Re: Spitfire Wants Another U-Joint

[ingate@shiseis.com (Shane F. Ingate)]

Martin Secrest wrote:
        > What's the best way to check for a bad u-joint?

This will apply to most U-joints.  As wear develops, the retaining circlip
"spins".  If the UJ has been painted, then the spinning circlip will
show shiny metal.  This is a good reason to paint the UJ (hammerite
paint works well) after it has been assembled in the half-shaft.

Another way to check the UJ is with the car solidly on jack-stands,
look for any relative movement between the UJ and the yoke,
the halfshaft and the hubs.

        Shane Ingate in San Diego