- 1. U-joints (score: 1)
- Author: Jon McLeroy <jfm@ballistic.com>
- Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2002 15:56:04
- Now that I have a new top on my 78 1500 I can now hear noises from the rear end much clearer. So either one or two of the u-joints on the right side are making noise, so while I have the rear end up
- /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00479.html (7,707 bytes)
- 2. Re: U-joints (score: 1)
- Author: Bradley D Richardson <bradrichardson@juno.com>
- Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2002 14:02:14 -0800
- When I changed mine, the local parts store looked it up, and it was the same part for a Volvo. Of course, others might work also. Brad == ____________________________________________________________
- /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00480.html (8,378 bytes)
- 3. Re: U-joints (score: 1)
- Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2002 18:31:54 -0500
- ISTR that the other application was the Chevy Luv PU. But I agree with Brad; let the parts guy look it up. The commonality just means that it is more likely that your average parts store will have on
- /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00481.html (9,280 bytes)
- 4. Re: U-joints (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2002 16:43:22 -0700
- All 4? I think your car only has 3 u-joints. The front one on the drive shaft should be a CV-Joint. Joe /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool
- /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00482.html (7,934 bytes)
- 5. Re: U-joints (score: 1)
- Author: Douglas Braun & Nadia Papakonstantinou <doug@dougbraun.com>
- Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2002 09:25:45 -0500
- This is assuming that the prop shaft is in its original factory orientation, with the "bean can" CV joint at the front. The factory service manuals suggest re-installing it with the CV joint in the r
- /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00543.html (7,760 bytes)
- 6. Re: U-joints (score: 1)
- Author: "Ken C" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2002 07:36:46 -0800
- You are right there. The only way to get the "can" in front is prior to the installation of the transmission. But I don't think it really matters which way it's installed, mine has been "reversed" fo
- /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00549.html (7,745 bytes)
- 7. RE: U-joints (score: 1)
- Author: "Bowen, Patrick" <pbowen@intellinetics.com>
- Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2002 11:21:31 -0500
- I have pulled these driveshafts out several times from the rear. Might of been tight, but I always got the out. Don't see where the problem is. Patrick Bowen * Confidentiality Notice * The informatio
- /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00552.html (7,998 bytes)
- 8. RE: U-joints (score: 1)
- Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
- Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2002 11:59:55 -0500
- Me neither. Didn't even know it was supposed to be a problem! I have pulled these driveshafts out several times from the rear. Might of been tight, but I always got the out. Don't see where the probl
- /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00554.html (7,433 bytes)
- 9. RE: U-joints (score: 1)
- Author: Douglas Braun & Nadia Papakonstantinou <doug@dougbraun.com>
- Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2002 12:57:57 -0500
- I have tried and failed. It may depend on the exact style of "bean can" and the random variations of the frame dimensions in the critical spot. Doug /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or t
- /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00555.html (7,687 bytes)
- 10. U-joints (score: 1)
- Author: "Patrick Barber" <patbarber@home.com>
- Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2001 18:28:36 -0400
- I know this question has been answered before, but I cannot seem to find the info on part numbers for replacement U-joints for a spitfire. If I remember correctly, The U-joint can be picked up from a
- /html/spitfires/2001-08/msg00121.html (6,870 bytes)
- 11. Re: U-joints (score: 1)
- Author: "Tod Jones" <todjones@rica.net>
- Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2001 05:28:33 -0700
- When I went to Advance aoto to get a set they had no trouble looking it up. The same U-joint was used on all the spitfires and quite a fiew other cars. Tod Jones Harrisonburg VA. the remember
- /html/spitfires/2001-08/msg00130.html (6,914 bytes)
- 12. U-joints (score: 1)
- Author: PBowen9685@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 4 Sep 1999 22:54:33 EDT
- Hey list!! I found away around the typical u-joint lubricating problem, with the u-joints chewing up the nipple. At Pep-Boys they have u-joints where the nipple is not in the crease of the u-joint bu
- /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00133.html (6,683 bytes)
- 13. Re: U-joints (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
- Date: Sun, 05 Sep 1999 10:37:25 -0400
- Whazzat? <exciting discovery SNIPPED> The driveshaft guy that did my axles claims that Spicer brand u-joints last the longest, and guess what? They don't have any grease fittings at ALL. Can't beat t
- /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00147.html (7,131 bytes)
- 14. Re: U-joints (score: 1)
- Author: "Edward Hamilton" <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Sun, 5 Sep 1999 11:11:22 -0400
- Actually, Spicer can be purchased with or without zirks. I used the ones' fitted with zirks -- purchased extended length fittings and (after greasing) remove the fitting and fit the whole with a set
- /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00148.html (7,928 bytes)
- 15. Re: U-joints (score: 1)
- Author: bob harris <harris88@rochester.infi.net>
- Date: Sun, 05 Sep 1999 20:03:55 -0400
- Do you have a stock number for these "spicer"U-Joints? And a suggestion as to where they can be had? Thanks, Bob Harris
- /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00168.html (6,700 bytes)
- 16. Re: U-joints (score: 1)
- Author: "Edward Hamilton" <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Sun, 5 Sep 1999 21:45:52 -0400
- I purchased my Hardy Spicer "U" joints from Spit-bits. I have the version fitted with zirks -- part number HS194. Not sure of the part number for the sealed style, but Nigel (of Spit-bits) can outfit
- /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00171.html (7,394 bytes)
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