I'm sure your right. It usually does go a lot faster the next time. Glad I could help and happy it went so smoothly for you. Keep me in mind if you have any future cv needs. I'm a sponsor on the web site (CV Restoration).

 

Hey CV
You seem to have an understanding for Cv joints. I've never understood how a CV joint differs from a universal joint. I understand that a universal joints rpms change from the input to the output dependant on angle but I don't know how the CV joint compensates for this . Can you explain?
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It's a matter of geometry. The cv joint a/k/a constant velocity joint displaces the energy or force through 6 contact points versus 4 on a u-joint. The design allows for the force to be divided equally at all angles thus offering more flexibility and operating angles than a u-joint. I'm not an engineer by any means but this seems to be the main reason for the use in place of a u-joint. But this is my theory and I'm sticking with it[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]. There are several articals about this topic on the web if you do a search you can find all kinds of details. Let me know if I can be of any help.
Thanks,
Danny

 

Hey CV dude - I have a 91 1/2ton ford 4x4 that grinds and grumbles when in 4x4 - and turns are particularly entertaining. Would that be the CV joints? How much does it cost to replace those? Special tools required? Torch wrench or pipe ratchet?

 

CVMAN thanks
I understand that makes allot of sense 6 points instead of four.
Whodat I know what the problem is with your 91 IT'S A 91 HELLO time for a new one sell this one to CVMAN and he'll have a 91 he has to put CV joints into.

 

Whodat check this out http://www.cvaxles.com/cvhelp.htm

 

The 91 is for ice fishing. Not taking the F350TurboDiesel out on the ice.

 

Yes, it sounds like you have the typical symptoms of a bad outer cv joint. These are usually worse on the four wheel drives since most people don't know until they kick it into 4 wheel. However, I do have those listed. I think they may use u-joints or a solid axle which would blow that theory out of the water. Take a look behind the front wheel and see if you have a cv boot there. Let me know what you find. You can email me at thecvman@comcast.net or call 1-800-338-2326 M-Sat. 8-6 e.s.t..
Thanks,
Danny

 

Thanks for the info CV man, I just rated you as a "10" in your profile!

Do you recommend any kind of CV boot protectors for an ATV?

 

Hey a "10" Thanks,[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
I haven't had a lot of experience with the guards. But I do have some factors to consider. I would stay away from guards that don't drain and act like cup for collecting mud and debris. These tend to rub that mess against the boot (not good). I have heard of some that wrap around the boot and are made of kevlar (the material bullet proof vest are made out of). I'm not sure about these I've just heard some people talking so I can't give you the hoe down. But these sound interesting to me. Maybe if you check around you can find out for the rest of us. Let me know.
Thanks,
Danny