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Tailshaft Loop
For those in the racing circles is there a general rule when fitting a tailshaft hoop to have it a certain measurement back from front uni joint?
Doesn't look like it would matter too much but I'm fitting it this arvo so thought I may aswell ask.
Thanks,
Rhys
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RE: Tailshaft Loop
2010/05/16 19:02:06
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I use a loop where the split tail shaft would bolt up.
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RE: Tailshaft Loop
2010/08/16 23:37:34
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Hi rhy there is no rule in the cams book,but is piece of mind when you have one.... 
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RE: Tailshaft Loop
2010/08/17 07:29:47
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Thanks Peter,
I've fitted it up. Next piece of mind is a cage.
Rhys
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RE: Tailshaft Loop
2010/08/17 23:17:24
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Rhy Do this right,get a copy of a cams book,for this one.
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RE: Tailshaft Loop
2010/08/18 20:04:10
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Schedule J.
I have alot of experience with cages.
Email me if you have any questions.
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RE: Tailshaft Loop
2010/08/22 20:51:43
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Schedule B-3 in the CAMS manual
"so constructed that any longitudinal propeller shaft shall be protected from striking the ground"
Doesn't give ya much to go on, but a tail shaft hoop of some sort is required.
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RE: Tailshaft Loop
2010/08/22 22:39:40
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Couple of pics of how I went about it. Started with this:  Modified into this:    I've welded it all together so the only way to remove it is to undo tailshaft at the diff and slide it off. I then re-inforced the mount through floor with a big plate on topside to spread the load if the worst was to happen. Rhys
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RE: Tailshaft Loop
2010/08/23 14:22:33
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Hi Rhys,
Looks good and sound. Single piece shaft? What type are you using? I'm wanting to go single, I think I still have the mkI shaft you gave me.
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RE: Tailshaft Loop
2010/08/23 21:02:36
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RE: Tailshaft Loop
2010/08/24 08:25:54
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Shaul,
Its a std Mk2 shaft.
Grant,
Yeh I've changed the rear seal in gearbox a few times and its never really fixed the problem 100% though.
Just need to remember theres not a fire under the car when the smoke rises of the exhaust after not starting it for a long time.
Rhys
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RE: Tailshaft Loop
2010/08/24 08:51:33
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Originally posted by 2lt_Scort
Shaul,
Its a std Mk2 shaft.
Grant,
Yeh I've changed the rear seal in gearbox a few times and its never really fixed the problem 100% though.
Just need to remember theres not a fire under the car when the smoke rises of the exhaust after not starting it for a long time.
Rhys
what's the yoke like?? and is it all balanced
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RE: Tailshaft Loop
2010/08/24 21:54:35
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Yokes good, shaft hasn't been balanced in a long time.
Probably a good time to get it checked.
Rhys
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RE: Tailshaft Loop
2010/11/29 15:30:09
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Can you not just bolt a piece of thick chain or a metal bar from one side of the tunnel to the other?? This achieves the requirement of the CAMS Scedule J does it not? I cannot see why have all the extra weight of an actual loop other than it probably stops a broken shaft from shafting teh underside of the floorpan/tunnel.
Was just going to use flat bar ($1.50) at the point where the centre bearing on a 2 piece prop went.
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RE: Tailshaft Loop
2010/11/29 19:19:33
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Can you not just bolt a piece of thick chain or a metal bar from one side of the tunnel to the other?? This achieves the requirement of the CAMS Scedule J does it not? I cannot see why have all the extra weight of an actual loop other than it probably stops a broken shaft from shafting teh underside of the floorpan/tunnel.
Was just going to use flat bar ($1.50) at the point where the centre bearing on a 2 piece prop went.
Yeh I'd considered that but on my car there is no where to bolt some flat steel, would need to be shaped around t/shaft and exhaust. I also like the idea of taiilshaft being restricted if it let's go to the loop and not the tunnel. Rhys
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