Driveshaft U-Joint Yoke CAP
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Driveshaft U-Joint Yoke CAP
What is the correct assembly procedure for U-Joint Yoke Caps?
Are "Equal-GAPS" on both sides of the CAP Correct?
-OR-
Should the "GAP" be only on one side thus increasing stability?
Please see attached Photo & illustration.
Than You for any & all guidance.
Are "Equal-GAPS" on both sides of the CAP Correct?
-OR-
Should the "GAP" be only on one side thus increasing stability?
Please see attached Photo & illustration.
Than You for any & all guidance.
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From: Duvall WA
Croaker -I am assuming that you mean U-Joint size "front to back on the driveshaft? ---
When you ask "Are both ends the same?"
The rear U-Joint is larger - a 1330, it is held in place using
OEM Strap steel retainers (Not Forged CAPS) like the smaller Front-1310, that uses CAPS to retain the U-Joint.
All parts on this drive shaft are matched and correct.
Again, I am looking for the "GAP Locations" on the solid forged Front CAP yoke when torqued?
I believe that "leading-side of rotation" is zero gap and the "trailing-gap" has the open large gap?
Some of the Drag-Racers on this forum probably set their U-Joint CAPS using the specific method I am looking for.
Thank You for Your interest and attention on my question.
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Thanks "drwet"
I know that there must be a "gap or gaps" on a yoke solid-removable-cap design, or else there would not be the needed clamping-force to hold the u-joint firmly in place of the yoke. Just looking for information such as yours that you so kindly posted, again thank you.
Silver 7T8 / Larry
I know that there must be a "gap or gaps" on a yoke solid-removable-cap design, or else there would not be the needed clamping-force to hold the u-joint firmly in place of the yoke. Just looking for information such as yours that you so kindly posted, again thank you.
Silver 7T8 / Larry