In replacing u-joints on a propeller shaft, what is the criteria for
determining if your shaft requires replacement? My second attempt to
remove the old, shot u-joint from my shaft was successful, but I noted that
the yoke welded to the shaft has some gouges in the bearing cups. One has
a gouge about 1/16" of an inch deep.
How critical is it for the yoke to be totally smooth and blemish-free? It
may seem a silly question, but I hate to toss another $200 for a new shaft
if I can get by ignoring the gouges and putting the new u-joint in
place. On the other hand, I definitely do not want to piece it together
and have a failure going down the road.
Thrifty but not crazy...
Ron Deaver
1980 Russet Brown Spitfire 1500
Issaquah, WA
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