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Drivetrain => Transmissions => Topic started by: Weldar on February 12, 2013, 07:42:48 PM

Title: U-Joint question
Post by: Weldar on February 12, 2013, 07:42:48 PM

George with Olcar Bearing indicates that any 64-72 A body u-joint will work. Is this correct, and if not, where can I source the correct ones? Anything else to consider?

Dwaine

Title: Re: U-Joint question
Post by: WkillGS on February 12, 2013, 11:34:47 PM

Should be available from most auto parts stores.
Our Buicks use a type '3R'.
The Dana/Spicer brand is pretty well regarded. It's pn 5-3147x, about $15.

Title: Re: U-Joint question
Post by: Brian on February 13, 2013, 08:29:52 AM

Saying that all A-body u-joints are the same is not true.  Chevrolets use a U-joint that has external locking clips, and Buick and pontiac use joints with internal locking clips.  Not sure about Olds. 

Title: Re: U-Joint question
Post by: Weldar on February 13, 2013, 09:04:46 PM

Thanks for info.

Dwaine