The propeller shaft ball joint is not completely sealed when assembled and installed. The four rails/channels that the four ball bearings ride in are open and can allow dirt and debris inside. Or, can allow grease to escape. The ball joint on my tractor was completely dry and void of any grease but did contain a very hard residue buildup that looked like old baked grease with debris mixed in.
I have a couple ideas of how to seal the joint. One is to make a type of boot similar to what a cv joint has. Since the ball joint does not rotate off axis very much, maybe wrapping a piece of an inner tube loosely around the joint and attaching it with clamps. Or, simply apply RTV silicone, I already have some Permatex Ultra Copper RTV, on the exterior of the four channels and c clip. If the yoke and c clip are clean, the silicone should adhere. Not sure for how long though.
Any other ideas or suggestions? Waste of time?
I have a couple ideas of how to seal the joint. One is to make a type of boot similar to what a cv joint has. Since the ball joint does not rotate off axis very much, maybe wrapping a piece of an inner tube loosely around the joint and attaching it with clamps. Or, simply apply RTV silicone, I already have some Permatex Ultra Copper RTV, on the exterior of the four channels and c clip. If the yoke and c clip are clean, the silicone should adhere. Not sure for how long though.
Any other ideas or suggestions? Waste of time?
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