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ling102 · 06-06-2023, 03:18 PM

How much Corn Head Grease will I need when I replace my universal joint in my 46 Super Deluxe?
Thanks Guys.

richard crow · 06-07-2023, 08:44 AM

look in the ford manual how much corn grease does it say to use none. use what the manual says

Tbone · 06-07-2023, 12:02 PM

I believe it was about half a tube

Fritz · 06-07-2023, 01:38 PM

I remember using a full tube. I think others here have posted similarly.

Ford Freak · 06-07-2023, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by fritz

i remember using a full tube. I think others here have posted similarly.

x2!!!

Ron Pilger · 06-07-2023, 03:34 PM

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Last night I changed out the four decades old u-joint in a 34 Coupe. I used 3/4 of a tube of JD corn head grease. Same stuff I presently use in five other cars.

Kens 36 · 06-07-2023, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by richard crow

look in the ford manual how much corn grease does it say to use none. use what the manual says

Good Lord. It is NOT corn grease.

aussie merc · 06-07-2023, 06:51 PM

No richard it says soda soap grease if you can find it please post where. Cornheader or semifluid bearing grease is the closest that can be found these days

alanwoodieman · 06-08-2023, 07:16 AM

mix 1/2 synthetic grease with 1/2 synthetic trans fluid this combination works great, does not cake up and seems to stay in the bearings of the u-joint

Planojc · 06-08-2023, 08:08 AM

You can remove the speedometer turtle and pump grease till it starts coming out the opening.

woodiewagon46 · 06-08-2023, 08:13 AM

I used an entire cartridge in my Model A.

ling102 · 06-08-2023, 11:55 AM

I appreciate all of the information and replies.
Thanks guys.

Duke · 06-08-2023, 01:07 PM

What are you guys using for a seal on the bell? Cork or an o-ring?

19Fordy · 06-08-2023, 02:18 PM

I used about a tube and a half of Cornhead Grease and the neoprene o-ring seal.
Car is 1940 Ford.

Duke · 06-08-2023, 03:21 PM

Do you have a size for the o-ring that I could ask the parts guys to get?
Thanks

marko39 · 06-08-2023, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Duke

Do you have a size for the o-ring that I could ask the parts guys to get?
Thanks

I made one using a piece of rubber tubing that had the right diameter and joined it with a small spring. Made sure it was oil resistant.

FlatheadTed · 06-08-2023, 03:41 PM

I pint ,CV joint grease is a good modern equivalent

19Fordy · 06-09-2023, 10:16 AM

Duke: I bought mine 6 years ago on Ebay from this fellow:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/25125522858...Bk9SR-7C0ouUYg
Don't forget to install the paper gaskets before you assemble everything.

Duke · 06-09-2023, 11:27 PM

Thank you 19Fordy,
Marko39- do you have any details on the tube?

marko39 · 06-10-2023, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duke

Thank you 19Fordy,
Marko39- do you have any details on the tube?

It was just a piece I had that was about 5/16 dia. And fit good in groove of clamshell.

06-06-2023, 03:18 PM	#1
ling102 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 42	How much Corn Head Grease? How much Corn Head Grease will I need when I replace my universal joint in my 46 Super Deluxe? Thanks Guys.

06-07-2023, 08:44 AM	#2
richard crow Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,770	Re: How much Corn Head Grease? look in the ford manual how much corn grease does it say to use none. use what the manual says

06-07-2023, 12:02 PM	#3
Tbone Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bridgewater, NJ Posts: 23	Re: How much Corn Head Grease? I believe it was about half a tube

06-07-2023, 01:38 PM	#4
Fritz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: From Chicago. Now Nashville Posts: 207	Re: How much Corn Head Grease? I remember using a full tube. I think others here have posted similarly. __________________ Cars and metal rust away and are destroyed, but the Word of God will stand forever (Isaiah 40:8, Matthew 24:35).

06-07-2023, 03:34 PM	#6
Ron Pilger Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camrose, Alberta Posts: 396	Re: How much Corn Head Grease? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Last night I changed out the four decades old u-joint in a 34 Coupe. I used 3/4 of a tube of JD corn head grease. Same stuff I presently use in five other cars.

06-07-2023, 06:51 PM	#8
aussie merc Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: sydney australia Posts: 1,034	Re: How much Corn Head Grease? No richard it says soda soap grease if you can find it please post where. Cornheader or semifluid bearing grease is the closest that can be found these days

06-08-2023, 07:16 AM	#9
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 2,963	Re: How much Corn Head Grease? mix 1/2 synthetic grease with 1/2 synthetic trans fluid this combination works great, does not cake up and seems to stay in the bearings of the u-joint

06-08-2023, 08:08 AM	#10
Planojc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 847	Re: How much Corn Head Grease? You can remove the speedometer turtle and pump grease till it starts coming out the opening.

06-08-2023, 08:13 AM	#11
woodiewagon46 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 1,555	Re: How much Corn Head Grease? I used an entire cartridge in my Model A.

06-08-2023, 11:55 AM	#12
ling102 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 42	Re: How much Corn Head Grease? I appreciate all of the information and replies. Thanks guys.

06-08-2023, 01:07 PM	#13
Duke Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Vernon, BC Posts: 202	Re: How much Corn Head Grease? What are you guys using for a seal on the bell? Cork or an o-ring?

06-08-2023, 03:21 PM	#15
Duke Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Vernon, BC Posts: 202	Re: How much Corn Head Grease? Do you have a size for the o-ring that I could ask the parts guys to get? Thanks

06-08-2023, 03:41 PM	#17
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,705	Re: How much Corn Head Grease? I pint ,CV joint grease is a good modern equivalent __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters ,

06-09-2023, 10:16 AM	#18
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,945	Re: How much Corn Head Grease? Duke: I bought mine 6 years ago on Ebay from this fellow: https://www.ebay.com/itm/25125522858...Bk9SR-7C0ouUYg Don't forget to install the paper gaskets before you assemble everything.

06-09-2023, 11:27 PM	#19
Duke Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Vernon, BC Posts: 202	Re: How much Corn Head Grease? Thank you 19Fordy, Marko39- do you have any details on the tube?