I agree, however, wiring critical bolts is often a very very good idea.
For many closed course race tracks safety wiring is *required* on things
such as oil pan bolts, radiator caps, diff drain bolts. I really doubt the
small hole in the bolt will cause any significant degredation of bolt
strength. I have been required to safetywire very high stress bolts on my
race motorcycles (axel nuts, caliper bolts,fork clamp bolts, etc). On the
other hand I think the locking tabs on a drive shaft
should be sufficient, however, for fluid containing, critical bolts,
safety wire is an excellent idea... Shoot on some courses your even
required to put a large hose clamp around your oil filter so you can
safety wire the filter...
- I just thought I'd chime in here because it looks like there was a miss
understand about the use of safety wire... It can save your butt.
-alfie
On Fri, 27 Sep 2002, Allen Jones wrote:
> Well said! However, I happen to be a big fan of the torque tube set up.
> It's a lonely place sometimes...
>
> Allen in Seattle
> '50 3100
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>
> To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, September 27, 2002 6:03 AM
> Subject: [oletrucks] Bad Advice - U-joint failure
>
>
> Anyone who advocates removing the crossmember does not understand the role
> played by all the components in a closed driveline system. The crossmember
> not
> only supports the tranny but stiffens the chassis. I would be very leery of
> accepting advice from this dealer, including the one about drilling U-joint
> bolts for wire. The lock plates work fine as long as they're replaced
> anytime
> the U-joint is disturbed.
>
> I'm no great fan of the torque-tube but it is a very practical design and
> has
> some very good advantages. The problems arise when parts wear out after 50
> years, maintenance is neglected, or past owners have kluged repairs.
>
> Jack
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