" grumpy??? I can't figure out how to replace my trucks u-joints
I've never seen a u-joint removed or replaced, any tips"
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it helps to have the correct tools, like a hydraulic press,
and or tools like a screw thread press , designed to remove u-joints,
use of a hydraulic press is recommended, as it is generally easier.
don't beat them with a hammer it almost always results in damage, use a tool or press.
use of MOLY BASE GREASE HELPS PROLONG U-JOINT LIFE
on some u-joints soaking them with a penetrating spray oil and use of a propane torch to heat and cool the u-joint intermittently
and repeatedly will make u-joint removal and replacement far easier
a mix of 50% MARVEL MYSTERY OIL, AND 50% ACETONE makes a good lubricant to free stuck u-joints
just a tip, heating a stuck bolt or U-JOINT with a torch, and cooling it with a liberal soak down , in penetrating oil several times, in succession then soaking it down and letting it sit over night has frequently made the job of loosening stuck threads many times.
(3) spray with OR A GOOD PENETRATING OIL like pb blaster / liquid wrench, freealloil etc. and tap frequently and lightly with a hammer on the broken stud or bolt to allow vibration to let the penetrating oil seep into the threads if it can,
http://www.freealloil.com/
(3) spray with
http://www.freealloil.com/
you might want to try this I found it works even better than most common penetrating oil sprays
http://www.freealloil.com/ OR A GOOD PENETRATING OIL like pb blaster / liquid wrench,\l etc.
(4) wait 5 minutes MINIMUM and RE-SPRAY with
http://www.freealloil.com/ OR A GOOD PENETRATING OIL like pb blaster / liquid wrench, etc.
(5)spray for a minimum of 15-16 seconds with
http://www.loctitefreezeandrelease.com/
yes that does mean the cans only good for a couple jammed threads
Q: What causes an exhaust manifold stud/bolt to break?
I've never seen a u-joint removed or replaced, any tips"
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greasing ball joints etc.
one frequently over looked maintenance item is grease for the ball joints, wheel bearings, and universal or U-joints in a cars suspension as a general rule, youll want to inspect those , bearings, at every brake job while you have the wheel off, and if needed , you might be adding grease to...
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greasing ball joints etc.
one frequently over looked maintenance item is grease for the ball joints, wheel bearings, and universal or U-joints in a cars suspension as a general rule, youll want to inspect those , bearings, at every brake job while you have the wheel off, and if needed , you might be adding grease to...
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should you replace all 6 u-joints ?
"grumpys my 1981 vettes rear right outside u-joint just started squeaking I took it apart and its trashed, should I be replacing the others or is this most likely just an isolated parts failure?"...
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it helps to have the correct tools, like a hydraulic press,
and or tools like a screw thread press , designed to remove u-joints,
use of a hydraulic press is recommended, as it is generally easier.
don't beat them with a hammer it almost always results in damage, use a tool or press.
use of MOLY BASE GREASE HELPS PROLONG U-JOINT LIFE
on some u-joints soaking them with a penetrating spray oil and use of a propane torch to heat and cool the u-joint intermittently
and repeatedly will make u-joint removal and replacement far easier
a mix of 50% MARVEL MYSTERY OIL, AND 50% ACETONE makes a good lubricant to free stuck u-joints
Is Old Bearing Grease Still Good
I pulled the front hub off of my 64 C30, the bearings are in excellent shape. But, they are covered by a very dark, almost translucent brown maple syrup grease. The bearings were repacked in 1980 and then the truck was parked in 1986. Is that grease still good? its generally a very good idea...
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need a 12 -20 ton hydraulic press? OF COURSE YOU DO!
buy the march 2010 issue of CAR CRAFT MAGAZINE,on approximately pg 56 theres a coupon for a 12 ton hydraulic press from HF for $80 that normally sells for $129 on sale and $139 not on sale or damn near any car related magazine,as the 20-25% off coupons come out frequently, Id point out that...
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(3) spray with OR A GOOD PENETRATING OIL like pb blaster / liquid wrench, freealloil etc. and tap frequently and lightly with a hammer on the broken stud or bolt to allow vibration to let the penetrating oil seep into the threads if it can,
http://www.freealloil.com/
(3) spray with
http://www.freealloil.com/
you might want to try this I found it works even better than most common penetrating oil sprays
http://www.freealloil.com/ OR A GOOD PENETRATING OIL like pb blaster / liquid wrench,\l etc.
(4) wait 5 minutes MINIMUM and RE-SPRAY with
http://www.freealloil.com/ OR A GOOD PENETRATING OIL like pb blaster / liquid wrench, etc.
(5)spray for a minimum of 15-16 seconds with
http://www.loctitefreezeandrelease.com/
yes that does mean the cans only good for a couple jammed threads
Q: What causes an exhaust manifold stud/bolt to break?
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