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Henry Floored · 02-05-2014, 10:49 PM

Hey guys I'm going through the driveline on my '41 Coupe. I would to properly care for and maintain my shiny new u-joint. Any tips or suggestions? Thanks!

Old Henry · 02-05-2014, 11:25 PM

John Deere corn head grease. See demo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEwk_sYP6A8

It's solid enough to not leak out but becomes more liquid when stirred to keep from just carving out a cavern for the U-joint to turn in without getting greased like the thicker greases do.

Vic Piano · 02-06-2014, 06:43 AM

Mike, I've got a bunch of Corn head grease tubes, let me know if you need any. If I'm feeling better, I'll bring some up to the Hot rod Breakfast on Saturday. Vic

JM 35 Sedan · 02-06-2014, 08:45 AM

I rebuilt the rear and changed gear ratio to 3.78 in my 35 Fordor Sedan for a cross country trip last June. I buttered JDCHG all over and around the UJ prior to putting the torque tube and UJ covers back in place. Then put more JDCHG in through the Zerk fitting. I have since put over 10,000 miles on this car. Plan to do the same on my '35 Coupe as it goes back together. BTW no noticeable leakage at the UJ since adding this grease. I am a believer in using this grease for both the UJ and steering box.

Henry Floored · 02-06-2014, 09:33 AM

Thanks guys I really appreciate it. Vic, glad you're feeling better.

Vic Piano · 02-06-2014, 09:50 AM

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Thanks Mike, still not 100%, maybe some of that coffee at the Breakfast Club will cure me...

Do you want me to bring a tube of Corn Head grease up?

Henry Floored · 02-06-2014, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vic Piano

Thanks Mike, still not 100%, maybe some of that coffee at the Breakfast Club will cure me...

Do you want me to bring a tube of Corn Head grease up?

Yeah that sounds good Vic. I'd appreciate that. Looking forward to seeing you this weekend.

Vic Piano · 02-06-2014, 06:23 PM

Ok Mike, if I'm feelin' better I'll be up there Saturday and I'll bring the Corn Head.

JM 35 Sedan · 02-06-2014, 08:44 PM

Mike, here's a post from the Early Ford V-8 Club website on UJ lube that you may be interested in reading.
http://www.earlyfordv8.org/forum/vie...=18&Topic=6968

02-05-2014, 10:49 PM	#1
Henry Floored Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 583	U-joint, what is the proper lubricant? Hey guys I'm going through the driveline on my '41 Coupe. I would to properly care for and maintain my shiny new u-joint. Any tips or suggestions? Thanks!

02-05-2014, 11:25 PM	#2
Old Henry Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 5,762	Re: U-joint, what is the proper lubricant? John Deere corn head grease. See demo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEwk_sYP6A8 It's solid enough to not leak out but becomes more liquid when stirred to keep from just carving out a cavern for the U-joint to turn in without getting greased like the thicker greases do. __________________ Prof. Henry (The Roaming Gnome) "It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” *Ursula K. Le Guin in The Left Hand of Darkness

02-06-2014, 06:43 AM	#3
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: U-joint, what is the proper lubricant? Mike, I've got a bunch of Corn head grease tubes, let me know if you need any. If I'm feeling better, I'll bring some up to the Hot rod Breakfast on Saturday. Vic __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

02-06-2014, 08:45 AM	#4
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: U-joint, what is the proper lubricant? I rebuilt the rear and changed gear ratio to 3.78 in my 35 Fordor Sedan for a cross country trip last June. I buttered JDCHG all over and around the UJ prior to putting the torque tube and UJ covers back in place. Then put more JDCHG in through the Zerk fitting. I have since put over 10,000 miles on this car. Plan to do the same on my '35 Coupe as it goes back together. BTW no noticeable leakage at the UJ since adding this grease. I am a believer in using this grease for both the UJ and steering box. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein* Last edited by JM 35 Sedan; 02-06-2014 at 08:50 AM.

02-06-2014, 09:33 AM	#5
Henry Floored Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 583	Re: U-joint, what is the proper lubricant? Thanks guys I really appreciate it. Vic, glad you're feeling better.

02-06-2014, 09:50 AM	#6
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: U-joint, what is the proper lubricant? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks Mike, still not 100%, maybe some of that coffee at the Breakfast Club will cure me... Do you want me to bring a tube of Corn Head grease up? __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

02-06-2014, 06:23 PM	#8
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: U-joint, what is the proper lubricant? Ok Mike, if I'm feelin' better I'll be up there Saturday and I'll bring the Corn Head. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

02-06-2014, 08:44 PM	#9
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: U-joint, what is the proper lubricant? Mike, here's a post from the Early Ford V-8 Club website on UJ lube that you may be interested in reading. http://www.earlyfordv8.org/forum/vie...=18&Topic=6968 __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*