U- joints and other low joints (Was:Welcome John Emory '56)

["Dick Benjamin" <DickB@xxxxxxxxx>]

I think the 56 may have the "Detroit" U-joints.  If so, these are identical
to the senior Packard Ultramatic U-joints, which have been unavailable for
years.  If this is the problem with Mr. Emory's car, he is probably going to
have to have the car converted to a modern driveline.  There are a couple of
national chains that do this, and they do it very well, but you have to
drive the car in or have it towed.  Driveline Services is one I have used
for a couple of my Packards; they do a superb job, and once converted, you
don't have this problem any more.

The U-joint I refer to is called a "Cross and Trunion" type joint.

Rodger's post is correct if the car has the common "X" type U-joint.

Dick Benjamin  (not an expert, but I've learnt  much at my father's knee,
and other low joints over the years).
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From: <FltSgt@xxxxxxx>

> U-joints can be found at any NAPA or the likes parts store
>                                               Rodger & Gabby