DorsetStrider
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 posted on 21/3/05 at 11:44 PM |
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Lengthening drive shafts/axels
Ok guys time to pick your collective brains again.
I'm using an alfa 33 engine and droping it in the back of my chassis to create a middy.... is it possible or a good idea to lengthen the
driveshafts/axels that come from the gear box directly to the wheels? or better yet cut them off then afbricate new ones using the orignal alfa ends
at the gear box side but something else at the other thus enabling me to use a different set of wheel hubs?
Who the f**K tightened this up!
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tadltd
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| posted on 22/3/05 at 12:26 AM |
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Try: www.drivelink.co.uk
Can make just about any driveshaft you want. New supplier to the LMP!
Or, if you're feeling flush, GKN...
Best Regards,
Steve.
www.turnerautosport.com
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JonBowden
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| posted on 22/3/05 at 12:29 PM |
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quote:
I'm using an alfa 33 engine and droping it in the back of my chassis to create a middy
How about posting some pictures of what you are building. I would be really interested
Jon
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DorsetStrider
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| posted on 22/3/05 at 01:27 PM |
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I will post pictures (or set up a website with piccies on) as and when I get pictures worth showing and time to figure out how to set up a website.
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turbodisplay
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| posted on 22/3/05 at 03:38 PM |
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I tried modifing my driveshafts but the heat of welding distorted the shaft.
I would recommend getting the shafty made up.
I`m getting 4 shafts made up for about £200. My local engineers is giving me at effectively cost price.
Darren
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chriscook
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| posted on 22/3/05 at 11:25 PM |
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I used drivelink to shorten my sierra shafts. They friction welded them which is better than sleeving them.
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Minicooper
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| posted on 23/3/05 at 09:00 PM |
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www.drivelink.com I think
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Ratman
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| posted on 30/3/05 at 08:14 PM |
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A friend in our car club http://www.constructorscarclub.org.nz lengthened one Fierra axle by cutting it and machining each half smooth, then making a
sleeve, pressing each half into the sleeve and fillet welding the sleeve to each axle half. he then balanced the final product. This has worked out
OK. Brian
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