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MGB So my friend has a problem with his 69 MGB

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mikecyc72usa

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Tonight I had dinner with a friend, and we went to the garage to look at his MGB. The u-joint on the rear of the propshaft exploded the other month. Anyway, a few questions. First, the diff yoke looks good still, but the propshaft where the u-joint attaches is toast. So, maybe it could be repaired, but I'm worried about vibration. I'm leaning towards replacement. Anyone know of a good used one for a 69 MGB? Lastly, any tips for removal and replacement? Thanks.
 
mikecyc72usa said:
Tonight I had dinner with a friend, and we went to the garage to look at his MGB. The u-joint on the rear of the propshaft exploded the other month. Anyway, a few questions. First, the diff yoke looks good still, but the propshaft where the u-joint attaches is toast. So, maybe it could be repaired, but I'm worried about vibration. I'm leaning towards replacement. Anyone know of a good used one for a 69 MGB? Lastly, any tips for removal and replacement? Thanks.
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Just keep asking on these forums and someone will chime in who has one. They are plentiful, which is in your favor. PJ
 
You're in or near a metropolitan area, Mike. Why not find a driveshaft shop nearby and have them look at it? The U-J's are Spicer units, I've had a number of them redone by local driveshaft rebuilders. Better that that an old unit (unless the slip-joint splines are shot, too).
 
DrEntropy said:
You're in or near a metropolitan area, Mike. Why not find a driveshaft shop nearby and have them look at it? The U-J's are Spicer units, I've had a number of them redone by local driveshaft rebuilders. Better that that an old unit (unless the slip-joint splines are shot, too).
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Yep. If they can repair it, they can balance it. Probably be better than new; definitely cheaper than new.
 
The problem is there's no way I can see a repair on the driveshaft. Where the uj and clips go one of the metal loops for lack of a better term is shattered. Like no flange for a circlip to slip into to retain the uj. So it looks like a replacement is needed. Austin is funny, I couldn't find a driveshaft shop anywhere, even amongst my hotrod friends.
 
I would be amazed if the yard in New Braunfels doesn't have some. I don't have his info right at hand, but have seen reference to him all over MG boards.
 
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