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Offline bryancobb

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U Joints
« on: March 18, 2011, 07:22:20 AM »
My driveshaft has both u-joints that are SPICER brand and have grease zerks.

I don't think these are OEM.  Am I right.
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Offline TLea

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Re: U Joints
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2011, 08:45:58 AM »
you are correct
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Offline J_Speegle

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Re: U Joints
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2011, 05:48:13 PM »
Originals will have no zerts and the main body will have a cupped out area in the center.

Ignore the slug   :)


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Re: U Joints
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2011, 10:49:17 PM »
Thanks Jeff.
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Nightmist, Std Blu Int
6T08C223904    76A       K         22       15c     21      6        6
                      BODY  COLOR   TRIM    DATE   DSO   AXLE  XMSN
   C/O  785                                   (rotation #)
   16    C14   6T08C223904        (weld bay 16, bucked MAR 14)

Offline Aussiemach

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Re: U Joints
« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2011, 08:32:20 AM »
Are these U joints reproduced ?
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Offline bryancobb

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Re: U Joints
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2011, 10:11:45 AM »
No but Dead-Nuts-On will send you a pair of Refurbbed FoMoCo ones for $175.
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6T08C223904    76A       K         22       15c     21      6        6
                      BODY  COLOR   TRIM    DATE   DSO   AXLE  XMSN
   C/O  785                                   (rotation #)
   16    C14   6T08C223904        (weld bay 16, bucked MAR 14)

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Re: U Joints
« Reply #6 on: March 27, 2011, 06:30:57 PM »
thank you
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Re: U Joints
« Reply #7 on: March 29, 2011, 06:56:01 AM »
Well I found out from Dead-Nuts-On, yesterday, that their U-Joints will not fit my driveshaft (MINE HAS INSIDE LOCKS).

What are you guys who have inside locks doing for Concours?

I really need a picture of what the 66 Metuchen C-Code, OEM, Inside-Lock universals look like.
Jeff,the pics you posted are outside lock and the guy ad Dead-Nuts says the inside ones look totally different.  He says he's only seen one pair of OEM ones and that was when a customer sent in their unrestored driveshaft for refurb??

If anyone has an NOS pair, even if they are the ones with zerks, I may be interested.
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6T08C223904    76A       K         22       15c     21      6        6
                      BODY  COLOR   TRIM    DATE   DSO   AXLE  XMSN
   C/O  785                                   (rotation #)
   16    C14   6T08C223904        (weld bay 16, bucked MAR 14)

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Re: U Joints
« Reply #8 on: March 29, 2011, 10:44:55 AM »
I think most folks with concours cars use normal replacement u-joints and then put a grease plug in the hole for the grease fitting.  I've also heard of some filling the hole or grinding off the plug so it's smooth.  U-joints are something kind of hard to see under a car, so I think a lot of times they are overlooked in judging.  But, of course, you have to leave room for a deduction if your car has the grease fittings.
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Offline Bill Cabaniss

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Re: U Joints
« Reply #9 on: March 29, 2011, 08:18:22 PM »
 I agree with Charles . U joints are very difficult to see on the show field. Grease them well and plug the hole.
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Re: U Joints
« Reply #10 on: March 29, 2011, 11:14:49 PM »
Quote from: Bill Cabaniss on March 29, 2011, 08:18:22 PM
I agree with Charles . U joints are very difficult to see on the show field. Grease them well and plug the hole.

While you search for the right ones ;)  Difficult to see at times but I don't think some of miss them very often

There was a supplier of high performance U joints at one point that produced ones without zert fittings (the channeling design for the grease creates some weak points) Though the design of the main body differs from the originals at least you would not have the zert, a plug or a channel to give it away
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Re: U Joints
« Reply #11 on: March 30, 2011, 09:28:29 AM »
 Jeff, you are right. We all want our cars to be authentic. I am thinking from a concours driven point of view. National events are farther away than they used to be, increasing the driving distance for the driven cars. U joints live in a harsh environment. I just need to know that I have a good quality joint that will last and be servicable and not fail me on the road.  Bill.
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Re: U Joints
« Reply #12 on: March 30, 2011, 06:46:25 PM »
Quote from: Bill Cabaniss on March 30, 2011, 09:28:29 AM
........... I just need to know that I have a good quality joint that will last and be servicable and not fail me on the road.  Bill.

Fully understand - sometimes we owners just have to make the best choice for us and take the hit if need be to make sure our cars and family are safe. Loosing a point would not keep me awake at night ;)
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