mack mhe9 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Have had a hum in top gear. Not a shake but a hum. Not sure yet if this was the fix but it can't hurt. At 240.00 a peace. Yes sir. Big toys Big Prices. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30992-u-joints/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 looks like you found the problem.Be sure to run never-sieze to the capsWas wondering why you dropped the whole shaft. Then remembered that is the whole shaft.Mine is like 20 foot total Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30992-u-joints/#findComment-180704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Everything ends up one day.What the point the X is attached by those clamps to? The gearbox? Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30992-u-joints/#findComment-180705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 At a 250 wb I have 3 plus between the axles. Hey Vlad hope the pictures explaine the u joint better the sit in a flang. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30992-u-joints/#findComment-180713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 Helps if I put the pictures, dumb ass. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30992-u-joints/#findComment-180718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
felicello122 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Keep em greased, a lot cheaper than a new joint. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30992-u-joints/#findComment-180720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 Keep em greased, a lot cheaper than a new joint.you bet. Not upset it's original 1992 and I've been putting a lot of power through them. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30992-u-joints/#findComment-180725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
felicello122 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Can't complain if they are original. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30992-u-joints/#findComment-180726 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_martell Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 (edited) Ha, wouldn't want to have to drop the shafts on either roll off, lot of frame they have to cover....and I'm not a very big dude. Already got into a fight with a bungee cord (and lost, it split my upper lip) today, wouldnt want to play that game too Edited April 27, 2013 by j_martell Quote Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30992-u-joints/#findComment-180728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 We had a bad one in the superliner over the summer and no one could find them. Fleetpride said they had not sold one in years same with Camerota. they both wanted $400 and it would be there in a week. Overland Drive-shaft (Mack) was able to get one over night for $198 Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30992-u-joints/#findComment-180739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
smorse54 Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Nice find Ray. That would have cost some major time and money on the road. Steve Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30992-u-joints/#findComment-180862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ditchkus Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Vlad they are called mechanics joints in my area. Sure are a lot easier to work with. When I ordered new Western Star in late 2004 I wanted them but WS Engineers would not sign off on them for a tri-axle dump truck. No answer as to why. Joe D. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30992-u-joints/#findComment-181035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimFBsucker Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 (edited) Joe,You still dumptrucking?Tim Green Edited May 11, 2013 by TimFBsucker Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30992-u-joints/#findComment-182749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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