[DeTomaso] Spares
Thomas Tornblom
thomas at hax.se
Fri Dec 2 01:53:51 EST 2011
2011-12-01 19:45, Kirby Schrader skrev:
> That's not filth! That's proof that you DRIVE IT!
> :-)
>
> How much do you reckon it has shortened the length of the 'active'
> part of the shaft?
I just checked, and it appears that the "active" length is about the
same as with the stock shafts.
I measured the distance from the flange on the ZF to the estimated pivot
point in the CV-joint and got it to about 40 mm. I got it to about 45 mm
in the wheel end, those adapters are thicker.
The flange to pivot point of the stock shafts are about 42 mm in either
ends, so it turns out the shafts are almost identical in active length.
Cheers,
Thomas
>
> In other words, did the length between the pivot points get any shorter?
>
> Just wondering,
> Kirby
>
> On Thu, Dec 1, 2011 at 11:26, Thomas Tornblom<thomas at hax.se> wrote:
>> Here's a few photos of my setup (pardon the filth):
>>
>> http://www.hax.se/_MG_0903.jpg
>> http://www.hax.se/_MG_0911.jpg
>> http://www.hax.se/_MG_0912.jpg
>>
>> As you can see I have not pulled the rubber boot out all the way. This
>> is the way the CV boots looked on the audi quattro, and also on the
>> Koenigsegg, so I guess that is the proper way to mount them.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Thomas
>>
>>
>> 2011-12-01 17:58, boyd casey skrev:
>>> Tom,
>>> The CV boots you used look great. I hate having the CV boot straps and
>>> this set up does away with them! I will definitly try to switch to them
>>> when I replace my CV boots. Thanks for the info.
>>> Boyd
>>>
>>> On Thu, Dec 1, 2011 at 2:49 AM, Thomas Tornblom<thomas at hax.se
>>> <mailto:thomas at hax.se>> wrote:
>>>
>>> I bought their CV-joint shafts and adapters and replaced my old U-joint
>>> shafts last winter.
>>>
>>> http://www.sacoperformance.com/proddetail.php?prod=PAN-129&cat=51
>>> <http://www.sacoperformance.com/proddetail.php?prod=PAN-129&cat=51>
>>>
>>> I already had the joints and boots, as I had planned to have shafts made
>>> locally and started collecting parts years ago.
>>>
>>> I did not use the same type of boots they use, instead I went with
>>> these:
>>>
>>> https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=5549
>>>
>>> I also bought AN bolts from Aircraft Spruce, which are available in
>>> suitable lengths, to avoid having threads in the CV-joints or the hub
>>> adapters. Some of them can be had drilled for safety wire, although I
>>> drilled most of the bolts myself.
>>>
>>> http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/ha/bolts.html
>>>
>>> I love these shafts, much less risk of a broken joint resulting in major
>>> damage, no vibration, and no need to re-grease after assembly.
>>>
>>> Thomas
>>>
>>> 2011-11-30 19:28, michael at michaelshortt.com
>>> <mailto:michael at michaelshortt.com> skrev:
>>> > Sounds like a prudent mod, is it documented anywhere with
>>> procedure and
>>> > part numbers, what's the cost?
>>> >
>>> > Michael
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 1:19 PM, boyd casey<boyd411 at gmail.com
>>> <mailto:boyd411 at gmail.com>> wrote:
>>> >
>>> >> The U-joint failures and wheel losses from axle breaks were two
>>> of the
>>> >> reasons I upgraded to the SACO rear riser that has modern
>>> modular bearings
>>> >> and replaced the half shafts with cv joints from a Porsche 930
>>> Turbo.A
>>> >> spinning half shaft with a broken u joint is like a giant Nunchaku
>>> >> (Nunchuk) that can and will tear your car up like a Gorilla on
>>> steroids!
>>> >> Boyd
>>> >>
>>> >> On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 10:23 AM, michael at michaelshortt.com
>>> <mailto:michael at michaelshortt.com><
>>> >> michaelsavga at gmail.com<mailto:michaelsavga at gmail.com>> wrote:
>>> >>
>>> >>> Once a Boy Scout, always a Boy Scout!
>>> >>>
>>> >>>
>>> >>>
>>> >>> On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 10:06 AM, Dave
>>> McManus<dave at damardirect.com<mailto:dave at damardirect.com>>
>>> >>> wrote:
>>> >>>
>>> >>>> Michael,
>>> >>>> You forgot your tent, sleeping bag, and snake repellant! Oh, I
>>> almost
>>> >>>> forgot, your M16. Leave the Purell at home! Rub some dirt on it.
>>> >>>> IndyDave
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> >>>> From: michael at michaelshortt.com
>>> <mailto:michael at michaelshortt.com> [mailto:michaelsavga at gmail.com
>>> <mailto:michaelsavga at gmail.com>]
>>> >>>> Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 12:49 PM
>>> >>>> To: Lotus Esprit
>>> >>>> Cc: POCA
>>> >>>> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Spares
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>> Tool Bag
>>> >>>> Fuses
>>> >>>> Jumper cables
>>> >>>> First Aid Kit
>>> >>>> Flash light
>>> >>>> Spare batteries
>>> >>>> Latex gloves
>>> >>>> GoJo
>>> >>>> Towels/rags
>>> >>>> Electrical Tape
>>> >>>> Zip ties
>>> >>>> lug wrench
>>> >>>> MSD Box
>>> >>>> SPF 30 Suntan Lotion
>>> >>>> Bug Repellent
>>> >>>> 2 bottles of water
>>> >>>> Purell
>>> >>>> TP
>>> >>>> Light Sticks
>>> >>>> Tire Plug Kit
>>> >>>> 12v Inflator
>>> >>>> Matches
>>> >>>> Space Blanket
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>> Michael Shortt
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>> On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 12:43 PM, Lotus Esprit<snk20 at yahoo.com
>>> <mailto:snk20 at yahoo.com>> wrote:
>>> >>>>
>>> >>>>> I would like to hear what you guys carry as spares in your
>>> Pantera. I
>>> >>>>> carry:
>>> >>>>> (1) 1 qt of oil. Probably just a hang over from the bad old
>>> days when
>>> >>> I
>>> >>>>> really needed it.
>>> >>>>> (2) 1 qt gear oil.
>>> >>>>> (3) 1 bottle of brake fluid
>>> >>>>> (4) several sizes of bungi cords
>>> >>>>> (5) alternator belts
>>> >>>>> (6) can of fix a flat
>>> >>>>>
>>> >>>>> What about a spare fuel pump (mechanical for me), and the pin
>>> for the
>>> >>>>> distributor/oil pump?
>>> >>>>>
>>> >>>>> Thanks fot the feedback.
>>> >>>>>
>>> >>>>> Steve Griffin 6661
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