<VV> U-joint replacement

[Ron]

I think that it's going to depend on how badly it's rusted together, if at 
all.  But, be prepared to use a press.
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Thompson" <dave.thompson at verizon.net>
To: "'Virtual Vairs'" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2008 7:47 PM
Subject: <VV> U-joint replacement


> OK,
>
> Now that I have determined that I need to replace my U-joints, I have a 
> few
> questions:
>
>
>
> 1. Back in the 80's I had a 70 mustang. I used a socket and large "C"
> clamp to press the U-joints out/in. It worked very well.  Can I plan to do
> the same thing?
> 2. Should I just plan to remove the axle and do it on my bench with my
> vice? How difficult is the yoke to remove without the special tool shown 
> in
> the green book?
> 3. I could only find info in the green book for U-joint replacement. Is
> there another source for info? I just like to read as much as I can.
> 4. Am I making too much of this and will be embarrassed when I finally
> do it and find out that there is nothing to it?
>
>
>
> If I'm going to do one, I might as well do both and be done with it. 
> That's
> why I ordered two.
>
>
>
> Thanks as always,
>
>
>
> Dave Thompson
>
> 63 Spyder vert
>
> Westminster, CA
>
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