C3 Tech/Performance V8 Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Basic Tech and Maintenance for the C3 Corvette
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Different u joint sizes?

Old Oct 13, 2019 | 02:12 PM
  #1  
tehjrow's Avatar
tehjrow
Thread Starter
Instructor
 
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 217
Likes: 21
Default Different u joint sizes?

I'm replacing the u-joints in my 1981 4 speed (Super T10). I bought these from autozone https://www.autozone.com/powertrain/...985_15009_4227
They fit the differential side, but when I installed them into the transmission side they are way too short. Upon inspecting the ones that I removed, the transmission side one is 3 3/4 inch from cap end to cap end while the diff side one is 3 1/4.

Two questions.
Is that normal?
I managed to see the numbers 279 and A3 on the larger one, any idea where I can get one to fit?

Photo of the old ones


Reply
Old Oct 13, 2019 | 02:18 PM
  #2  
76strokervette's Avatar
76strokervette
Burning Brakes
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 1,170
Likes: 201
From: Willoughby Ohio
Default

The differential side sounds like it is a 1310 u-joint and the transmission end sounds like a 1330 u-joint.
1310 has width of 3.218" while the 1330 has width of 3.625".
Reply


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:37 AM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE