Author Topic: 2 piece driveshaft ... grease/dust shield for slider yoke?  (Read 4114 times)

Offline brimac50

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2 piece driveshaft ... grease/dust shield for slider yoke?
« on: October 22, 2009, 09:48:15 pm »
I'm replacing the center U joint on my old '80 3/4T.  On the front of the center slider yoke, there is a threaded collar, that appears to hold a grease seal.  Whatever was originally there has broken up, so it's not identifiable. Parts man said it should be a felt dust seal.  Is he correct, or should it be an actual rubber seal of some sort?     Appreciate the help. Thanks

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Re: 2 piece driveshaft ... grease/dust shield for slider yoke?
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2009, 12:04:19 am »
mine was a rubber seal.
i havent been able to find one yet.
all i do now is everytime i change the oil i grease that slip.
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Re: 2 piece driveshaft ... grease/dust shield for slider yoke?
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2009, 01:22:06 pm »
Any driveshaft shop should be able to hook you up.
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Re: 2 piece driveshaft ... grease/dust shield for slider yoke?
« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2009, 08:21:32 pm »
Acquired a Spicer D3A dust cap kit today from a "local' drive shaft shop. The new seal is made of thick cork.  Problem should now be solved.