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Re: Drive Shaft compatibility

To: "Spit Elist" <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Drive Shaft compatibility
From: "Ken C" <sdspitfire@worldnet.att.net>
Date: Mon, 9 Oct 2000 11:51:31 -0700
Thanks, Joe. I have the driveshaft, got it when I bought the entire
drivetrain. But, eventually, I will be able to use it when the entire
drivetrain is transplanted into the Spit.

I wanted to exchange the drive shafts 'cause I'm still trying to eliminate
the noise. The current driveshaft is the 'strap' type and maybe something is
rattling around inside.



> The answer is, "Probably not!"  Reason being that the MkIV has a 3 rail
gearbox and the '79 1500 uses a single rail gearbox.  With
> their OD units attached, the two are slightly different in length.  One
end of the '79's shaft has that CV joint and there is no slider
> to accommodate small changes in the length.
>
> Therefore it is not likely that it will fit.
>
> Recommendation:  Get an earlier drive shaft with a sliding joiont and size
it to fit.
>



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