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Patrick L. · 04-17-2012, 07:15 AM

When pumping the u-joint cavity full of grease you just have to be careful not to also fill the transmission with grease.. I guess removing a speedo housing screw helps, but, removing the whole speedo drive may be better.. If the transmission uses original type bearings then transmission oil will end up mixing with the u-joint grease.. I now mix grease with a 600W/heavy type oil and keep it in its own grease gun.. Some day I may try a 1200-1500 wgt oil to see what that looks like..

04-17-2012, 07:15 AM	#17
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Pack the U-Joint? When pumping the u-joint cavity full of grease you just have to be careful not to also fill the transmission with grease.. I guess removing a speedo housing screw helps, but, removing the whole speedo drive may be better.. If the transmission uses original type bearings then transmission oil will end up mixing with the u-joint grease.. I now mix grease with a 600W/heavy type oil and keep it in its own grease gun.. Some day I may try a 1200-1500 wgt oil to see what that looks like..