chris_harris_
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| posted on 20/3/07 at 01:43 PM |
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GTS de dion
does anyone happen to know the length from mounting face to face of the gts de dion tube. I know you should be able to run these on standard sierra
shafts, but it aint happening with mine. Help.
Regards Chris
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flak monkey
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| posted on 20/3/07 at 01:52 PM |
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It will run on std length shafts, its quite tight to get the shafts in as there is quite a bit of plunge on the CV joints, and its a bit of a fight
sometimes.
There is always the possibility that there has been a mix up and you got a shorter de dion, but they are only designed for the Challenger.
David
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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chris_harris_
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| posted on 20/3/07 at 02:01 PM |
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Tight fit they are, thats true, and once fitted there's only about 1-2mm of plunge. Have spoken to dave mac propshafts this afternoon and to
avoid failure you need 14mm, per side, as on the sierra. may be able to put the shorter one on the right though and only have to buy one.
Regards Chris
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oliwb
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| posted on 20/3/07 at 02:30 PM |
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I can absolutely categoricaly tell you that 14mm is absolute balderdash! Me and Mark made my jig for the de-dion tube on Sat morning. We made a jig
using the sierra axle and then mount the diff and drive shafts in the jig. There is only about 1 - 2 mm of play left in the shaft once you get the
faces tight up against each other. I can't see how you could have 14mm with the shaft falling out. Yes it is tight but thats how it is on my
jig which is the exact dimensions of the sierra axle....Oli.
If your not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room!
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chris_harris_
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| posted on 20/3/07 at 04:01 PM |
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Well thats good to know then, would you be able to measure, from the hub mounting faces for me, so we can compare. Thanks
Regards Chris
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andyace
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| posted on 20/3/07 at 04:26 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by chris_harris_
does anyone happen to know the length from mounting face to face of the gts de dion tube. I know you should be able to run these on standard sierra
shafts, but it aint happening with mine. Help.
You have got them on the correct sides havent you? Ones shorter than the other.
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chris_harris_
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| posted on 20/3/07 at 04:30 PM |
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Yep got them the right way round, you made me think though, just all seems too tight.
Regards Chris
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oliwb
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| posted on 20/3/07 at 06:45 PM |
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Seemed tight to me at the time but like I say the jig is an exact copy of the sierra axle as we made it by bolting the jig to the sierra axle and then
building the rest around it.
I'll try and get some measurements but I wont be near the car again until Thurs or Fri night....Oli.
If your not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room!
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mistergrumpy
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| posted on 20/3/07 at 09:52 PM |
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Just got off my arse to check. Hub mounting face to t'other side in a straight line is 136 cm give or take a wee bit.
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chris_harris_
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| posted on 21/3/07 at 09:12 AM |
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Thats great guys, thanks for your help. Must just be me being paranoid. Darren has said if i'm really worried, he'll make me a couple of
5mm spacers for each hub face. I'll see how it goes.
Regards Chris
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