Model B U joints

[B_man_Al]

Been reading a number of posts on U joints these days. Should a good U joint go "limp" if held horizontal, should it say erect?

Al

 

[quickchange]

That would depend who was holding it ?

 

[Kurt in NJ]

It should flop all around, slide side to side, but have very little play back and forth when twisting in in either direction of rotation --if it stays erect it probably has a problem ---perhaps standing on end it could be balanced and stay there "erect", but the slightest touch should flop it over limp

 

[Erskine48]

Move it thru all directions of travel or rotation, it should be smooth and snug with no hesitation. Any problems will give you vibrations. Bob E.

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

Been reading a number of posts on U joints these days. Should a good U joint go "limp" if held horizontal, should it say erect?

Al

If it stays erect more than 4 hours, call your mechanic.

 

[B_man_Al]

Thanks all for your inputs. In future I will be a little more selective about who handles the U joint, and I will keep it away from any hot torque tubes I come across!

 

[quickchange]

Sorry could not help it .You guys crack me up at times, Great laughs.