Joe Curry wrote:
>
> Atwell (Buff) Haines wrote:
> >
> > Learned Listers,
> >
> > As I get my Spitfire closer to being roadworthy, I was wondering
> about the
> > universal joints. The car was sitting in the PO's lawn for seven
> years,
> > and while all the u-joints SEEM ok now, I'm sure they could benefit
> from
> > some lubrication.
> >
> > Is there any way to do this short of removing them? I know some
> > universals had grease fittings on them, but these don't.
> >
> > All advise gratefully considered.
> >
> > Atwell (Buff) Haines
> > '79 Spitfire FM 96062
> >
> > Succasunna, NJ USA
> > CarBuff@scooter.net
>
> Atwell,
> If you are in a position to do so, I would suggest removal of all 4
> U-Joints. If they have set up several years, it's a good bet that
> they
> are at least dried up. If that is the case, They may feel ok when you
> rotate them, but they won't last long.
>
> Consider replacing all of them, since they are not that costly and as
> long as you have them out anyway, You'd likely be better off.
>
> I found that all 4 on my Spit were not only dried up, but also rusted
> on
> the inside where they could not be seen. Don't buy them from Victoria
> British. Go down to your local "cheapie auto parts store" They are
> very
> much cheaper and readily available.
>
> Joe Curry '63 Spit
>
> IF you do just lubricate them, you must remove the cups and take wheel
> bearing grease on your finger and force it into the needles around the
> cup. After that you must replace the cup taking care not to let any
> needles become dislodged from the outer perimeter of the cup.
> (Again, it is easier and more lasting to simply replace them)
Or you can get them from British Parts North West at about $12 each.
That's where I got mine.
Larry Zink
1964 Spitfire4
Houston
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