Bryan,
I usually set one cup into the yoke, install the spider into that cup (to
make sure the needle bearings are still "together") and push the spider up
to help guide the second cup into place. I use my bench vise to press the
second cup into place while making sure the needle bearings haven't slipped
by pushing the spider between the two cups.
Let me know if it's not clear.... the downside to "listing" while working
:-)
Jim
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stinocher, Bryan D. [SMTP:bdstinocher@sewsus.com]
> Sent: Monday, September 28, 1998 3:19 PM
> To: 'TRIUMPH MAIL'
> Subject: U-joint installation
>
>
> I'll try again. Anyone out there familiar with installing u-joints? I have
> figured out how to get them out with my vise, and have had fair success
> with
> it. However, pressing them back in can be a bear, to say the least. Got
> one
> in on Saturday, but it took far longer than I think it should have. I
> pushed
> the cups into the yokes simultaneously, and found I needed three arms and
> still didn't have everything covered. Kept losing one needle bearing, so I
> had to back it out, replace it, etc. Any tips? They would be much
> appreciated. Also, no fancy tools, only a vise, 3/4 socket, and a u-haul
> lock (don't ask!).
>
> Thanks.
> Bryan
> bdstinocher@sewsus.com
> 502-782-7397 xt. 2284
> 68 TR 250 CD 5853 L
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