Drive Shaft issues

Richard Vyse

Richard Vyse

So the center carrier bearing broke loose causing a vibration when driving. I was told the original u-joints probably jammed up causing the carrier bearing to get out of whack. It goes to a shop tomorrow and he will remove the drive shaft and I will take it to a drive-line shop in South bend to have the bearing replaced as well as all the u-joints and have it balanced. Once complete then back to the shop for installation.IMG_9362.jpgIMG_9365.jpg
 
On the front drive shaft there is a double cardoon ball socket between the u joints. There is small hole there with a recessed grease fitting, never seems to get lubed. They should chk it also.

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If your not running long distances down the road why as long as they don't have any dry rot or cracks showing? I'm thinking the next set I get will be the 890 black wall and get the correct white wall cut in.
 
John ED Renstrom said:
If your not running long distances down the road why as long as they don't have any dry rot or cracks showing? I'm thinking the next set I get will be the 890 black wall and get the correct white wall cut in.
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I want a set that is higher than what I'm using. I would love the tires that was on it when I got it since they were very tall tires but heck if I can remember what Captian Video used.

Recommendations on a taller tire for the Lifeliner?
 
now if you want an original-looking tire. You can go to a 700x15 but once again there is no white wall from Cooker/Universal you can get the right size of 890x15 but the only whitewall they offer is 5 inches. They look good on a 50s car and up to 61 they are the correct 32 in dimentor tire in a bias ply. And you probably only get 20 years out of a set. Get them in black and have Diamond Back cut in the correct whitewall then you have the tires that were on the car when it was new. I have 4 of the correct replacement tires but they are studed snow tires.
 
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