and the yokes for me to
> get the grease gun onto the nipple. Is there a manufacturer who makes
> smaller radius grease gun parts? Does anyone have advice on how to get the
> grease into the u-joint?
>
> Eric.
> Restoring '67 Spifire Mk 2
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