Sliding Yoke Plug

Philth · Post by **Philth** » Tue Jan 27, 09 7:53 pm

I am replacing the UJ's on the Greenfish racecar's propshaft for Turnip and a large lump of silicone fell out of the end.

Is there a proper blanking plug available?

Cheers.

TrevD · Post by **TrevD** » Tue Jan 27, 09 8:08 pm

pass on this one mr filthy man, ive just looked at a couple of props (not all mopar) some are cast with a blank end and others have a bung similar to a core plug. if you need it modifying and a bung made i can sort it for you no problem.

MrNorm · Post by **MrNorm** » Wed Jan 28, 09 12:03 am

Phil, yes there is a plug in there, IIRC its like a soft metal plug. Mine was actually not properly seated and caused a leak from the box. I seated it and all was fine. So yes it should be sealed one way or another and you'll get a leak if it isn't........

latil · Post by **latil** » Wed Jan 28, 09 9:12 am

It's like one of the old type dished core plugs,not our engine type. I've got some in various sizes up to around 1 1/2"

Turnip · Post by **Turnip** » Wed Jan 28, 09 6:46 pm

How much silicone can go in to 1 car

We haven't touched that bit honest, that must have been there for years!

Philth · Post by **Philth** » Fri Jan 30, 09 8:03 pm

Thanks guys.

I think it may be sone sort of snap-plug, thin enough to snap onto the outer machined edges in front of the splines (which are not very deep at all!). Can't find a picture of one anywhere. I would have thought that the last 1/4" of the splines would have been factory-machined to accept a normal type core plug...

I am loathe to 'glue' that plug back into place, especially as it is on a race car (everyone hates oil-downs, right?!). I imagine any sort of adhesant would become unstuck at the introduction of that mysterious compound known as transmission fluid.

Time frame allowing I think I may take you up on that, Trev, but it depends on when John wants the prop back on the motor.

Latil - stand by with those spare plugs!

Cheers again,

Phil.

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Fri Jan 30, 09 8:44 pm

I would not want that oil on my slicks, and neither should Turnip

Have you considered giving Hausers a call?

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Fri Jan 30, 09 9:03 pm

Can you not weld a disc over it? Or would the heat effect the strength?

TrevD · Post by **TrevD** » Sat Jan 31, 09 5:42 pm

philth, if you can get it to me i can sort it within 48 hours. turnip wont need it till ive made his "brake thingys" so maybe drop it off and pick it all up when its done

Philth · Post by **Philth** » Wed Feb 04, 09 8:53 pm

Will do Trev. I'll give you a call.

Cheers!

Philth · Post by **Philth** » Tue Feb 10, 09 7:02 pm

Job's a good 'un!

Thanks go to Trev and his dad!

I want a workshop like Trev's.

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Wed Feb 11, 09 9:49 am

That's the way to do it Philth!

You should have that shot of the prop as your avatar matey!

Philth · Post by **Philth** » Wed Feb 11, 09 10:47 pm

What are ya saying, like? Not a reference to big ears, I hope?! Better be careful or Kev'll dig out the photo of the 'Hill-Billy' twins...

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Thu Feb 12, 09 9:37 am

I'm saying nothing!