Trouble finding ujoints.....
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Trouble finding ujoints.....
Hey guys, im having problems finding ujoints for my truck. Or i guess the mechanic is, the driveshaft dropped of the front after hauling a load. His shop fixed the yoke that was messed up and now he cant find a joint to fit. Says it must not be the original transmission for the truck, since it has two different sizes for the joint. I've never seen such a thing before. Probably why i dont work on them...lol.
Are they originly one size on all four caps, or different sizes for driveshaft and tranny yoke? And any help locating one would be great. Thanks guys.
Travis
Are they originly one size on all four caps, or different sizes for driveshaft and tranny yoke? And any help locating one would be great. Thanks guys.
Travis
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Two different sizes is fairly common on fords If you will post details on your truck (year, which transmission it has etc.)
we can probably tell you what U joint you need. This one from O'reilly for Example ( This one is for an automatic transmission if yours is manual you might need a different one):
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...1462&ppt=C0362
we can probably tell you what U joint you need. This one from O'reilly for Example ( This one is for an automatic transmission if yours is manual you might need a different one):
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...1462&ppt=C0362
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If you have the old U joint you can measure it and order one from Spicer Here:
Spicer U-joints, Universal joints, Driveshaft, Axels
That is if you can't find one at the local auto parts store.
hope this helps solve your problem.
Spicer U-joints, Universal joints, Driveshaft, Axels
That is if you can't find one at the local auto parts store.
hope this helps solve your problem.
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It is better if you have the old joint if it is not available then the measure the hole diameter and the length and do the clips go in the ends or between the ears of the yokes?
Here are pictures showing the 2 major types of u joints and the main dimensions you will need to measure to find the right U joint
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Your yokes will probably be a different style than shown here but the Idea is the same.
Here are pictures showing the 2 major types of u joints and the main dimensions you will need to measure to find the right U joint
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Your yokes will probably be a different style than shown here but the Idea is the same.
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IIRC mine were federal moguls named 265 and 270 for rear driveshaft from my t19.
Front drive shaft 265 at axle, 270 at case
Rear driveshaft 270 at case, 265 at axle.
I used them federal mogul ones, if i had a chance i'd probably switch back to spicer: Blew 3 caps on the front wheel-ujoints #377, they were cast metal.... harder than heck, but no give to them. Hard might be a good thing once they are installed though and are running fine so either way lol. once on they were great
i dont remember if the snap rings were inside or outside. both are 1330 series...
the 270 is spicer 5-1330X maybe:
Universal Joint Style 1330
Bearing Cap Style 4 plain
Bearing Cap Diameter (in) Axis 1 1.063-1.064 in.
Width Overall (in) Axis 1 3.622 in.
Bearing Cap Diameter (in) Axis 2 1.063-1.064 in.
Width Overall (in) Axis 2 3.622 in.
and the 265 is spicer 5-793X or maybe 5-792X:
Universal Joint Style 1330
Bearing Cap Style 4 plain
Bearing Cap Diameter (in) Axis 1 1.063 in.
Width Including Clips (in) Axis 1 3.622 in.
Bearing Cap Diameter (in) Axis 2 1.125 in.
Width Including Clips (in) Axis 2 3.622 in.
mines an 87' but should be about the same afaik
http://www2.dana.com/expertforms/dek350.aspx
This should tell you as well
Front drive shaft 265 at axle, 270 at case
Rear driveshaft 270 at case, 265 at axle.
I used them federal mogul ones, if i had a chance i'd probably switch back to spicer: Blew 3 caps on the front wheel-ujoints #377, they were cast metal.... harder than heck, but no give to them. Hard might be a good thing once they are installed though and are running fine so either way lol. once on they were great
i dont remember if the snap rings were inside or outside. both are 1330 series...
the 270 is spicer 5-1330X maybe:
Universal Joint Style 1330
Bearing Cap Style 4 plain
Bearing Cap Diameter (in) Axis 1 1.063-1.064 in.
Width Overall (in) Axis 1 3.622 in.
Bearing Cap Diameter (in) Axis 2 1.063-1.064 in.
