Racing u-joints used on american 1/4 mile iron don't use fittings because
it weakens the joint.
Jay
On Tue, 10 Sep 2002 11:43:30 EDT Vsnively@aol.com writes:
> List,
> I would assume that u-joints do not have grease fittings for the
> following
> reasons---
> 1. Extra mfg steps are involved with fitting
> types----drilling/tapping a
> hole, plus the
> cost of the fitting (adding to overall costs)
> 2. A lost fitting provides a contamination entry point
> 3. Improved lubricant base stocks allow for sealed-type u-joints
> 4. Aside from the fanatic listers, most people probably forget to
> grease
> them,
> can't access them, or plain don't care
> Probably too much idle time on my hands this morning.
> Regards,
> Vic Snively
> 75 TR6
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