xcarguy Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 This was posted on the Stalker forum by one of our own; thought I'd pass it along. Probably the best (and simplest) explanation I've ever seen regarding proper driveshaft setup: http://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/2014/07/26/video-driveshaft-angle-and-phasing/
Paul Hill Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 You are soooo right...tough to explain that to some thick-headed know-it-all. I bet some would try to claim the video was an internet hoax! Very educational... Thanks for sharing!
MightyMike Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 Learn something new every day. Thanks for posting!
coffee break Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 Interesting demonstration, I remember studying this in machine design. Way back in time when a 4 banger was also a calculator and slide rules were still used.
Mondo Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 Didn't know there was that much to it. Curious what you do for phasing when you buy a new shaft?
xcarguy Posted July 27, 2014 Author Posted July 27, 2014 Mondo, When you order a new shaft, the U-joint cradles should be phased by the drive shaft builder. The burden of getting the angles right is on the shoulders of the installer. Here are two links to a couple of photos of drive shaft I've had built. Notice in both photos that the drive shaft cradles are 'welded in phase' by the shaft builder: http://www471.pair.com/stalkerv/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=9538 http://www471.pair.com/stalkerv/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=24447
S1Steve Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 This was posted on the Stalker forum by one of our own; thought I'd pass it along. Probably the best (and simplest) explanation I've ever seen regarding proper driveshaft setup: http://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/2014/07/26/video-driveshaft-angle-and-phasing/ Hi Shane, That's a great explanation on how a driveshaft works or doesn't. Also thanks for posting those two photo's of driveshafts you had made, I just spent a good half hour looking at all your build photo's. Time flys when your having fun.... Tell your Dad I said hi.. Fun Guy... Steve
NVP66S Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Great video. For front wheel drive, phasing the U-joints is not good enough because of the bigger angles. They usually use a Rzeppa joint, also called Constant Velocity, or CV joint. This video's not as good, but...
xcarguy Posted July 28, 2014 Author Posted July 28, 2014 Hi Shane, That's a great explanation on how a driveshaft works or doesn't. Also thanks for posting those two photo's of driveshafts you had made, I just spent a good half hour looking at all your build photo's. Time flys when your having fun.... Tell your Dad I said hi.. Fun Guy... Steve Hey, Steve, Dad and I had a fanstastic time! I do hope to do NJMP again next year if all works out. I'll definitely tell him you said hello. Can hardly wait to see what Croc comes up with, video-wise that is. :cheers:
xcarguy Posted July 28, 2014 Author Posted July 28, 2014 Great video. For front wheel drive, phasing the U-joints is not good enough because of the bigger angles. They usually use a Rzeppa joint, also called Constant Velocity, or CV joint. This video's not as good, but... Well, I've learned a new word tonight . . . Rzeppa. I can't pronounce it, but I can spell it and I know what it does. Very educational. :jester:
Mondo Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Thanks, Xcar. Definitely have to have right on your car;)
NVP66S Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Well, I've learned a new word tonight . . . Rzeppa. I can't pronounce it, but I can spell it and I know what it does. Very educational. :jester: SHEP-a. Like shepherd. I heard it's Italian.
Croc Posted August 1, 2014 Posted August 1, 2014 Can hardly wait to see what Croc comes up with, video-wise that is. :cheers: Brief OT to just say I am waiting for the last videos to arrive in my hands and then I will start watching and watching and watching....
xcarguy Posted August 1, 2014 Author Posted August 1, 2014 . . . . and editing and editing and editing.
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