[DeTomaso] PC- Wiring Help- Conclusions, and a New Request- Drive Shaft U Joints

[Jim Hendrickson]

Sounds like you have the original half shafts. See
http://www.geocities.com/pantera_project/HalfShaftCompare1.html  for
comparison pictures of original and Spicer. Pantera Performance Center has
replacement U-joints for originals - with or without grease zerks, but they
aint cheap.



-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
Behalf Of Chris Difani
Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 11:53 PM
To: detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] PC- Wiring Help- Conclusions,and a New Request-
Drive Shaft U Joints

Guys:

Thanks a lot for all the thought, and help on finding these terminal boot 
covers, terminal insulators, or weatherproof boots. At least now I've got a 
few names to use during my hunt.

Of all the suggestions, I think the best is to check with the auto 
electrical shop that provided the 140 amp Toyo alternator for me. I bet 
they're going to have the boots.

I've gone to my local auto parts stores, and got blank stares from an 
assortment of counterguys. Lots of blank stares, by lotsa guys and gals. No 
one laughed however!

I've also requested catalogs from just about every vendor that has been 
mentioned. So that's going to be a big help down the road.... literally.

Now for my next problem....

I want to change out my drive shaft U-joints to a 'joint that has a zerk 
fitting. I've gone thru our beloved SOBill's Gearhead database, and then 
took those numbers to the parts stores (along with one of my drive shafts). 
Unfortunately my 'joints are larger than the Gearhead part numbers show. My 
bearing cups are 1.250 inches in diameter, and approximately 4.160" across 
from cup end to cup end. The stock 'joints show a 1.125" cup diameter, and 
quite a bit smaller across the cups.

This would seem to indicate that my 'shafts are larger than normal (that is 
NOT a straight line for Larry C). So my new question is:

Does anyone have a part number or suggestion regarding a heavy duty drive 
shaft zerk fitting u-joint that has 1.250" diameter cups, and is 
approximately 4.160" across the cups?

Thanks again,

Chris

Chris Difani
'73 L #5829 "LITNNG"
Sacramento, CA
Email: cdifani at pacbell dot net


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris Difani" <cdifani at pacbell.net>
To: <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 1:37 AM
Subject: [DeTomaso] LPC- or Maybe PC, Wiring Help


> Guys:
>
> I'm in the process of wiring up my fuel pump and have come against the
> proverbial brick wall.... but since I saw it coming I didn't hurt myself 
> too
> badly.
>
> But I'm at a stop here. What I need is a source, or even just the name for
> this item. The item in question is a rubber or some other kind of
> non-conductive flexible material that can be used to cover an electrical
> terminal stud.
>
> To explain further, my Bosch fuel pump has two threaded studs for the
> electrical connections. These take a ring connector. I want to cover each
> stud with some kind of "cap" that fits over the stud, and let's the wire 
> in
> thru the side of the "cap". Something that will cover the threaded stud 
> with
> nut and ring connector with wire.
>
> You've seen these I'm sure. Usually your alternator will have these on the
> power out connection stud. Red is the color for positive... usually.
>
> And I can NOT think of the correct name. I've looked thru the DigiKey and
> Mouser catalogs, the Summit catalog, even the Painless Wiring on line
> catalog. All with a total lack of success.
>
> So if anyone can point me in the right direction, I shall be forever
> grateful....
>
> Thanks,
>
> Chris
>
> Chris Difani
> '73 L #5829 "LITNNG"
> Sacramento, CA
> Email: cdifani at pacbell dot net
>
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