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Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-30-2021, 11:27 AM
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Views: 55,987
Posted By Diesel911
My Car is down because I have, they Cylinder...

My Car is down because I have, they Cylinder Head, Transmission off and a busted windshield but up until this year there has been zero issues from the U-joint replacement.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-24-2014, 02:24 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 55,987
Posted By Diesel911
When I searched I could not find one that used...

When I searched I could not find one that used the C Clips either or one that had a grease Zerk.
One of the other threads mentioned a U-joint for a Mustang but I think it also said the Shaft...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-24-2014, 11:36 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 55,987
Posted By Diesel911
I don't remember the details of what I did. That...

I don't remember the details of what I did. That is way I caution to look up the Cap Spacing. Most of the U-joint companies have Charts with specs. Once you have the U-joint you have a Number from...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-24-2014, 11:23 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 55,987
Posted By Diesel911
In think it was a nother Forum Member did it...

In think it was a nother Forum Member did it before Me. I just tried to fill in some details and some Photos.

As you said pressing it out is a good Idea because it means you remove less metal and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-21-2012, 10:16 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 55,987
Posted By Diesel911
You will have to research that yourself. I...

You will have to research that yourself.

I can't recall if the inner Face of the U-joint has a percision Flat area for the Snap Ring go against.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-05-2012, 11:06 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 55,987
Posted By Diesel911
The corrected spacing is for the GMB 220-7284 I...

The corrected spacing is for the GMB 220-7284
I was able to access info that my Computer would not open on another computer and the specs for the GMB U-joint 220-7284 are a bearing cap Diameter =...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-04-2012, 09:11 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 55,987
Posted By Diesel911
What ever U-joint you get you need to find out...

What ever U-joint you get you need to find out how what the Bearing Cap Spacing is for the particular U-joint you are using.
In My case I eveutually found the spacing on the internet; don't...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-22-2012, 08:03 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 55,987
Posted By Diesel911
I you want grooves go for it. I my case I...

I you want grooves go for it.

I my case I did not find the spec on the Cup spacing (for the U-joint I used) until after it was installed. So mine are slighly wider than they should be.
However, I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-22-2012, 01:03 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 55,987
Posted By Diesel911
The MB is a 1984 300D, W123. My thought is...

The MB is a 1984 300D, W123.

My thought is that I already ground off some metal; removing more Metal for a Clip increases the chance the balance will be effected.

In my case the original...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-12-2012, 03:35 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 55,987
Posted By Diesel911
I never keep track of my mileage; I doubt if I...

I never keep track of my mileage; I doubt if I put on 5,000 in one year.

I was not trying to prove anything in the thread; just trying to keep my Car on the Road.

I can only say the Car is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-12-2012, 03:07 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 55,987
Posted By Diesel911
Udate I have been driving around for about 1...

Udate
I have been driving around for about 1 year with no issues so far.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-04-2011, 03:05 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 55,987
Posted By Diesel911
I added to below info to correct my Post #35. ...

I added to below info to correct my Post #35.

New information 3/4/11:
I was able to access info that my Computer would not open on another computer and the specs for the GMB U-joint 220-7284 are...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-01-2011, 12:47 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 55,987
Posted By Diesel911
What did you do to stake the new U-joint you...

What did you do to stake the new U-joint you installed in place?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-27-2011, 07:13 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 55,987
Posted By Diesel911
Finished up installing the Drive Shaft and took...

Finished up installing the Drive Shaft and took it out for at test drive. I took it out for a test drive up to 75 mph (in a max speed limit 55 mph zone) and had no unusual vibration.
So as far as I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-27-2011, 01:02 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 55,987
Posted By Diesel911
On the Volvo I did rebuild the Sort Block when I...

On the Volvo I did rebuild the Sort Block when I first bought it at a cost of $1300. Made possible by Pistons made in Brazil. Since that was done I have had considerably less down time per miles...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-26-2011, 12:31 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 55,987
Posted By Diesel911
Taking a poke at me once in a while keeps me...

