u joint question

Discussion in 'Got gears?' started by gsx678, May 19, 2015.

  1. gsx678

    gsx678 Well-Known Member

    Anyone happen to know what type of clips a 71 GS 455 drive shaft uses to hold the rear u joint in?
    Internal or external?
    Thanks,
     
  2. gstewart

    gstewart Well-Known Member

    I think the original u joints used hat wax inserted into an internal ring in the cap to hold the caps onto the u joint. Replacements use a spring steel lock ring.
    guys, am I right?
     
  3. GSX 554

    GSX 554 Gold Level Contributor

    Bingo you are correct.. Originals were held in with injected plastic . Replacements will use a internal clip
     
  4. monzaz

    monzaz Jim

    Internal c-clip there will be a groove machined into the bearing caps that the clips are pushed onto when the caps are in the correct position centered.
    1 1/8th cup size Mechanics 3R joint

    Jim
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