Drive Shaft

Merv and Sharon · #1 (**permalink**) 12-31-2008, 05:56 AM

Thanks for the great info that you sent through Rob.

Merv

martrogers · #2 (**permalink**) 01-01-2009, 12:48 AM

Les

I have Commodore drivetrain including IRS.

As I recall, the engine and diff is offset (25 or 50mm?). Lionel is correct that you need some angle to prevent excessive joint wear, I think my driveshaft was about 450mm long and the angle 3 degrees.

Martin

Aussie Mike · #3 (**permalink**) 01-01-2009, 05:26 AM

Yep, You need some offset in there to keep the needle rollers circulating in their cages. A perfectly aligned drive shaft will see the needle rollers wear grooves for themselves in the bearing cups inside the universals.

Cheers