Re: [HSS] U-Joint Seals?

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Hudson29@aol.com wrote:

>

> In a message dated 4/29/03 11:09:29 AM, hudsonut@yahoo.com writes:

>

> << I have a spare one for a 25 Hudson. If they are the

> same you can have it. >>

>

> What seals these beasts anyway? The ones on the '29 Hudson liberally coat

> the undercarriage with nice fresh grease after a lube job. At least rust

> won't be a problem!

>

> Paul O'Neil, Hudson29@aol.com

> Fullerton, California USA

> www.aerostamp.com

>

The dust cover has a raised edge, and originally had a cork strip

inserted here. These of course soon wore away, allowing the lubricant

to spray out, as Paul has described. I have found it much better to use

a modern O-ring in here, but even then they tend to leak a bit. I also

know of others who have adapted a modern U-joint when the orignal spicer

unit has worn out, and this cures the problem once and for all.

Geoff.