1350 to 1310 solid/non-greasable combination U Joint - do they exist at all?
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I don't believe they exist. I called/emailed several distributors and was told that none exist. Most if not all of the 1310/1350 crossover u-joint bodies are cast/formed by the same manufacturer (I believe in China) and then finished out by the brand owner. Even the so-called heavy duty units are using the same u-joint body.
They don't hold up to much power either. I broke one not all that long ago and trashed my driveshaft and trans yoke straps. Low 400s on the whp/wtq in a light car. I ended up upgrading the pinion yoke to a 1350 and had a 3" 1350 drive shaft made. Go all solid 1310 or 1350. Don't use a crossover if you make decent power and can avoid it.
They don't hold up to much power either. I broke one not all that long ago and trashed my driveshaft and trans yoke straps. Low 400s on the whp/wtq in a light car. I ended up upgrading the pinion yoke to a 1350 and had a 3" 1350 drive shaft made. Go all solid 1310 or 1350. Don't use a crossover if you make decent power and can avoid it.
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Yes a complete upgrade of drivetrain will follow, probably next season. Until then i thought i might replace at least the U Joints with solid ones and install a SFI loop..
May i ask in which scenario your Joint collapsed? How did it happen? And why did it take the yoke/driveshaft with it?.. i am sorry for your loss
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It sheared the 1310 ends off about 10-15' feet off the line while slipping the clutch. Driveshaft and yoke were spinning at different speeds and it ripped one ear off the driveshaft, tore the other and broke a billet strap off the yoke. When inspecting the aftermath, the grease holes were fairly large and not centered. Probably only an 1/8 inch of metal or so on the thinnest side.
I was able to reuse the 1350 trans yoke after I cleaned it up and purchased new straps.
I was able to reuse the 1350 trans yoke after I cleaned it up and purchased new straps.
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I checked my trans side combination joint, its a greasable one 1350-1310 from SKF. But at least its in good condition, moves freely with zero play.
Whereas the diff side joint is a 1310. It has zero play, but moves rather unwillingly and seems very old, probably the original one.
I ordererd a 1310 solid as a replacement, its the least i can do.
Did you have a drive shaft loop? did it prevent further damage?
Whereas the diff side joint is a 1310. It has zero play, but moves rather unwillingly and seems very old, probably the original one.
I ordererd a 1310 solid as a replacement, its the least i can do.
Did you have a drive shaft loop? did it prevent further damage?
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Someone ^^^ has been drinking the bong water.........again
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No loop. It is a C4 Corvette and my dumb ass thought the driveshaft was pretty damn secure by the torque arm (C beam) and the tunnel. No real chance of it hitting the ground but it did poke a small hole in the trans tunnel from bouncing around in there. I am installing a loop in the next few days while I have everything apart doing carrier and suspension bushings. I only need half a loop, it will be bolted to the C beam.
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1310 / 1330 Series Chevy to Ford U-Joint
High quality, heat treated forged steel replacement U-joints. This u-joint only works with clips outside the end caps and can be greased. Clips included. The caps do not have grooves for clips. Item Details 1-1/16" x 3-5/8" X 1-1/16" x 3-7/32"
Educate yourself and get back to me.
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Listed as solid, might work for you.
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Speedmaster PCE551-1007 Procomp Electronics U-Joints | Summit Racing
Free Shipping - Procomp Electronics U-Joints with qualifying orders of $99. Shop U-Joints at Summit Racing.
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I saw that one back when I was searching and couldn't get a definitive answer. Summit tech on the phone said it appears to be a cast piece and if it is greasable then it couldn't be solid. Definitely appears to be cast from the photo and not a forging like other solid u-joints. I couldn't get an answer out of Speed Master on it. I called and emailed them.Listed as solid, might work for you.
Speedmaster PCE551-1007 Procomp Electronics U-Joints | Summit Racing
Free Shipping - Procomp Electronics U-Joints with qualifying orders of $99. Shop U-Joints at Summit Racing.
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It def. looks like cast. And i think its just an error of the manufacturer to lable it as solid, since the looks of it and the proclaimed greasability contradicts that 100%Listed as solid, might work for you.
Speedmaster PCE551-1007 Procomp Electronics U-Joints | Summit Racing
Free Shipping - Procomp Electronics U-Joints with qualifying orders of $99. Shop U-Joints at Summit Racing.
Yeah well.. i will never buy something from them that in any way has to convert a force.. maybe a timing pointer or a carb spacer but not this stuff..
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