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Re: Driveshaft

To: "Carl French" <cfrench@cybertours.com>, <mgs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Driveshaft
From: "David Hill" <davhill@cwcom.net>
Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2000 19:04:47 -0000
Hi, Carl.

I would have thought that on a '67, you would have a sliding joint, just
behind the O/D. If so, just unscrew the collar and unplug the front U/J with
the engine. Mark it first to maintain the relative alignment and keep the
balance. If necessary, you could also hoik out the rear end with the axle.

IMHO, you could cut the rear end bolts but rather than cutting across, I
would suggest using a Dremel (plus about 15 HD fibre discs) to cut a slot
down from the nut end, so that the nut falls in two. At a pinch, you might
manage this with a slitting disc on a mini angle grinder.
Above all, take great care not to nuke the rear U/J coupling. You can
replace the joint but the coupling is a different kettle de poisson.

Good luck.

Dave H.

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----- Original Message -----
From: Carl French <cfrench@cybertours.com>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2000 6:32 PM
Subject: Driveshaft


> I am trying remove the drive shaft from either end (I AM NOT TOWING MY
> CAR!!! REPEAT...I AM NOT TOWING MY CAR!). I am finding thesethe worst to
> get moving, is there something specific I am missing as to why these non
> rusty, soaking in PB all nightwill not budge. I will admit that I am
> starting to mess the bolts now. Is there a reason I cannot use a drill
> mounted cut-off wheel on the rear and deal with the mess when the engine
> is out?
> Carl
> 67B w/OD


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