mounting confusion

[robo]

http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/tech/driveline/04.gif.

Prop does need to run slightly off center so the needle rollers in the uj get some exercise. If prop is left running straight you will get premature failure in the ujs as the neddles embed in the cup housing . Rule of thumb seems to be no more than about 3 degrees for anything over 5000 rpm.

Bob

[JakeH]

Originally Posted by robo

http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/tech/driveline/04.gif.

Prop does need to run slightly off center so the needle rollers in the uj get some exercise. If prop is left running straight you will get premature failure in the ujs as the neddles embed in the cup housing . Rule of thumb seems to be no more than about 3 degrees for anything over 5000 rpm.

Bob

this is exactly what im looking for, cheers.

will have a measure up and see what the outcome is

JakeH

[JakeH]

just whipped up a quick drawing on CAD, the prop is about 630mm long, at this length the offset between the gearbox and diff can be a maximum of about 30mm, seems a fair bit to me, mines about 12mm at the moment so i think im going to stick close to that (may move the engine and box over slightly to allow for better access to the clutch mechanism.

Ta very much

JakeH