Re: SER1 propshaft for 80

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Crikey my gmail account is getting mail from the major again?

***I like that one Ben.***

Mind you we have located a puka new shaft now, so no worries.

Cheers

Bob

On 08/11/05, Gilbert, Ben <bgilbert@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> I didn't know a Series 1 prop shaft could turn fast enough for proper
> balancing to be a concern!!?? ;-)
>
> Ben G.
> 1953 80"
> Miami
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ulrico Becker [mailto:ulrico.becker@xxxxxx.xx]
> Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2005 2:21 AM
> To: series1@xxxxxxxxx.xxx
> Subject: AW: SER1 propshaft for 80
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> The suggestion below is viable, but it is a bit more complicated. Bring the
> 88 propshaft to a machine shop and ask them to shorten it and turn inside
> and outside seats plus a groove for welding onto both parts. It is
> imperative to guide both parts inside each other after shortening otherwise
> it will not be possible to balance the part after welding. Look then for a
> welder who will produce an even seam. Pipe fitters should be in a position
> to do that.Mark the shaft, so that it will come together in the same angular
> position. This helps to avoid new unbalance building up.
>
> None of this will spare you the effort of balancing the shortened shaft.
> There is a jury type procedure to do this which could bring the balance to
> an acceptable level. I am sitting in a train and can't remember how it goes,
> nor where I have stored the information (So much for good housekeeping) but
> looking throught the internet you may be able to find it. Otherwise you have
> to look around for companies that can do this.
>
> You can carefully try to drive without balancing the shaft. Take the floor
> out and look or feel for vibrations. Who knows, maybe everything fell into
> its place...
>
> Good luck
>
>
>
> Mit freundlichen Grüssen/Best regards
>
> Ulrico Becker
> TS MT SP
>
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> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: series1-host@xxxxxxxxx.xxx [mailto:series1-host@xxxxxxxxx.xxx] Im
> Auftrag von Ian Stuart
> Gesendet: Samstag, 5. November 2005 20:04
> An: series1@xxxxxxxxx.xxx
> Betreff: Re: SER1 propshaft for 80
>
> Danesbury80/Bob Phillips wrote:
> > Hi All,
> >
> > The rebuild of our 80 is coming on well.
> > The engine and gearbox has just been fitted as has the rear propshaft,
> > however we now need a front propshaft.
> >
> > Has any one a lead as to were I can obtain one of these .
> Take a standard 88" one and shorten it?
> (taking the long side of the propshaft, you grind off the weld holding the
> plug in the end, shorten the tube, and weld the plug back in...)
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