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Re: "Out of Phase"

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Subject: Re: "Out of Phase"
From: Hoyt <hoyt@cavtel.net>
Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2006 18:15:19 -0500
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On Tuesday 07 March 2006 17:54, Bill & Skip Pugh wrote:
> I  have  often heard  of the  term  "out  of phase"  regarding  the
> positioning  of drive-shaft  U-joints.   I  don't  understand the
> term ...  I  am  not doubting  the  accuracy  but  am simply  seeking
> enlightenment  ...

Here's more info than you wanted:

Driveline Geometry 101
http://www.4xshaft.com/driveline101.html

Driveshafts and U-Joints
http://www.custompistols.com/cars/articles/ts_ujoints.htm

>From this article:"To make matters more confusing, many repair manuals show 
the phasing incorrectly. Referring to the sketch above, the "fixed" yokes (A 
and B) must always be parallel."
The sketch:  http://www.custompistols.com/cars/images/ujoint2.jpg

-- 
Hoyt


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