SteveAdkins
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| posted on 22/9/13 at 08:01 PM |
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Prop shaft chop???
Hi all,
Ive finally got round to doing some work on the project car today and i now have the engine block in on axle stands along with the gear box. I am
already moving along nicely fitting the diff.
I thought I would bolt the prop shaft on to get a idea of looks and how much I need to cut it down by.
now the prop shaft as it sits at the moment is in two sections with a universal joint in the middle along with a support bearing, then another UJ on
the back section where it bolts to the diff. I dont know if i really need this middle UJ with the support bearing. Could I not run it so the prop
shaft comes out from the gearbox straight to the diff with one UJ on the rear section.
Is any of what I have said made any sense?
Thanks
Steve
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mark chandler
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| posted on 22/9/13 at 08:17 PM |
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What engine ?
If a bike engine you will need a split prop, car engine hence short prop required then a single piece is fine, it's all todo with the amount of
flex, this thing will be travelling at 6000rpm when flat out, a long prop is unstable.
Regards Mark
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SteveAdkins
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| posted on 22/9/13 at 08:33 PM |
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silly me!
Its a BMW 1.9 engine from a E36
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mark chandler
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| posted on 22/9/13 at 08:35 PM |
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Single piece prop will be fine.
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SteveAdkins
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| posted on 22/9/13 at 08:37 PM |
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Lovely, Thanks for your help Mark
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