> >> Before installing the u-joints in the rear axle shafts on my TR4A, I
> >> took a Dremel tool sanding bit and ran it through the yokes to clean up
> >> where the u-joint caps would fit through.
>
> >Why would anyone do this? I'm just curious.
> Because the yokes have corrosion where the caps are supposed to seat.
With the corrosion the new ones will not allow themselves to be gently
tapped into place?
> -Tony
Makes sense.
I have always figured that if I was able to press the old ones out, I'd be
able to press the new ones in. I do like to put anti-seize on them,
figuring that I will have an easier job next time around.
If the holes are a bit oversized, how about green LocTite bearing-setting
goo? You might need to propane-torch it to get them out again, though.
Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA
1970 Lotus Europa 65/2597, 1992 Saturn SL2, 1993 Suburban, 1962 TR4 CT2846L
pethier@isd.net http://www.mnautox.com/ http://www.lotusowners.com
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