HMENTZEN@aol.com wrote:
> I have a few questions regarding the propeller shaft on my 79 Spit. I am
> planning to replace the u-joints because the shaft seems to have to much free
> play and it might be the cause of some clunking when I shift. I dropped the
> exhaust system this evening and sprayed all the bolts with penetrant. When I
> looked at the front of the shaft it looked like it had a c-v type joint
> instead of a u-joint. I thought this style was used on the 80's ?
> It seemed like most of the slop was at the c-v end of the shaft. Is that
> rebuildable? Will an older style shaft (with 2 u-joints) fit if I can find
> one in the junk yard? All ideas will be appreciated. TIA
>
> Hans Mentzen 79 Spit
> FM 92061
Hans,
You have the later style shaft, which is interchangeable with the earlier shaft
-- having a universal joint at each end.
Regards,
Ed Hamilton
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