ERic,
There is a lip on the driveshaft flange which locates into a recess in
the diff/gearbox flange. I assume the driveshaft is a solid type, and
will not compress. You need to prise between the two flanges at the
differential end of the shaft with an old screwdriver or similar, to try
and tilt the flange away to one side so that the lip can disengage
itself (don't use any hammering action or you could amage the flange
faces). Once it's started to move, turning one of the rear wheels by
hand should allow the shaft to drop.
Re-installing is much easier. Line up the flanges at the front, then
force the rear flanges together with the driveshaft flange tilted again.
Tap the flange square with a heavy hammer (but used gently). Job done,
refit the bolts.
I've done this job many times, and ther is enough flex in the engine
and gearbox mounts to allow the movement you need.
Good luck,
Bill.
Eric Kieboom wrote:
>
> Fellow Triumphists,
>
> After some time (ie. years) not being able to attend this list, I'm
> back.
> Because I'm desperate. :-(
>
> My trusty little Spit 1500 has developed bad vibes in its driveshaft
> (of
> the frictionless pot joint type). This driveshaft, fitted by an
> experienced
> mechanic when an overdrive was built in three years ago, was never
> perfect,
> but the vibration recently worsened, so I thought it better to pull it
> and
> have it balanced, before it shakes the diff bearings to pieces.
>
> So I put the car on stands, removed the exhaust, marked the flanges,
> undid
> the four bolts on the front flange, then the bolts at the rear and
> then...
> nothing.
>
> Even though there is no visible rust, the driveshaft seems to be
> firmly
> stuck between the gearbox/OD and diff flanges. No amount of WD40 and
> judicious tapping the flanges with a plastic hammer will shift it.
> I've
> tried lowering the car on its wheels - no difference.
>
> NOW what? Do I need to hit it hard? At the front? At the rear? Are
> there
> ridges on either of the flanges that prevent it from just 'sliding'
> out? Is
> there a trick to this? Do I remove engine first?
>
> The thing I'm most worried about, with this driveshaft seemingly
> wedged in:
> what if I do get it out - how the heck do I get it back in?
>
> All creative thoughts gratefully accepted.
>
> Eric Kieboom
> The Netherlands
> 1976 Spitfire 1500 - Original Java Green.
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