> From: Tomislav Marincic <74137.3420@compuserve.com>
> Subject: Driveshaft
>
> Triumphisti,
>
> I know this has come up before, but what is the best way to install
> a TR6/250 driveshaft, with the sliding splines toward the diff or toward
> the tranny? Mine was in with the splines in back, but "Practical Classics
> TR6 Restoration" and the cutaway photo in the original Triumph sales
> literature both show the splines in front. You can't tell from either the
> Bentley or Chilton's manuals. Anyone have a Haynes handy?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Tom Marincic
> CD3574L
The factory manual for my GT6 (the one with the red vinyl cover)
says to be sure to install it with the sliding joint to the REAR.
I have installed mine both ways and haven't noticed any difference
but I think that if the splines are worn, reversing it would either
make it a lot better or a lot worse if you have a vibration. I
take mine to a driveshaft shop to have it balanced every 5 years
or so and it always seems to come back with the weights rearranged
and running smoother than before I took it in. YMMV.
Dave
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