Taking a poke at me once in a while keeps me awake.

Down time. My experience with my Mercedes has been that when I have a problem I have more down time than I would with another more common...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-25-2011, 01:57 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 55,987
Posted By Diesel911
I drove to the cheapie tool place and bought a...

I drove to the cheapie tool place and bought a 1-13/16" combination today. It was $15+ sales tax. Made in China.
(EBay has them but will try to get my Car on the Road this weekend; did not want to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-25-2011, 01:51 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 55,987
Posted By Diesel911
I do not understand the cutting corners comment....

I do not understand the cutting corners comment. The U-joint Shop would have to do the same thing I did. However, it is true that they are better equiped for the Job.

The only corner cutting I am...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-24-2011, 09:51 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 55,987
Posted By Diesel911
I do not know if the Detent issue will cause any...

I do not know if the Detent issue will cause any problem or not. The job started off as a B2 Piston replacement. While I was waiting for the B2 related parts I decided to pull the Drive Shaft (the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-24-2011, 07:17 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 55,987
Posted By Diesel911
No part number mistake it is just that I did not...

No part number mistake it is just that I did not buy my U-joint there. The Place I bought cost less and I got free UPS shipping of you bought over $50.
I did recommed that the Guy with the W201 go...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-24-2011, 01:54 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 55,987
Posted By Diesel911
Looks like I made a mistake in my PM to you. ...

Looks like I made a mistake in my PM to you.
Please send some photos of the Joint and part numbers.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-24-2011, 01:24 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 55,987
Posted By Diesel911
Go for it. I am trying to do the job myself...

Go for it.

I am trying to do the job myself and do not plan on rebalancing the Shaft unless I have some awful problem.

For Me that means the less Metal I remove the less chance there will be...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-24-2011, 01:20 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 55,987
Posted By Diesel911
For better or worse the staking is done. I...

For better or worse the staking is done.

I tried the job with the smaller Hammer and found it is OK to use the smaller Hammer just to get you started so you Punch will not skid out of position....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-24-2011, 10:16 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 55,987
Posted By Diesel911
Some where in the Thread before I posted all of...

Some where in the Thread before I posted all of the pictures others posted they have done the job before.
Another reason is that even if I failed someone else can use the info to succeed.

The...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-24-2011, 10:11 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 55,987
Posted By Diesel911
An Aussie company; Hardy Spicer lists a U-joint...

An Aussie company; Hardy Spicer lists a U-joint Staked Mercedes, K5-A657
http://www.hardyspicer.com.au/driveline_products.asp (http://www.hardyspicer.com.au/driveline_products.asp)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-24-2011, 12:37 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 55,987
Posted By Diesel911
The next issue was how far to drive the Bearing...

The next issue was how far to drive the Bearing Caps into the U-Joint and at the same time centering them.
Below is what I did. But, I have found some new information which will be in Blue.
Both of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-24-2011, 12:31 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 55,987
Posted By Diesel911
After both Yokes are free of each other and the...

After both Yokes are free of each other and the Bearing Caps are knocked out of them clean them good and go in with a Jewelers’ File or Wet-Dry sand Paper and make sure all of the Staked areas are...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-24-2011, 12:26 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 55,987
Posted By Diesel911
On one of the sides you just finished grinding...

On one of the sides you just finished grinding take a Socket or Punch and drive the Bearing Cap towards the center but not far enough so that the U-jont hit’s the opposite side (you don’t want any...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-24-2011, 12:19 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 55,987
Posted By Diesel911
Grinding out the Staked

Grinding out the Stakes.
Clean up the Drive Shaft especially around the bores where the U-joint Bearings are staked in place.
Take a Center Punch or other suitable Tool and Match Mark the 1 halves...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-24-2011, 12:02 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 55,987
Posted By Diesel911
Replacing the U-joint on a 123 Drive Shaft

Replacing the U-joint on a 123 Drive Shaft

A quick re-cap:
In the first pic I am holding my U-joint and you can see it will not easily flex.

In the next pic you see the Stake Marks where the...
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