Graham,
I don't know where that came from, but I know of no reason why a sliding
joint shaft won't work in place of one that has a CV-Joint. Thee only
precaution is to make sure that it is the correct length and it should be
OK.
Joe
----- Original Message -----
From: "Graham Stretch" <technical-iwnet@wight365.net>
To: "List" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2006 11:32 AM
Subject: [TR] Spitfire Propshaft (driveshaft)
> Hi Folks
> A friend of mine has a Spitfire with a propshaft problem, the shaft is one
> with a CV joint on, the joint has gone bad and she has been told that you
> cannot fit the sliding spline or strap drive shaft in place of the CV
joint
> type. Do any of you know if this is correct or is it mis-information? We
can
> get either sort (not the strap drive as that is unobtainable for the
> foreseeable future) and it seemed that the type with the spline would be
> more future proof as it is possible to replace the UJ's!
>
> As usual any and all help will be gratefully received.
>
> Graham.
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