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02-05-2014, 10:49 PM | #1 |
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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!
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02-05-2014, 11:25 PM | #2 |
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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.
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02-06-2014, 06:43 AM | #3 |
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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
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02-06-2014, 08:45 AM | #4 |
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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.
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02-06-2014, 09:33 AM | #5 |
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Re: U-joint, what is the proper lubricant?
Thanks guys I really appreciate it. Vic, glad you're feeling better.
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02-06-2014, 09:50 AM | #6 |
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02-06-2014, 06:23 PM | #8 |
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Ok Mike, if I'm feelin' better I'll be up there Saturday and I'll bring the Corn Head.
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02-06-2014, 08:44 PM | #9 |
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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
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