Diyvehiclerepair
Shaft
Has anyone ever used a speedy sleeve to repair a crank shaft seal area?
Can you sleeve a crankshaft? These thin-walled stainless steel shaft repair sleeves can come to immediate rescue when a crankshaft needs a new sealing...
What is a keyed shaft?
What are keyed shafts made from? A key is usually made from steel and is inserted or mounted between the shaft and the hub of the component in an axia...
Two tests can you carry out on a prop shaft?
What is a prop shaft used for? The drive shaft (also called propeller shaft or prop shaft) is a component of the drive train in a vehicle, with the pu...
What to do with noisy input shaft bearing on an evo 6?
What does a bad input shaft bearing sound like? Persistent Noises From the Gears Another sign of a failing input shaft bearing is hearing even more no...
When in drive the drive shaft just turns why?
How do I stop my drive shaft from turning? Put the new joint for the drivers' side on and reinstall the wheel. Lower the car so the weight is on the w...
Do the input and the output shafts turn in the same directions?
Do the input and output shafts turn in the same direction in a universal joint? Both the input and output shafts turn in the same direction because du...
What is a shaft sleeve used for?
What is the purpose of shaft sleeve? The basic function of a shaft sleeve is to protect the shaft from packing wear at the stuffing box. Shaft sleeves...
Where would you find a propeller shaft fitted on a vehicle?
Where is the propeller shaft located? In vehicles, the engine is at the front then the front wheels of the vehicle are being driven. Whereas in some v...
Why does my tandem axles each have a driveshaft?
What is the purpose of a 2 piece driveshaft? A two piece shaft is used to prevent the shaft from bending at high RPM. This is know as the whipping eff...
What is the purpose of a output shaft?
What does output shaft mean? Definition of output shaft a shaft that transmits power from the prime mover to the units or parts to be operated. What ...