[Spridgets] I hate U joints

Frank spritenut at comcast.net
Mon Mar 30 18:07:16 MST 2009


GUY DAY wrote:
> Frank,
> Try wiping the inside of the joint, over the needles, with a goodly 
> layer of thick(ish) grease before assembly.  You're going to pump them 
> full through the zerk (grease nipple) anyway.  Don't hammer them 
> together, the needles fall out (LOL!).   'G' clamp if still under the 
> motor and in the vice if off.

> Thanks Guy, that is exactly what I do, and on the bench in a vise.
The needles still fall over and keep the snap ring from fitting in the 
groove.
I hate U joints, always did.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
My own Fleet of Sprites


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