How do I grease my U-joints?
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How do I grease my U-joints?
I have my 3-speed auxiliary installed and ready to roll. But I can't grease any of my brand-new U-joints because the tip of my grease gun won't fit between the knuckles! Does anyone know where I can get a smaller diameter tip? Is there one designed just for this operation? The only other option is to disconnect the flanges so I can open the angles wider...
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How do I grease my U-joints?
[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 03-Jun-01 AT 03:15 PM (EST)[/font][p]Hi Charles, try going to a parts store or two for the grease gun tip, and take the old one with you to be sure you will find a smaller dia. tip. or, try 45 deg. zerk fittings maybe.
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How do I grease my U-joints?
Charles, Have you tried rotating the shaft. Most are on angles and if you rotate it to the correct position you can grease it. I have found this to be true on my trucks, yours may be different.
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How do I grease my U-joints?
Thanks for the tip (no pun intended). I found a slightly smaller tip, but I also had to rotate the joints to JUST the right angle. Then I could just barely get the gun tip on the fitting. What a RPITA though.
I'll take a few snaps of the aux. transmission setup soon. It's working great; RPM went from 3025 down to 2550 at 60 mph. Much quieter from the engine (although it's another set of gears whining...)
I'll take a few snaps of the aux. transmission setup soon. It's working great; RPM went from 3025 down to 2550 at 60 mph. Much quieter from the engine (although it's another set of gears whining...)
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