Randy,
I always put the splined end to the rear. it is much easier to install
that way and I doubt that it makes any difference in the performance.
Joe
"Randall M. Potter" wrote:
>
> Listers -
>
> My driveshat is now at the shop to be balanced as part of my quest to
> remove a 45MPH or above vibration in my Mk II. To pass the time this
> morning while waiting for the dog to come in from her six AM excursion, I
> began to read through my various manuals looking or inormation on
> replacement of the shaft once I get it back. The Clymer manual seemed to
> suggest that the splined, slip joint end of the shaft should be forward -
> other sources do not say which way it should go. Can anyone tell me the
> right way to orient the shaft on reassembly? Could this be the source of
> my problem? The splined end was at the rear when I removed it, but one of
> the U joints had obviously been renewed recently (DPO) so I can't judge by
> that.
>
> Randy Potter
> Spitfire 4 MkII
> "Old Shakey"
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