U joint cross reference, 865493A01

[lakeBum85]

Is there a cheaper parts store alternative for the 865493A01. I have searched the fourm and did not come up with an alternative to the newer U joints with the external clips. $180 for a set of U joints is a bit expensive

865493a01

 

[achris]

Re: U joint cross reference, 865493A01

Hello and :welcome: to boats..

Try this one -> U-Joint for Mercruiser - Sierra 18-6406

 

[lakeBum85]

Re: U joint cross reference, 865493A01

Is the $89.09 for one or a set? $89 for the set is not bad but $89 each is a little excessive.

 

[achris]

Re: U joint cross reference, 865493A01

I believe that's an 'each' price. I hadn't realized they are that $spendy...

Chris...

 

[flipbro]

Re: U joint cross reference, 865493A01

Try an auto parts store and c if they can cross them with something mabe take your old one with you its just a ujoint! I bet even a tractor supply store would have them

 

[lakeBum85]

Re: U joint cross reference, 865493A01

I can?t imagine it being something exotic that only merc's use, I bet it is just a common automotive u joint. I can?t decide for sure if it needs them or not. I get some buzzing vibration during high trim and hard turning but no "slapping" when I turn it all the way either way at idle. Might just be a gimbal bearing I plan on doing a transom service kit before lake season and I will inspect them while the drive is off

 

[achris]

Re: U joint cross reference, 865493A01

Pull the drive and check them... Your noise could also be the gimbal bearing, or even that the engine is out of alignment.

 

[Fun Times]

Re: U joint cross reference, 865493A01

If you do end up needing new U-joints, then you may be able to find them at autozone like this guy did.
http://forums.iboats.com/mercruiser...e-u-joint-can-purchased-auto-zone-637903.html

Or you will be able to use some other cross numbers found in this thread as well.
http://forums.iboats.com/mercruiser-i-o-inboard-engines-outdrives/u-joint-part-number-238091.html

Good luck.

 

[flipbro]

Re: U joint cross reference, 865493A01

theres also alot of good deals on ebay with free shipping in the lower 48 states! Do a search i found them on there for 56 bucks a pair. When the universals went in my jeeps front drive shafts the auto stores were all around 50 60 bucks a peice i got them of ebay 18 a piece same brand as they wanted to sell me hear

 

[lakeBum85]

Re: U joint cross reference, 865493A01

I think I found a set that will work. I wont know for sure until I pull the drive and mic the old set. I read that someone used a napa PUJ 344 but he could not get the clips to seat because the cross was a little long, they spec at 2.940. The Moog Chassis 344's are 2.935 hopfully since they are a little shorter they will work and the price is right at $15.97 each

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mog-344/overview/

 

[alldodge]

Re: U joint cross reference, 865493A01

I think I found a set that will work. I wont know for sure until I pull the drive and mic the old set. I read that someone used a napa PUJ 344 but he could not get the clips to seat because the cross was a little long, they spec at 2.940. The Moog Chassis 344's are 2.935 hopfully since they are a little shorter they will work and the price is right at $15.97 each

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mog-344/overview/

Yes and No but mostly no. If the U joints do fit you have an issue with the grease fitting being between two of the joints. The Merc fittings pivot a lot and will come into contact with the fitting. If they did fit and if you removed the grease fitting and plugged the opening, then maybe, but just maybe. The maybe depends on what it was plugged with.