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Spicer U-joint retainers?? #677783 04/22/10 11:00 PM 04/22/10 11:00 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,456 Out West 4 408strokerdart OP master
408strokerdart OP master 4 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,456 Out West	Does anyone know if they make different thickness retainers for 1350 series u-joints? I can't get the retainers in my Mark Williams yoke. Mine measure a consistant .058" thick and I need at least .010 less total (so about .005" thinner retainer) just to get them in. They were tight before on my old shaft, but these are a no go on this one. Any ideas?

Re: Spicer U-joint retainers?? [Re: 408strokerdart] #677784 04/23/10 12:32 AM 04/23/10 12:32 AM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Have you talked to MW about your issue? I'm sure they should have what you need

Re: Spicer U-joint retainers?? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #677785 04/23/10 07:00 AM 04/23/10 07:00 AM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,456 Out West 4 408strokerdart OP master
408strokerdart OP master 4 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,456 Out West	Quote: Have you talked to MW about your issue? I'm sure they should have what you need Haven't talked with anyone....just discovered it. I might try calling them today.

Re: Spicer U-joint retainers?? [Re: 408strokerdart] #677786 04/23/10 08:17 AM 04/23/10 08:17 AM
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Hemiroid super stock H Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 705 Michigan	The surface grinder is your friend. If all you need is .005, I'd just wack that off of the clips if you have access to a grinder. Car looks awesome by the way

Re: Spicer U-joint retainers?? [Re: Hemiroid] #677787 04/23/10 08:39 AM 04/23/10 08:39 AM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,456 Out West 4 408strokerdart OP master
408strokerdart OP master 4 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,456 Out West	Quote: The surface grinder is your friend. If all you need is .005, I'd just wack that off of the clips if you have access to a grinder. Car looks awesome by the way Thanks. This is the path I was going down if there were not thinner clips available.

Re: Spicer U-joint retainers?? [Re: 408strokerdart] #677788 04/23/10 10:45 AM 04/23/10 10:45 AM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,112 Bend,OR USA C Cab_Burge I Win
Cab_Burge I Win C Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,112 Bend,OR USA	How wide are the grooves in the new yoke and how far apart are they BTW, the grooves really need to be centered in the yoke so the driveshaft does not wiggle or shake Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)

Re: Spicer U-joint retainers?? [Re: Cab_Burge] #677789 04/23/10 10:25 PM 04/23/10 10:25 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,456 Out West 4 408strokerdart OP master
408strokerdart OP master 4 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,456 Out West	Got it together.....just needed a little more persuasion. I did find out something interesting though....I almost have to have the rear end out of the car to get the driveshaft in. This would have been nice to know before putting it in.

Re: Spicer U-joint retainers?? [Re: 408strokerdart] #677790 04/23/10 11:28 PM 04/23/10 11:28 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,112 Bend,OR USA C Cab_Burge I Win
Cab_Burge I Win C Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,112 Bend,OR USA	I forgot to ask which way you where trying to install the keepers, sharp side in or sharp side out, it makes a difference if there is a difference on your retainers. Round side out may pop out Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)

Re: Spicer U-joint retainers?? [Re: Cab_Burge] #677791 04/24/10 12:05 AM 04/24/10 12:05 AM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,456 Out West 4 408strokerdart OP master
408strokerdart OP master 4 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,456 Out West	Quote: I forgot to ask which way you where trying to install the keepers, sharp side in or sharp side out, it makes a difference if there is a difference on your retainers. Round side out may pop out I inspected them pretty close and couldn't see a difference on either edge. They are snug to say the least.

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