Elmer_Stange Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 I do not have the correct straps to hold the rear U joint on to my 1948 Chrysler Windsor rear differential (3.54-1 automatic tranny). As a result, the drive shaft slips out of alignment with the U joint and complete breakdown or permanent damage may occur. The only straps that I could find at a local parts store were for a '75 Chrysler and they are a poor fit.Does anyone have or would take photos of the rear U joint assembly or possibly the page out of the shop manual that shows me the correct strap bolt assembly that I need?I am not sure what other years this part fits. Knowing this would help broaden my search base past 1948 Windsors.Better yet, does anyone have any spare straps for sale?I have attached photos of the alignment problem that is causing the violent vibrations with the incorrect straps. Thanks for your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Are you sure that you have the correct U-joint? it looks to wide. It should lay into the yoke. The yoke should have the side stops built into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Are you sure that you have the correct U-joint? it looks to wide. It should lay into the yoke. The yoke should have the side stops built into it.It almost looks to be off center, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmer_Stange Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 Yes it is off center note red arrows. I'm sure this happened because I used the wrong (newer style) straps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmer_Stange Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 Jack, you may be correct. The u joint that I am using is a new one pressed into a 1975 Cordoba drive shaft. The when taking yoke measurements on the Windsor third member, the joint fit. That's not saying that I have the right style joint for the Windsor section.Thanks for the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Those are the wrong U-joints! The caps that bolt to the yokes have wings with pre drilled holes drilled so the caps bolt directly to the trans/rear end yokes as the picture shows. C38 are smaller than the 8cyl C39 chryslers but look the same.Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmer_Stange Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 Thanks for the photo Bob and to everyone else who responded. I do have the wrong U joints and straps. Bernbaum lists the correct ones that fit 40-54 Chrysler 6 and 53 Desoto 6.Kind of pricey at $95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest elmo39 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Have you tried www. robertsmotorparts.com or Fuel Pump Rebuilding Kits - Then And Now Automotive (atique auto parts )if andys got them one of these are sure to , but a lot better priced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmer_Stange Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 Thanks for listing other sources to check out. Andy, and Kanter want $95 for the joint that I need. Would like to find something cheaper than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DeSoto Frank Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Find one with the right caps, that match the flange on the differential !!!!Try NAPA; they furnished me with new U-joints for my '41 De Soto, replacing exactly the oddball "Mechanics" u-joint that has been obsolete for 40 years ! (Apparently my joints also fit certain Agricultural and contstruction equipment. )Your Chrysler originally used Detroit Cross & Yoke joints, did not use separate straps, but had two bearing caps with mounting ears with bolt-holes through them.Find the right joints !!!Not worth having your car torn-up if that driveshaft gets loose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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