Don Jordan Posted June 19, 2011 Report Posted June 19, 2011 I am going to replace the dust covers. I took the old one off and was looking at the U joint (it's not really a U joint - I'm not sure what it's called) Anyway the grease is hard as a rock. I got a lot out with a screwdriver. 2 questions: 1) would it hurt anything to soak the U joint in solvent to just clean it all out? 2) how do I repack it? Just fill it with grease after I get the dust cover on? I don't want to put in too much but I don't want to skimp on it either. Are they any hints on getting the rubber dust cover over the U joint? Thanks Quote
Jim Saraceno Posted June 19, 2011 Report Posted June 19, 2011 This should answer all your questions... http://www.imperialclub.com/Repair/Lit/Master/056/cover.htm Quote
plymouthasc Posted June 19, 2011 Report Posted June 19, 2011 Here is a little more clarification from the instruction sheets that were packaged with the original MoPar service parts. Quote
Don Jordan Posted June 19, 2011 Author Report Posted June 19, 2011 Excellent - thank you. That's tomorrow's chore. at least the weather is nice - I hate the cold. thanks again. Quote
oldmopar Posted June 19, 2011 Report Posted June 19, 2011 When I did mine I used CV Joint grease/lube in the joint closest modern grease I could think of that had a similar function. I found that the rubber boots need to be well lubed to get them installed and watch out for the bearing caps there are a lot of needles in the cap Quote
Don Jordan Posted June 20, 2011 Author Report Posted June 20, 2011 I found out about those pesky needles. They were not meant to be dropped. Here's the deal. All that I have read talks about putting the dust cover over the bearings. I found that one of the washers had been worn to almost nothing. I was very lucky to have found it. But the thing is rather than try to force the rubber dust cover over the bearings I punched out the pin and just slid the cover on. So much easier. Quote
Martin53Cranbrook Posted June 20, 2011 Report Posted June 20, 2011 i don't want to hyjack the thread but where can i find new joints and boots? mine are toast Quote
RobertKB Posted June 20, 2011 Report Posted June 20, 2011 Interesting thread. How did you punch out the pin and reinstall it? I believe you need a hydraulic press for that and that is must be within a couple of thousands of an inch exactly in the middle when replaced. Any photos of that process? Quote
TodFitch Posted June 20, 2011 Report Posted June 20, 2011 i don't want to hyjack the thread but where can i find new joints and boots? mine are toast The usual suspects for old Mopar stuff. I'd check with Roberts or Mitchell's first and somewhere down the list Bernbaum. Quote
TodFitch Posted June 20, 2011 Report Posted June 20, 2011 Interesting thread. How did you punch out the pin and reinstall it? I believe you need a hydraulic press for that and that is must be within a couple of thousands of an inch exactly in the middle when replaced. Any photos of that process? I'd like to know too. But I well say that my local automotive machine shop did not charge an excessive amount to do it. So I'd probably still go that way in the future but it would be nice to know of alternative techniques. Quote
Martin53Cranbrook Posted June 20, 2011 Report Posted June 20, 2011 The usual suspects for old Mopar stuff. I'd check with Roberts or Mitchell's first and somewhere down the list Bernbaum. not familiar with any of them, i usually try to find what i can at the basic shops, Autozone, Kragen, Napa etc. Quote
Don Jordan Posted June 20, 2011 Author Report Posted June 20, 2011 I just did on side today. I will try to document the procedure when I do the other side. I was amazed by how easy it came out and went in. With my luck it was a fluke and I won't get the other side. This isn't like regular U joints but I guess everybody knows that. I got new motor mounts, front and back, and the dust covers and the leather cover that covers shifting fork on the bell housing. Got it all from Bernbaum. Got what I ordered,. I probably won't get to it till Saturday. I'll send pictures when I get them.. Quote
TodFitch Posted June 20, 2011 Report Posted June 20, 2011 not familiar with any of them, i usually try to find what i can at the basic shops, Autozone, Kragen, Napa etc. I think there is a vendor list on the main section of this web site but I also have one on my web site: http://www.ply33.com/Parts/vendor Quote
desoto1939 Posted June 20, 2011 Report Posted June 20, 2011 There is a Miller toolthat the dealers had that was bolted to the bench this had a round impresion in it to rest the bal part of the pin. Then you put on a punch that fit over the pin and then pushed the pin out. To install the pin ther other end of the pin had a cup that the pin fit into you would then push the pin in and whenthe cup hit the ball then you knew your were centered on the assembly. I have the bench vise tool and also the pins and willpost pictures of the tool. Rich hartung Desoto1939@aol.com Quote
Martin53Cranbrook Posted June 20, 2011 Report Posted June 20, 2011 I think there is a vendor list on the main section of this web site but I also have one on my web site: http://www.ply33.com/Parts/vendor awesome, thanks for the info Quote
desoto1939 Posted June 20, 2011 Report Posted June 20, 2011 Here are picture of the miller tool C-327 that was used as the bench vise to push out the pin in the pin and trunion u-joints and the pushing tool for the pin. Rich Hartung desoto1939@aol.com Quote
hardlucktattoo Posted April 14, 2014 Report Posted April 14, 2014 Where can I find one asap been looking everywhere thanks Quote
_shel_ny Posted April 14, 2014 Report Posted April 14, 2014 Ebay or site advertisers andy bernbaum, or roberts motor parts 1 Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted April 14, 2014 Report Posted April 14, 2014 I hope Couldn't find one on ebay I hope you are not looking for the pin press tool or the ball and trunnion kit for your Windsor! Quote
hardlucktattoo Posted April 14, 2014 Report Posted April 14, 2014 No looking a dust cover for my 51 Plymouth Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted April 14, 2014 Report Posted April 14, 2014 (edited) I thought I saw in your profile that you had a 1950 chrysler windsor? Now it says 1951 Concord Thats why I posted that the B&T kit and tool would not work for a chrysler-I hope dementia is not settling in on me! Edited April 14, 2014 by Dodgeb4ya Quote
_shel_ny Posted April 14, 2014 Report Posted April 14, 2014 (edited) Couldn't find one on ebay possibly a nomenclature problem: MoPar manual name vs. commonly used name Like if you asked the mechanic about your propeller shaft. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p3984.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H1.Xuniversal+joint+boot+1951+plymouth&_nkw=universal+joint+boot+1951+plymouth&_sacat=0&_from=R40 http://www.oldmoparts.com/parts-universal-joint.aspx http://www.robertsmotorparts.com/store/universal-joints Edited April 14, 2014 by shel_ny Quote
hardlucktattoo Posted April 14, 2014 Report Posted April 14, 2014 does anyone know of something i can use now or a part number from napa,autozone,advance, Quote
TodFitch Posted April 14, 2014 Report Posted April 14, 2014 does anyone know of something i can use now or a part number from napa,autozone,advance, Some people have mentioned finding some universal fit CV boots that they made fit but I've never seen one in a catalog that would work for the dimensions on my car's U-joints. So I think you are pretty much going to have to go to the vendors that specialize in antique car parts. By the way, I've had bad luck with the rubber boots. I think they are all old stock and the rubber is no longer fresh. The leather boots, if properly installed, seem to work fine and seem to last forever. Quote
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