So much for the u-joint
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So much for the u-joint
So, I was reassembling the rear driveline after the suspension rebuild. And I used my trusty made-in-taiwan Allied 3/8" drive u-joint to torque the inner u-joint caps to 30 ft-lbs (it's a big block). Then this happened.
It's kinda' hard to see in the picture, but obviously the thing broke.
30 ft-lbs? Geesh!
Of course, I think it was used last season to re-attach the transmission to the engine. But still....
So I pulled out my Craftsman u-joint and it finished the job.
Anyone know where my friendly neighborhood Allied tool store is? I'd like to return it under the lifetime warranty program. I'm holding my breath!
[Modified by mayberg, 7:42 AM 3/29/2002]
It's kinda' hard to see in the picture, but obviously the thing broke.
30 ft-lbs? Geesh!
Of course, I think it was used last season to re-attach the transmission to the engine. But still....
So I pulled out my Craftsman u-joint and it finished the job.
Anyone know where my friendly neighborhood Allied tool store is? I'd like to return it under the lifetime warranty program. I'm holding my breath!
[Modified by mayberg, 7:42 AM 3/29/2002]
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Re: So much for the u-joint (mayberg)
I've broke several of those in "Craftsmen" and since there is a Sears about 5mi from me, I've always gotten a replacement in about 10mins!!! One thing I love about Craftsmen tools. Seems no matter how many you destroy, it always gets replaced!!! :yesnod:
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Re: So much for the u-joint (noskillz)
FIrst of all, :nono: to ujoint use on a torque wrench. you will never get the bolt to the correct torque specs.
Secondly, I only use SnapOn tools. I have never broken their u joint extensions or adapters. And there stuff is warranted agianst failure.
Secondly, I only use SnapOn tools. I have never broken their u joint extensions or adapters. And there stuff is warranted agianst failure.
