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Sep 11, 2012 | 09:01 PM

Les

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Does Anybody Know...

...if Richmond Gear yokes, such as this one sold by Summit, are made in America vs. off shore? So far I'm not finding any yokes made by Spicer (discontinued some time ago) out there and I really don't want any cheap stuff connecting my TH 400 to my driveshaft. My yoke needs to work with the correct strap style Spicer 1330 U-joints. Here it is-
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RMG-SY1330/

Sep 12, 2012 | 01:00 AM

junkman123

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heres a new spicer http://www.ebay.com/itm/Trans-Yoke-4...272d7b&vxp=mtr

Sep 12, 2012 | 12:14 PM

Les

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Excellent, thanks! Just pulled the trigger. Nobody else seems to have these made by Spicer, so that really helps.

Sep 12, 2012 | 01:19 PM

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glad to help

Sep 12, 2012 | 01:41 PM

larrywalk

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I hope this yoke won't be used in your corvette - without the straps to disconnect the driveshaft from the yoke, you won't be able to install it unless you pull the rear end or the motor.

Sep 12, 2012 | 01:49 PM

larrywalk

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Here's what you need...
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1968-1981.html

Sep 12, 2012 | 02:00 PM

junkman123

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this say it fits the same thing http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1968-1981.html

Sep 12, 2012 | 02:46 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Les

Excellent, thanks! Just pulled the trigger. Nobody else seems to have these made by Spicer, so that really helps.

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Originally Posted by larrywalk

I hope this yoke won't be used in your corvette - without the straps to disconnect the driveshaft from the yoke, you won't be able to install it unless you pull the rear end or the motor.

Larry is right.. I'm sure you can finagle a way to get that u-joint installed on the car, but it isn't going to be pretty. You need strap yokes. I didn't even think of that. :\

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Sep 12, 2012 | 05:30 PM

Les

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Originally Posted by larrywalk

Here's what you need...
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1968-1981.html

Thanks Larry. I was wondering why he would carry a new Spicer part that is supposed to be out of production. Because you pointed it out I was able to catch him before it shipped out. He was cool about it and the order has been cancelled.

Sep 12, 2012 | 05:32 PM

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Les

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Larry is right.. I'm sure you can finagle a way to get that u-joint installed on the car, but it isn't going to be pretty. You need strap yokes. I didn't even think of that. :\

You know, I was aware of that but didn't take note of the difference. DOH!

Sep 12, 2012 | 05:46 PM

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You know, I was aware of that but didn't take note of the difference. DOH!

I just went through this exercise a month ago and it slipped my mind until he brought it up.

Awesome that the guy was cool about it though!

Sep 12, 2012 | 06:34 PM

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Here you go:

http://www.markwilliams.com/detail.aspx?ID=328

BTW, you'll need a 1330/1350 conversion u-joint. Spicer makes them.

Sep 12, 2012 | 07:34 PM

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your choice $125 delivered (in the USA).

Sep 13, 2012 | 02:03 AM

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Les

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Quote:

Originally Posted by zwede

Here you go:

http://www.markwilliams.com/detail.aspx?ID=328

BTW, you'll need a 1330/1350 conversion u-joint. Spicer makes them.

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Originally Posted by redvetracr

your choice $125 delivered (in the USA).

Thanks to both of you. The Mark Williams part was mentioned to me by one shop as an option. If I was planning on making more than a handful of 1/4 mile passes I might be able to justify spending 3 times as much on it, including shipping and the new U-joint. However, the car will lead a pretty easy life after a few more runs.

redvetracr- I ordered a part through a local shop today. I hadn't heard back from you and I want to get this work cranked out ASAP. I certainly would have considered your offer if I hadn't ordered before your post. I appreciate the effort.

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