[TR] u-joint installation

[Ibsen Dow]

Peter,

I have done this job countless times especially on the rear TR3 u-joint. I was
constantly having to replace that one over a period of thirty years several
times over that time period, with increasing frequency. As Dave mentioned, I
too decided to let the pros do it for once and they found that the rear yoke
was bad. It was causing the rear u-joints to fail faster then normal. I also
found that the splines on the drive shaft were badly worn, and that they could
not balance the driveshaft for me. I would have to rebuild the complete shaft
if I wanted to eliminate any vibration. They installed splicer components
(very expensive, but high quality) and now the driveshaft is like new, if not
better. No vibration & very smooth in operation.

When I went into the shop they quoted me $65.00 for r&r the u-joints and
balancing the shaft. I was to supply the u-joints. My recommendation for your
TR6 would be to have the pros in your area check your shaft, mount your
u-joints & balance. Save your time for other maint issues, like... did you
stop the oil leaks, and tidy up the engine compartment yet?

Best regards,

Ibsen
'59 TR3
'71 TR6
'79 Spitfire SCCA D/M
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Dave1massey at cs.com
  To: triumphs at autox.team.net
  Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 5:28 AM
  Subject: Re: [TR] u-joint installation


  In a message dated 7/24/2008 10:27:50 PM Central Daylight Time,
  peterara at msn.com writes:
  > I know this has been covered, but I can't find my notes.  So could you
  > folks
  > refresh me on installing u-joints into the half shafts of my TR6.  I know
it
  > involves sockets and vices (not the alcohol drinking vices), but any
  > tips/methods would be very appreciated.
  >
  Peter, I've done this with hammers, sockets and a vice, and with sockets and
  an hydraulic press.  The easiest method I've found, however, is take it to a
  shop and let the pro's do it.

  Dave
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