How much Corn Head Grease?

[ling102]

How much Corn Head Grease will I need when I replace my universal joint in my 46 Super Deluxe?
Thanks Guys.

 

[richard crow]

look in the ford manual how much corn grease does it say to use none. use what the manual says

 

[Tbone]

I believe it was about half a tube

 

[Fritz]

I remember using a full tube. I think others here have posted similarly.

 

[Ford Freak]

i remember using a full tube. I think others here have posted similarly.

x2!!!

 

[Ron Pilger]

Last night I changed out the four decades old u-joint in a 34 Coupe. I used 3/4 of a tube of JD corn head grease. Same stuff I presently use in five other cars.

 

[Kens 36]

look in the ford manual how much corn grease does it say to use none. use what the manual says

Good Lord. It is NOT corn grease.

 

[aussie merc]

No richard it says soda soap grease if you can find it please post where. Cornheader or semifluid bearing grease is the closest that can be found these days

 

[alanwoodieman]

mix 1/2 synthetic grease with 1/2 synthetic trans fluid this combination works great, does not cake up and seems to stay in the bearings of the u-joint

 

[Planojc]

You can remove the speedometer turtle and pump grease till it starts coming out the opening.

 

[woodiewagon46]

I used an entire cartridge in my Model A.

 

[ling102]

I appreciate all of the information and replies.
Thanks guys.

 

[Duke]

What are you guys using for a seal on the bell? Cork or an o-ring?

 

[19Fordy]

I used about a tube and a half of Cornhead Grease and the neoprene o-ring seal.
Car is 1940 Ford.

 

[Duke]

Do you have a size for the o-ring that I could ask the parts guys to get?
Thanks

 

[marko39]

Do you have a size for the o-ring that I could ask the parts guys to get?
Thanks

I made one using a piece of rubber tubing that had the right diameter and joined it with a small spring. Made sure it was oil resistant.

 

[FlatheadTed]

I pint ,CV joint grease is a good modern equivalent

 

[19Fordy]

Duke: I bought mine 6 years ago on Ebay from this fellow:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2512552285...5D5uoWDhPbkntvIh5ez26thuM=|tkp:Bk9SR-7C0ouUYg
Don't forget to install the paper gaskets before you assemble everything.

 

[Duke]

Thank you 19Fordy,
Marko39- do you have any details on the tube?

 

[marko39]

Thank you 19Fordy,
Marko39- do you have any details on the tube?

It was just a piece I had that was about 5/16 dia. And fit good in groove of clamshell.