[Healeys] Now that the tranny is out

[john spaur]

You can disassemble the U-joints, clean them and reassemble 
everything, although the entire process can be difficult or worse.

Replacement U-joints are not expensive, it is better to replace them.

John

At 02:31 PM 6/9/2012 -0700, Greg Mandas wrote:
>... and the drive shaft and the starter motor and the ...
>
>Anyone have issues with me going after the unassembled drive shaft 
>U-joints et. al., with a tooth brush and petrol? I'm thinking I 
>should pump grease though them till it runs clear.
>
>Also, what do I lubricate the starter pinion assembly with?  I just 
>washed off all the grease I put on, which kept the pinion gear from 
>returning. Funny thing, I flushed it with D40.  Works nice, 
>now.  I'm thinking I should use 3-in-1, since it was available in 65.
>
>Greg
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