'73 U-Joints

["dj justice" <djust@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

i was afraid of that, i hope napa can come up with the right cv joints.
----- Original Message -----
From: Dick Benjamin <DickB@xxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2002 11:54 PM
Subject: Re: IML: '73 U-Joints


> This sounds like a description of constant velocity joints - you need to
> replace with the same type if you want the car to be a smooth as it was
when
> it was new.  If you replace with plain joints, you need to very carefully
> adjust the angle of approach for the driveshaft so that there is no corner
> to be turned at either end of the driveshaft - of course this can only be
> done for one condition of payload.  CV joints were used on luxury cars,
> plain joints were used on cars for the great unwashed.
>
> Dick Benjamin
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: dj justice <djust@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2002 12:54 PM
> Subject: IML: '73 U-Joints
>
>
> > Greetings to all,
> >
> > i have a question about the driveshaft on my '73.  currently, i have 2
> > u-joints on either end of my driveshaft.  they are a special type, with
a
> > ball and socket connecting each pair, with a housing around both sets.
> the
> > front set has been replaced at some point, with a greasable unit, and
> gives
> > me no problems at all.  the aft set appears to be original equipment,
and
> > has begun to squeak during deceleration.  there is no play, and i have
> > greased the offending unit with a hypodermic syringe and some high temp
> > lube, until i can get it changed.  when i went to the parts store for a
> set
> > of u-joints, they gave me a set of plain cross u-joints with no ball and
> > socket.  car quest and pep boys are trying to sell me the same parts-no
cv
> > joints, just plain u-joints.  i can press them in, no problem, but it
> > doesn't seem correct.
> > my question is:  will heavy duty, plain u-joints suffice for this
> > application?
> > my instincts as a helicopter mechanic tell me to ask before i try it.
> > thanks in advance
> > dj
> > 2 yellow(tan?)'73's
> >
> >
> >