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Originally Posted by peterux
Hi Robin,
yes, I could drop the back end of the gearbox down a bit but can't go too far or the propsahft will foul on the crossmember. But i'll end up with an extreme angle difference between the gearbox output flange and the diff input flange. All I've read on propsahft theory is the difference should be less than .5 degree and I'm already at 1 degree.
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Peter
Is the limitation due to the rubber doughnut? The guy who made my prop-shaft up told me not to fit the BMW rubber doughnut as they will shred if there is any mis-alignment. I think you will be fine with any amount of angle that you are likely to create.
Have a look at lorry U/Js the next time you go passed one - they usually have an angle, and are subjected to huge torque loads without a problem.
Have a word with a U/J supplier before writing off the idea of running your prop at an angle.
Mike