[DeTomaso] Original half axle question

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 7/28/08 15 55 10, JJD1010 at aol.com writes:


> While shooting the S*** with another owner here in town, he said the 
> original half shafts had a red arrow on them to indicate which direction 
> they  should
> go, ie, the arrow points outward. I couldn't remember ever seeing that.  
> Does
> anyone know for sure?
> 
> Also the small shaft goes on the outside, right? and there is a reason for 
> this, right?
> 
> Jeff ( I have to keep relearning this kind of stuff! )
> 

There are TWO arrows on each driveshaft, one on each half, and they point to 
one another.   This is to ensure the proper rotational alignment of the two 
halves, since they are balanced.

The driveshafts were originally equipped with the big end outboard, which 
increases unsprung weight and interferes with exhaust systems.   Most people have 
flipped them around to what is arguably the proper orientation.

Mike


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