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U-Joints, etc. - '73 142[ALL/1998] posted by Craig on
Friday, 22 August 1997, at 8:24 a.m.
Morning,
It's time to replace the u-joints, bearing, and flanges on my '73 142 (auto-trans). My question(s) is such: Is there any issue that may not be obvious now, that will be an obvious issue when I get the old parts out - i.e. alignment, and so on. This job seems like an easy one, but that's what I've thought about many other items on this car. I can't put this one off any longer, but am I going to need a shop to assist in any protion of this job?
One (more) problem down, hundreds more to go!
Thanks in advance for any input,
Craig
Re: U-Joints, etc. - '73 142[ALL/1998] posted by Glenn R. Goodspeed on
Monday, 25 August 1997, at 9:08 p.m.
Ha! Sorry, just couldn't keep it down. You're right, changing u-joints looks like a pretty straightforward task. But I'm here to tell you, getting those buggers out can be one heckuva chore.
Make sure you have a very stout drift to use when hammering on the u-joints. It wouldn't hurt to use a 5-pound hammer. Wear gloves. Above all, be very careful how you hit them. If you bend a flange, your driveshaft will never be still again.
Changing u-joints is a very do-able job, but don't underestimate it. Get the driveshaft out and onto a workbench (preferably in a big vise) where you can get a good shot at the u-joints. Allow twice as much time as you think it will take. Have fun! -Glenn.
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Re: U-Joints, etc. - '73 142[ALL/1998] posted by Glenn R. Goodspeed on
Monday, 25 August 1997, at 9:13 p.m.
Say, come to think of it, I have a rubber center bearing mount that I bought to install in a '73 164. I never could get the driveshaft out of the car because the u-bolt nuts were rounded off. If you think the bearing mount will fit your car, drop a line. I'd be glad to send it to you for the cost of shipping. -Glenn.