Wanted: Muncie transmission u-joint & coupler
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Wanted: Muncie transmission u-joint & coupler
Looking for a good u-joint and coupler for an existing Muncie transmission. This u-joint and coupler is special to the Muncie. Any leads or information will be appreciated. If you have a complete Muncie transmission for sale, I'd consider that also.
Please email. Thanks! Ron
Please email. Thanks! Ron
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Re: Wanted: Muncie transmission u-joint & coupler
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1925 Cut down pickup
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1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
1948 Ford F2 pickup
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Re: Wanted: Muncie transmission u-joint & coupler
Here is a great solution to the coupler issue. Just cut off the yoke end with an abrasive saw.
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Re: Wanted: Muncie transmission u-joint & coupler
I to am in need of a Muncie uni as i'am not likely to find one in Australia can some one let us know the measurement of the short side from the center to its end, I believe the coupler is 2 1/2 in x 1 5/8 diameter (make one out of that spicer part) thank you ken
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Re: Wanted: Muncie transmission u-joint & coupler
Ron, The Muncie U/joints are pretty hard to come by and are usually worn out. Some time ago I purchased one with a homemade coupler to replace the U/joint. It as cured but seemed to work. I'm getting ready to replace that trans with a rebuilt one and this is what I came up with for the coupler in the front were the U/joint goes. I found a 13/16 X 3/4 deep budd wheel socket. Cut it off, milled a piece of 7/8 cold rolled square to fit in the 13/16.
It will be cut to match the needed length of the U/joint. After some thought I have considered that a short socket can be used & the 7/8 cut to fit in the 3/4 square. These sockets should hold up good most of them will handle 700 ft.lbs. of torque. The rear coupler that Layden mentioned looks like this when cut off. These sockets can still be found new but check the depth of the square hole to make sure there is enough to get a good purchase on the male square.
It will be cut to match the needed length of the U/joint. After some thought I have considered that a short socket can be used & the 7/8 cut to fit in the 3/4 square. These sockets should hold up good most of them will handle 700 ft.lbs. of torque. The rear coupler that Layden mentioned looks like this when cut off. These sockets can still be found new but check the depth of the square hole to make sure there is enough to get a good purchase on the male square.
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Re: Wanted: Muncie transmission u-joint & coupler
Nice Job Craig, been up that creek to many times, late nights on the mill and lathe club!
All the Best,
Hank
All the Best,
Hank
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Re: Wanted: Muncie transmission u-joint & coupler
Thanks everyone for all your help and information. I have acquired a u-joint and I will make a coupler our of the spicer information from Layden Butler. The forum comes through again! Thanks!