steering wheels U-Joints/needle bearings
steering wheels U-Joints/needle bearings
I was cleaning the steering shaft U joints today - repacked the needle bearings and knowing this is tedious - i was ever so careful not to lose any bearings....until i dropped the cup and it hit the tray where the bearings were sitting . Now I am missing one bearing - does anyone have any spare bearings available from an old U joint?? Please!!!!!!
Ed Montini
330 GT 2+2 Series II - 8289
58 Ellena - 0855GT - orig drivetrain
87 El Camino SS
330 GT 2+2 Series II - 8289
58 Ellena - 0855GT - orig drivetrain
87 El Camino SS
Re: steering wheels U-Joints/needle bearings
Use a strong magnet to clean the floor until you find it. You'll find it sooner or later...
250 GT 2+2 3197/GT
Re: steering wheels U-Joints/needle bearings
I'm pretty klutzy, so I bought one the Harbor Freight magnetic sweepers. Of course, the first thing I dropped after getting it was stainless steel.
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Regards, Kerry
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Re: steering wheels U-Joints/needle bearings
any help or leads on this please?
Ed Montini
330 GT 2+2 Series II - 8289
58 Ellena - 0855GT - orig drivetrain
87 El Camino SS
330 GT 2+2 Series II - 8289
58 Ellena - 0855GT - orig drivetrain
87 El Camino SS
Re: steering wheels U-Joints/needle bearings
Years ago I redid the front suspension on my 330 and I have some needle bearings:
0.097 in. diameter
0.617 in. long
Measure what you have and if the above can be adapted, I can send you a couple.
Yves
0.097 in. diameter
0.617 in. long
Measure what you have and if the above can be adapted, I can send you a couple.
Yves
Re: steering wheels U-Joints/needle bearings
Hi Ed,
I won't be back at work until next week, but I can see if we have any spare bearings. I need dimensions.
Tom
I won't be back at work until next week, but I can see if we have any spare bearings. I need dimensions.
Tom
'63 330 America #5053
Re: steering wheels U-Joints/needle bearings
Thanks for the responses - the following are the measurements for the steering wheel U-Joints.
There are 19 needle bearings in each cup as an FYI...
The needle bearing size is D= 1.97MM or .077in, L= 7.68MM or .302in
Thank you again for any help.....
There are 19 needle bearings in each cup as an FYI...
The needle bearing size is D= 1.97MM or .077in, L= 7.68MM or .302in
Thank you again for any help.....
Ed Montini
330 GT 2+2 Series II - 8289
58 Ellena - 0855GT - orig drivetrain
87 El Camino SS
330 GT 2+2 Series II - 8289
58 Ellena - 0855GT - orig drivetrain
87 El Camino SS
Re: steering wheels U-Joints/needle bearings
I've also found that emptying the shop-vac and then vacuuming everything in sight does wonders for finding a lost item. The vacuum will pull a light item from under/around a leg, wheel, etc. Then careful inspection of the vacuumed up contents hopefully will let you find the item. I once lost a small spring loaded ball bearing (from the stalks in the steering column) inside the 330. It just sprung to who knew where. Anyway, it was in the vacuumed up stuff after I did the whole interior. And this works on non-magnetic items.
This also impresses the wife that you are actually cleaning something up.
This also impresses the wife that you are actually cleaning something up.
Regards, Kerry
http://www.330gt.com 330 GT Registry
http://www.parrotbyte.com/kbc/ferrari 250 PF Coupe 1643GT, 330 GT 2+2 8755GT, 308 GTS 23605
http://www.330gt.com 330 GT Registry
http://www.parrotbyte.com/kbc/ferrari 250 PF Coupe 1643GT, 330 GT 2+2 8755GT, 308 GTS 23605
Re: steering wheels U-Joints/needle bearings
I have some spares. email me your mailing address at rpm@rpmvt.com if you still need them
Steve
Steve
Re: steering wheels U-Joints/needle bearings
Steve - email sent - thanks a million!
Ed Montini
330 GT 2+2 Series II - 8289
58 Ellena - 0855GT - orig drivetrain
87 El Camino SS
330 GT 2+2 Series II - 8289
58 Ellena - 0855GT - orig drivetrain
87 El Camino SS