I was wondering if anyone had some ideas for replacement yokes for my NP203. The front is the square one that the double cardan joint bolts to. Rear output accepts a u-joint.
Mine are grooved bad enough that the seal leaks. I tried to position the seal a little bit out when I replaced them to sort of avoid the groove. No luck.
I figure these lasted 32 years (truck made January 1976) so rather than cobble something together with a sleeve my, first preference is to get new yokes.
No luck locally.
Thanks for any information you may provide.
mlauk
01-10-2008, 01:34 PM
Have you tried a local driveshaft shop. The Drive Shaft King in Dallas might be able to help you.
~77~
01-10-2008, 02:07 PM
Nevermind, I should have read the last line.
Mopower79
01-10-2008, 02:10 PM
If all else fails, You could call these guys..
They deal in military surplus, Look under M880 parts & they should be listed,
Now if they have them....I don't know, But its worth calling & finding out.. :)
Link:
http://www.saturnsurplus.com/newpage11.htm
Good luck... :D
75 Power Wagon
01-10-2008, 03:18 PM
well... i recently blew up a ujoint that tore up the yokes to my driveline and at the output of the 203... and, to answer your question simply... NO!
Dana originally made them but chrysler wouldn't allow them to be reproduced in the aftermarket or something along the lines of that is what my driveshaft shop told me... We ended up having to rob one off a 205 that was sitting in the back... So your only bet is to either get a better condition used one... or possibly a NOS one... or of course repair yours.
1986w250
01-10-2008, 08:53 PM
spray welding works wonders on a seal surface and isn't usually to costly on a part like that. price this with your local machine shop.
zerko
01-10-2008, 11:14 PM
Take them to a machine shop. They can weld and regrind them no problem. just make sure you bring a new seal for them to try/size.
rolnblok
01-11-2008, 09:30 AM
All,
Thanks for the replies so far. I will look into having them welded and turned. I feel a bit more comfortable going that route than I do having them turned down and having a sleeve pressed on. This sleeve method sounds like it could weaken the spline area of the yokes.
I will start looking around at the local machine shops. Though this is starting to seem more like a spring project as it is getting colder.
Thanks Again!
Chump
01-13-2008, 05:30 AM
You can get repair sleeves for these from many sources.
They are called Redi Sleeves or Speedi Sleeves. Try NAPA.
