[LWJ]

What Cashflyer said.

Also. The U joint has three pieces from what I see.

Two rods. And a center joint piece.

I think it is a galling issue.

If the lube doesn't work - and I suspect it won't. You can replace the rods easily. McMaster Carr will have stock to buy for cheap if your hardware store doesn't.

The issue is if the center piece is destroyed you could make a new one with some steel stock a hacksaw and a drill. Better yet might be to drill out the holes slightly and move to larger diameter rod. Then you just need to peen over the ends. You might even just bend the rods on the ends? Easier than peening.

Last thought is lots of grease!

Good luck. This is not difficult to fix. It will just take some effort.

Larry