In a message dated 9/23/03 1:53:56 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
kmdalton@AircraftBraking.com writes:
<< The good ones were manufactured by or were called "Metallastic" or
something like that and are no longer available as I understand it. There
are people replacing these donuts with CV joints but this is a big
undertaking. >>
Do some research on Vintage Formula Ford ( looks like a Indy car ) lists.
Many of the older cars used roto flex shafts and someone has to still make
these. Also take a look at 60's ,70's and 80's Mercedes, BMW, Volvo or other
Euro
rear drive car. Some of these used roto flex between the drive shaft and
transmission.
The trick I used long ago to install the coupling is to use a large hose
clamp on the outside to compress the rubber. Install one bolt and engage the
nut
by a few threads, rotate the shaft then look for a hole that will line up,
install a bolt. A rod smaller than the bolt can be used to pry the joint so
the
next hole lines up.
Harold
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