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07-22-2016, 01:49 PM | #21 |
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Re: Drive Shaft Coupler
Seems like a good plan/method.
Anyone know where I can get a new 6 spline coupler ordered from? |
07-22-2016, 07:55 PM | #22 |
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Re: Drive Shaft Coupler
Here's a converted tubular shaft. The original end is perfectly concentric with the shaft from the factory, so when bored out for the coupler on a long bed lathe, it all lines up. The original 6 spline coupler is also concentric, so this works out great. The weld is behind the contact area with the pinion, so there's no distortion. Make sure to line up the pin hole.
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07-23-2016, 08:59 AM | #23 |
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Re: Drive Shaft Coupler
Great pics. Thanks a lot Zimmco!
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07-23-2016, 09:06 AM | #24 |
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Re: Drive Shaft Coupler
What is the outside diameter measurement where the through pin goes? Through pin length ends up being?
Is the 6 spline coupler turned down some too to accommodate this interference fit? |
07-23-2016, 09:26 AM | #25 |
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Re: Drive Shaft Coupler
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It appears to have a rosette or plug weld to aid in holding the inserted spline section. Was there a hole or holes drilled? if so, what size? More than one? The reason I ask is that the weldment looks to be an oval shape on the one in the photo. |
07-23-2016, 09:39 AM | #26 |
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07-23-2016, 10:06 AM | #27 |
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Re: Drive Shaft Coupler
I too was wondering this weld.
Looks like a plug weld for sure.Minimal distortion I'd think and on the very back side of the splin mesh. |
07-23-2016, 02:39 PM | #28 |
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Re: Drive Shaft Coupler
The original Ford coupler was a 6 to 6 spline coupler, so it extends into the tubular drive shaft. It was only cleaned up, and the original end was bored for a light interference. It is plug welded on two sides through large slotted holes. Here's another picture. There was no distortion, and it checked out perfectly true.
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07-23-2016, 04:20 PM | #30 |
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Re: Drive Shaft Coupler
It's the method I'll go with and relay to the machine shop.
Thanks everyone for all the ideas insight and help. Many new guys just beginning to tinker on these cars like myself find this site better than an older manual. There is so much great info and past experiences to learn from. |
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