Bob,
When you assembled the new U-J into the driveshaft, were you careful to note
that one "corner" of one half of the yoke has a relief ground into it? This
is where the long zerk is supposed to be positioned. Take another look at
the assembly and I believe you'll find there is a position where the zerk
will have adequate clearance.
Alternatively, as Paul suggested, find a shorter zerk. It'll be harder to
grease, often requiring a special end on the grease gun, but it will work.
Lawrie
British Sportscar Center
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 12:22 AM
Subject: What's with the grease zirk on the new U-joint?
> I just replaced the U-joints on the TD. The new Hardy Spicer HS194 unit
has
> a long grease zirk that severely limits the drive shaft angle in one
> direction on the front yoke. At about 7 degrees the zirk bumps into one
ear
> of the fork. It may not be a problem, if the suspension does not allow the
> drive shaft to stray that far from straight. Has anyone noticed this? I
> wonder if I assembled the thing wrong. There is plenty of clearance on the
> rear one.
>
> Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s)
> Email - bobmgtd@insightbb.com
> 52 MGTD - NEMGTR #11470
> 71 MGB - NAMGBR #7-3336
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