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Apr 17, 2007 | 02:01 PM

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buzzbait65

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looks like they gave you a conversion joint, you need a 1330 joint

Apr 17, 2007 | 02:21 PM

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NumberDummy

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Originally Posted by rchewitt50

Lesson #1, always compare the old and new parts BEFORE installation.

So I went to screw-your-buddy auto with the gangsta kid behind the counter. Possibly all of 6 mos. part experience. Doh!

LOL...today, that kid is considered a veteran in the revolving doors of autoparts stores!

6 Months on the job...Holy moly, he'll be a manager soon.

It wouldn't surprise me if the OP got a 1280/1330 combo, or a 1310/1350 u-joint combo.

Never trust a parts person, even an old vet..take the old parts...whether an air cleaner element or a u-joint with you whenever possible.

Apr 18, 2007 | 01:07 AM

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Alvin in AZ

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Originally Posted by NumberDummy

It wouldn't surprise me if the OP got a 1280/1330 combo, or a 1310/1350 u-joint combo.

Knowing nothing about it... that's the first thing that came to mind. :)

But was thinking it was a drive shaft patch-job, see? :/
Never dreamed a manufacturer would do that on purpose. :/

Ford LOL :)

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Never trust a parts person, even an old vet..take the old parts...whether an air cleaner element or a u-joint with you whenever possible.

Worked with a guy that had been a parts chaser for a diesel shop and swore...
"taking the old part with you is worth 10 thousand trips :/" -Fred Beck

That's sure as heck has helped me out over the years. :)

Alvin in AZ

Apr 18, 2007 | 10:35 AM

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rchewitt50

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Yesterday, I went to my GOOD parts store and they guy saw me bringing both U-joints in, he was just shaking his head like "Oh no, please no" After looking in books and comparing 5 different possiblities he had to order one and WE still dont know if it is right. I should bring that baby to the dealer counter just for the nostalgia factor. Those guys probably know off the top of their head.

Oh and Big Tony in Iraq, if you are reading this post, now you will get the little guy's letter about how the drive-line won't fit.

Apr 18, 2007 | 11:11 AM

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NumberDummy

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Why didn't you try the dealer first? Ford has the exact u-joints you are looking for. It takes 5 minutes to open a few boxes and compare joints...been there, done that. If I had known yesterday that the joints were composed of two different sizes, I could have saved you some time. These are Spicer (Dana) style joints.

C5TZ-4635-F .. U-Joint 1310/1330 ~ 3 5/8" -High / 3 1/4" -wide~Fits 1965/89 F100/250

Dana-Spicer part number: 210392-X

Both the Ford & Dana numbers can be crossed over to the numbers of the brands sold by auto parts stores.

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Apr 18, 2007 | 11:34 AM

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rchewitt50

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Originally Posted by NumberDummy

hang in there. It is ONE U-joint I am replacing. I brought the second improper u-joint as an example of what not to get. Besides, I like going to the good auto parts store. If it is not right, off to the dealer I go.

Apr 19, 2007 | 09:53 AM

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Alvin in AZ

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Originally Posted by NumberDummy

Why didn't you try the dealer first?

No offense, Bill but you'd have to --drag-- my stupid butt to the Ford dealer. :/
Got told -way-too-many-times- (me and) my pickup was obsolete! :/
If I never hear that O word again, it'll be too soon. ;)
Since I'll never buy another new Ford, I'll never have to go to a Ford dealer ever again. :)
Yippee.

YMMV ;)

Alvin woke up cranky in AZ

Apr 19, 2007 | 10:09 AM

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NumberDummy

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Originally Posted by Alvin in AZ

Since I'll never buy another new Ford, I'll never have to go to a Ford dealer ever again.
you oughtta see what I drive...it's a pickup, but's not a Ford either.

Alvin woke up cranky in AZ

I did too...join the club.

The point is, a Ford dealer carries 30 different part numbered u-joints, the auto parts stores carry 100's. 1310 u-joints have been used since the 1950's, so any dummy worth his salt will waltz down the aisle, open two or three boxes, and find the correct one. Elapsed time..a coupla minutes, tops.

I love the O word. O = $$$$ I buy and sell NOS parts.

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