how to Replace joint on the oval Carbon tiller extension?

[161919]

I have one of the carbon tiller extensions in oval shape, and I would like to replace the rubber joint. Where can i find a replacement and how to replace it? the cap where the rotating joint is attached is glued, do I have to cut an inch from the extension to remove it?

Thanks

 

[LaLi]

Choose the right thickness:
Acme Fatso Tiller Universal
Acme Fatso Jr Tiller Universal

Looks like instructions are included... and they most likely won't tell you to cut the extension.

 

[torrid]

Couple of options.

Supposedly you can heat it with a heat gun, then slide the extension over a long dowel rod. If done correctly you can slam down the extension on the dowel, and the broken U-joint will pop right out. I didn't get this to work, and I wound up drilling and scraping it out.

However, there is a much, much easier solution. Just flip the extension over 180 deg. and install the new U-joint in the other end.

Whatever you do, do not cut it.

 

[torrid]

Man, I keep way too much stuff in my Laser file.