If you have it available, baling wire works great for things like this. 
If you don't have access to baling wire, buying a small length of
electric fence wire is just as good.  Either is much better than cord.
Dave
Daniel Thompson wrote:
> 
> Just remember to tie up the driveshaft FIRMLY and SOLIDLY. Remember the
> front end of the driveshaft is just a slide-on fit, it is NOT bolted on. If
> you use a piece of cheap cord, you might  see the driveshaft fly by you on
> the highway.
> 
> Don't ask me how I know, I just know :-)
> 
> Daniel T.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> 
> . It is
> not necessary to remove the driveshaft but merely disconnect it from the
> differential then use a block of wood in the tunnel to prop it up out of
> the way and to one side, and tie it firmly in place. I
> Regards,
> Peter.
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