Who Has Blown Out a Ball & Trunnion or a B & T Conversion?

[dibbons]

My old '65 Valiant bracket car had the factory ball & trunnion type front u-joint. Never blew it out (but once I did shed all the teeth from 3rd gear of the A833 during a power shift).

My two current '65 Plymouths (Formula S and Signet Convertible) have had the ball & trunnion converted to the slip-joint style.

I was just curious what kind of failures others have experienced with either type of front u-joint, ball and trunnion or conventional? Thank you.

 

[65 Dartman]

I have a conversion driveshaft that will go in my 65 Dart wagon with a 273/235, 833 and a 3.23 8.75 with a Sure Grip. Wagon is under construction, but seriously doubt I'll have any issues with it!

 

[Inertia]

Ball and trunion was used in the early 60's behind Max Wedges 400+ hp.
Had no troubles.

 

[mbaird]

I am considering using an early 833 for the low 3.08 gear. Bought the flange adapter for 1310 joints already but now am rethinking only because of speedo gear hassle.