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7_Zero · 07-08-2014, 11:22 AM

Just received the gasket set for the rear end and u-joint, the set came with cork instead of felt for the clamshell. Anyone have any experience using the cork? I am debating on just reusing the existing felt that is already in the clamshell vs the cork.

Trying to get the car ready for this weekend so I do not have time to wait and reorder one with felt instead. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Tom Wesenberg · 07-08-2014, 12:14 PM

I haven't heard of cork in the clamshell. I would reuse the felt you already have installed.

Be sure to liberally grease the inside and outside of the cups.

Mitch//pa · 07-08-2014, 12:46 PM

i have used the cork with no problem

Bruce Lancaster · 07-08-2014, 01:36 PM

From the '32 parts book...B-4516 (was A prefix, same part for all), "Felt (universal joint housing cap)"
Cork can be used, but is a bit of a wrestling match as you try to get it curved in two planes long enough to assemble.

hardtimes · 07-08-2014, 02:07 PM

When I ordered my last such set, it came with BOTH types in same package. So, I use both. On the cork, I put in hot water to 'relax' it and use a sealant with whichever I install. Both , installed properly, work great ...JMO !

jetrod · 07-08-2014, 02:19 PM

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Have used cork often, dry, with no problems.

pat in Santa Cruz · 07-08-2014, 03:58 PM

I've used both with good results

07-08-2014, 11:22 AM	#1
7_Zero Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 103	Cork or felt in U-joint housing? Just received the gasket set for the rear end and u-joint, the set came with cork instead of felt for the clamshell. Anyone have any experience using the cork? I am debating on just reusing the existing felt that is already in the clamshell vs the cork. Trying to get the car ready for this weekend so I do not have time to wait and reorder one with felt instead. Any suggestions? Thanks!

07-08-2014, 12:14 PM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Cork or felt in U-joint housing? I haven't heard of cork in the clamshell. I would reuse the felt you already have installed. Be sure to liberally grease the inside and outside of the cups.

07-08-2014, 12:46 PM	#3
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Cork or felt in U-joint housing? i have used the cork with no problem

07-08-2014, 01:36 PM	#4
Bruce Lancaster Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Madison, NJ Posts: 5,230	Re: Cork or felt in U-joint housing? From the '32 parts book...B-4516 (was A prefix, same part for all), "Felt (universal joint housing cap)" Cork can be used, but is a bit of a wrestling match as you try to get it curved in two planes long enough to assemble.

07-08-2014, 02:07 PM	#5
hardtimes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South California Posts: 6,188	Re: Cork or felt in U-joint housing? When I ordered my last such set, it came with BOTH types in same package. So, I use both. On the cork, I put in hot water to 'relax' it and use a sealant with whichever I install. Both , installed properly, work great ...JMO !

07-08-2014, 02:19 PM	#6
jetrod Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central NC Posts: 68	Re: Cork or felt in U-joint housing? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Have used cork often, dry, with no problems.

07-08-2014, 03:58 PM	#7
pat in Santa Cruz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: santa cruz, calif Posts: 2,011	Re: Cork or felt in U-joint housing? I've used both with good results