Width Overall (in) Axis 2 3.622 in.
and the 265 is spicer 5-793X or maybe 5-792X:
Universal Joint Style 1330
Bearing Cap Style 4 plain
Bearing Cap Diameter (in) Axis 1 1.063 in.
Width Including Clips (in) Axis 1 3.622 in.
Bearing Cap Diameter (in) Axis 2 1.125 in.
Width Including Clips (in) Axis 2 3.622 in.
mines an 87' but should be about the same afaik
http://www2.dana.com/expertforms/dek350.aspx
This should tell you as well
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IIRC mine were federal moguls named 265 and 270 for rear driveshaft from my t19.
Front drive shaft 265 at axle, 270 at case
Rear driveshaft 270 at case, 265 at axle.
I used them federal mogul ones, if i had a chance i'd probably switch back to spicer: Blew 3 caps on the front wheel-ujoints #377, they were cast metal.... harder than heck, but no give to them. Hard might be a good thing once they are installed though and are running fine so either way lol. once on they were great
i dont remember if the snap rings were inside or outside. both are 1330 series...
the 270 is spicer 5-1330X maybe:
Universal Joint Style 1330
Bearing Cap Style 4 plain
Bearing Cap Diameter (in) Axis 1 1.063-1.064 in.
Width Overall (in) Axis 1 3.622 in.
Bearing Cap Diameter (in) Axis 2 1.063-1.064 in.
Width Overall (in) Axis 2 3.622 in.
and the 265 is spicer 5-793X or maybe 5-792X:
Universal Joint Style 1330
Bearing Cap Style 4 plain
Bearing Cap Diameter (in) Axis 1 1.063 in.
Width Including Clips (in) Axis 1 3.622 in.
Bearing Cap Diameter (in) Axis 2 1.125 in.
Width Including Clips (in) Axis 2 3.622 in.
mines an 87' but should be about the same afaik
The Expert - K350 - Information for driveshafts, u-joints, axles, heavy axles, light axles, Driveline
This should tell you as well
Front drive shaft 265 at axle, 270 at case
Rear driveshaft 270 at case, 265 at axle.
I used them federal mogul ones, if i had a chance i'd probably switch back to spicer: Blew 3 caps on the front wheel-ujoints #377, they were cast metal.... harder than heck, but no give to them. Hard might be a good thing once they are installed though and are running fine so either way lol. once on they were great
i dont remember if the snap rings were inside or outside. both are 1330 series...
the 270 is spicer 5-1330X maybe:
Universal Joint Style 1330
Bearing Cap Style 4 plain
Bearing Cap Diameter (in) Axis 1 1.063-1.064 in.
Width Overall (in) Axis 1 3.622 in.
Bearing Cap Diameter (in) Axis 2 1.063-1.064 in.
Width Overall (in) Axis 2 3.622 in.
and the 265 is spicer 5-793X or maybe 5-792X:
Universal Joint Style 1330
Bearing Cap Style 4 plain
Bearing Cap Diameter (in) Axis 1 1.063 in.
Width Including Clips (in) Axis 1 3.622 in.
Bearing Cap Diameter (in) Axis 2 1.125 in.
Width Including Clips (in) Axis 2 3.622 in.
mines an 87' but should be about the same afaik
The Expert - K350 - Information for driveshafts, u-joints, axles, heavy axles, light axles, Driveline
This should tell you as well
once you find what is there it can be cross referenced to what ever is available locally 2 things I look for with u joints is a grease Zerk and a lifetime warranty. It doesn't matter whose u joint you get if they are not installed right you are going to have problems and some times that is a lot easier said than done.
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New u-joints only have enough grease in them to hold the needle bearings in place for assembly. They need to be greased once they're installed.
Also, the hole for the grease zerk is a weak spot: The joint should be installed so that when driving forward the stress on the joint is trying to compress the area where the zerk is, not trying to stretch it...
Also, the hole for the grease zerk is a weak spot: The joint should be installed so that when driving forward the stress on the joint is trying to compress the area where the zerk is, not trying to stretch it...
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Thanks for the all the responses guys. Got the truck back on the road today. I need to remember to grease the joint soon. Wow I really cant believe it shifts that well. Reckon it's been bad for quite a while an just didn't know it. Anyway, thanks again to everyone.
Travis
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