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38 rear u joint #322620 10/28/14 07:41 AM
Joined: May 2013 Posts: 212 Queensland Australia Style OP Backyard Mechanic
OP Style Backyard Mechanic Joined: May 2013 Posts: 212 Queensland Australia	Hi one and all Does anyone have the correct NEAPCO number for the u joint replacement 38 car .. ?? thanks in advance Ollie

Re: 38 rear u joint Style #322683 10/29/14 02:52 AM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 476 Reno, NV Mark Yeamans Backyard Mechanic
Mark Yeamans Backyard Mechanic Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 476 Reno, NV	Ollie, It appears to be 9036. Search on Ebay for "neapco u joint" and you'll see one there for sale for $49.99 or best offer. Mark

Re: 38 rear u joint Mark Yeamans #322753 10/29/14 06:45 PM
Joined: May 2013 Posts: 212 Queensland Australia Style OP Backyard Mechanic
OP Style Backyard Mechanic Joined: May 2013 Posts: 212 Queensland Australia	thanks mark .. yep..I spotted them on EBAY .. was wondering about lateral movement in the joint.. modern joints have none of course but it seems the joint for enclosed torque tube drive line does .. am I interpreting its function correctly or is the joint I have faulty ??.. It has 1/2" free play on both axis.. up and sideways Ollie

Re: 38 rear u joint Style #322761 10/29/14 07:26 PM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,323 Likes: 6 Bracebridge Ontario,Canada old216 ChatMaster - 2,000
old216 ChatMaster - 2,000 Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,323 Likes: 6 Bracebridge Ontario,Canada	Modern U joints on driveshafts have no lateral play because they keep the driveshaft in line. With the torque tube, that job is taken care of by the bushings in the tube and the bearings in the transmission. My 1951 1 Ton is now on the road! My 38 Master 4 Door is also now on the road .

Re: 38 rear u joint old216 #322765 10/29/14 07:49 PM
Joined: May 2013 Posts: 212 Queensland Australia Style OP Backyard Mechanic
OP Style Backyard Mechanic Joined: May 2013 Posts: 212 Queensland Australia	thanks for the schooling .. feeling less dense by the hour .. Ollie

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