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RE: Using Worm Drive Clamps on Drive Shafts

To: "TR Mailing List" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: Using Worm Drive Clamps on Drive Shafts
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
Date: Wed, 4 May 2005 20:46:12 -0700
> Is it wise to use worm drive clamps to secure the rubber gaiters to the
> rear axle shafts of a TR IRS car?

Don't know that it's relevant, but the shop manual for my RWD Buick talks about
using worm-drive hose clamps to balance the driveshaft.  Seems to me that says
the weight must be significant, although the driveshaft turns faster than the
half shafts.

> I'd like to switch to a worm drive clamp,

Why ?

Randall




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