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Hi Chuck -
was looking at this also - wondering how that yoke will come out - 
tried hammering - not too hard - and a lot of wrench oil - but no
luck -  if you find out - can you please let me know.
Took it to Mini-Mania - but none of the techies were around - 
anyone?
thnx - 
Willy
73 Midget
60 BugEye
> Date: Tue, 11 Nov 1997 09:12:27 -0500
> From: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>
> MIME-Version: 1.0
> To: Rivergate@compuserve.com
> CC: spridgets@autox.team.net
> Subject: 5-speed conversion: the front U-joint
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> Hi,
> 
> I am preparing to order the Datsun 5-speed conversion kit from
> Rivergate. I have the engine and tranny out of the car, and I 
> am just now going to call some junk yards for the Datsun tranny.
> 
> Question: How does the front U-joint come out of the drive
> shaft. It appears to be welded in. The shoulder of the yoke
> sits right down on the end of the drive shaft, and there is a
> weld around the shaft right at the joint. Sure doesn't look
> like it will separate. Any suggestions are welcome. I don't
> want to ruin the thing before I start.
> 
> chuck 
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> chuck ciaffone chuckc@ibm.net
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