u-joint questions

[Ron Lachniet]

I am looking for a new u-joint. I tried to order one from Snyders and they said that they were having trouble finding a quality product. Is anyone selling a good reproduction?

 

[2manycars]

Bob Drake has quality stuff if you dont mind paying for quality. The V8 joint will work in a model A I believe.

https://www.bobdrake.com/FordItem.aspx?Item=HB-7090

 

[larrys40]

NOS ones are often found on ebay, and at about the same price as repro junk.

Agree with Vince... there's still lots of NOS or NORS units out there which is my preference. I have not had any experience with the Drake units but know they are available.

Search ebay. Know there are some that have a longer snout.. .stay away from those.

Larry

 

[Kurt in NJ]

there are a lot of good used ones too ---same one used till 48 in the cars

 

[kressej]

I put the Bob Drake sealed bearings model in My Victoria when we installed the Mitchell. It has been flawless. Its a quality product.

 

[Mike V. Florida]

I am looking for a new u-joint. I tried to order one from Snyders and they said that they were having trouble finding a quality product. Is anyone selling a good reproduction?

What type is the old one?

Bratton's sells a kit to rebuild the non riveted ones.

 

[Ron Lachniet]

Thank you for your input. I looked on e-bay but a used one may not be any better than the two that I have now so I am going to order one from Bob Drake.

 

[Ron Lachniet]

I have one more question. I looked at the Bob Drake site and it says that their u-joint has sealed bearings. Would that mean that I would not have to pack the u-joint housing with grease?

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

I have one more question. I looked at the Bob Drake site and it says that their u-joint has sealed bearings. Would that mean that I would not have to pack the u-joint housing with grease?

No, the splines and large pivot ball also need to be greased.

 

[Ron Lachniet]

Thanks Tom.