Re: Sizing Driveshafts

On 29 May, 12:21, "Michael"
<mQiQcQhQaQeQlQhQiQm...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi,

Does anyone here have any information on how to choose a suitable size for a
driveshaft?

I've Googled it but can't seem to find anything suitable.....

Cheers,

Michal

Seen on a few cars ...the longest drive shaft has pillbox shaped lump
of steel bolted to it about half way along ...

this means drive shafts twisting action is stopped or lessened/
damped ...and you can get away with smaller diameters.

all the best.mark

.

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