Drake Needle Bearing U-Joint?

[Fred A]

Do I need the big gob of grease like the common Ford type? Thanks: Fred A

[Bursonaw]

Yes, the same as a regular Ford u-joint. I’ve also heard that corn husker grease works well. I’ve used these the Lincoln style u-joints for many years. They work very well.

Hope this helps.




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[Ken/Alabama]

Originally Posted by Fred A

Do I need the big gob of grease like the common Ford type? Thanks: Fred A

If your using the repop Lincoln joint be sure to check for end play after you tighten the bolt. It shouldn't have any . The ones I've see were junk. Had better than 1/4" play in and out. Friend of mine ruined two transmissions before we figuired out the problem.

[Fred A]

So grease as usual. Rechecked the end play and was OK. Didn't seem unreasonable that they could use a more modern U-Joint, but onward and... Thanks Fred A

[JM 35 Sedan]

Originally Posted by Bursonaw

Yes, the same as a regular Ford u-joint. I’ve also heard that corn husker grease works well. I’ve used these the Lincoln style u-joints for many years. They work very well.

Hope this helps.




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You might mean Corn Head Grease, by John Deere.
I've read previous posts here that mentioned needle bearing Lincoln repro U joints weren't the best, but I have no personal experience.

[Lawrie]

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[john in illinois]

Originally Posted by Ken/Alabama

If your using the repop Lincoln joint be sure to check for end play after you tighten the bolt. It shouldn't have any . The ones I've see were junk. Had better than 1/4" play in and out. Friend of mine ruined two transmissions before we figuired out the problem.

I had the same problem with the Drake u joint,. Got a NOS from Fred.

John