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U joint grease
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JM |
02-02-2014 @ 8:00 PM
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I'll let my '35 Ford Fordor Sedan continue to be a documented test for determining how well John Deere Corn Head Grease works at keeping a stock/original universal joint lubricated and in good working condition. This universal had 54k miles on it when I rebuilt the rear. It now has 64k miles or 10k miles with JDCHG as its lubrication. I'm planning to drive this car to two EFV-8 C/A National meets and on several tours this year, so this should put at least another 5k miles on this UJ. If any of you plan to be at these meets, look me up, and we can discuss UJ life vs.the proper or best lubricants to be used with them . John
This message was edited by JM on 2-2-14 @ 8:10 PM
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supereal |
02-03-2014 @ 7:06 AM
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Genuine Ford u-joints are nearly indestructable. The repros, not so much. If there had been tight oil seals on the transmission output shaft, the story would probably be different. At one time, replacing the u-joints with the Lincoln needle bearing joints was popular, but probably not necessary. Failure is rare unless they are run dry, or abused.
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Dobie |
02-07-2014 @ 1:51 PM
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I used a tube of the mystic grease, drove to Calif. and back there was none left. 6000 miles The u joint was wet as was the surround. The only evidence of grease was by the zert. The u joint showed some wear.
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David J |
02-07-2014 @ 3:14 PM
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What year are you dealing with ? I only mess with 33-34 but some stuff is basic . Is your rear end overfull ? Is your tranny overfull ? There is a seal behind the front driveshaft bearing and if it is bad your lube will head down the torque tube . Can you tell if it was leaking out the bottom of the bell ? Speedo turtle ? If it is just coming out the center pivot hole it cannot empty itself that way . Kinda hasta be the driveshaft seal , turtle gasket or the bell gaskets .
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