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Yoke Greasing - andrew767767 - 02-03-2021
Hi, I have tried doing a search as to how to grease the yokes on the prop shaft uj. I have removed the shaft as I cannot seem to fit a grease gun between the yokes into the grease nipple. Is there a special adapter that is small enough to fit as I have 3 grease guns but are all too wide? at the nozzels. This is Ruby 1938 Oct MK2
RE: Yoke Greasing - Jeff Taylor - 02-03-2021
I suppose it depends on whether your Hardy Spicer UJ's are relatively new replacements or pre-war originals. These 1.1/8" long extended nipples for the Hardy Spicer UJ's on the MG TC are 1/4" UNF thread to fit modern replacement H.S. Uj's - so check what thread yours are before spending your cash. Also check with all the A7 Cherished Suppliers as they may stock similar extended nipples for the UJ's.
http://www.ntgservices.co.uk/contents/en-uk/p8053_Grease-Nipple-Propshaft-(Long).html
Here's another for Morris Minor's though currently 'out of stock'
https://www.morrisminorspares.com/rear-suspension-axle-propshaft-c87/rear-axle-propshaft-rear-suspension-c88/grease-nipple-long-for-original-universal-joints-p831265
Here's another currently in stock - before buying any of these I've linked to, check that the thread on the extension will fit your UJ.
https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-7H3858
RE: Yoke Greasing - andrew767767 - 02-03-2021
Many thanks Jeff I have ordered on of those extensions the problem is
I cannot seem to remove the small nipples they seem too big to pass out due to their base fouling on the yoke as I tried to undo.
It was as if the nipple was fitted then spider installed. Looking at the prop it seems to be a later one maybe 20/30 years but guess the extensions would work well if I could get the old ones out then fit it.
