The u-joint on my '51 was what you'd call "flat worn out" when I disassembled everything. I got a replacement kit from The Filling Station and it had what I'd call reasonable clearance. Not real tight though.
Here are before and after pictures.
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Original u-joint
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Replacement u-joint


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.