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Does anyone know how to lubricate/service either end of the driveshaft?

I've got this leather pouch on one end and what looks like a more modern u-joint on the other. The leather is a bit dry but not stiff and it feels like there is a bit of grease in there. Is it just a matter of sliding it back and filling it up with a grease gun? If so, will Moly Graph chassis grease be the right thing? Doesn't seem like the most secure way to hold grease in the joint.

What about the other end? Is there any need or way to service the U-joint going into the pumpkin?

The Front Joint shoud have a grease fitting accessible when you remove the leather cover. Also clean off the old accumulated grease. For the Rear Joint remove it, disassemble, clean thoroughly and repack with fresh grease.