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That driveshaft problem

Posted By : Michael Davis, 26-Jun-2006, 08:46pm

Checking the car over after Silverstone, I discovered that the right rear wheel went "click-click" if I shoved on the top of it (very technical, I know!) Anyway, I guessed that maybe the bearing had disintegrated so took the wheel off for further investigation. I discovered that the hub nut appeared to be not much more than finger tight.

I've re-tightened it now but I know there has been discussion previously about this particular problem and whether it is caused by the nut working loose or the shaft stretching (just prior to breaking). So, the question is, should I be worried? I'd rather keep all the wheels attached to the car for the duration of the Cadwell Park meeting if possible!

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That driveshaft problem

Posted By : Jonathan Binnington, 26-Jun-2006, 09:17pm

mik, how many races/seasons have the ones that you have done?

remember John broke his at mallory pk and they had done just one season and they were the tougher "motorspotrt" ones

might be worth considering a new pair rather than rueing a few quid "saved" when it breaks...

reading some of theKas Kastner stuff, they were swapping teh 1/2shafts evrey few races to avoid breakages...

and you have got those sticky tyres

j
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  Posted By : Andy Vowell, 27-Jun-2006, 08:48pm
  
  I would fit another shaft, at least until you can separate and inspect your current shaft. If you get a new shaft then I'd be delighted to help you fit it Saturday night before Cadwell.
  
  If yours is OK then you have a good spare for if you decide to move up to class c power.
  
  Cheers
  Andy
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    Posted By : Martyn Adams, 27-Jun-2006, 09:32pm
    
    One time I was going through Hall Bends at Cadwell when the back-end (of the car) stepped out suddenly. I put on opposite lock and kept my right foot down - then I noticed my right rear wheel overtaking me, about six foot in the air. After that things got a bit too exciting. Mik - Make your own mind up about risking that shaft.
    
    Martyn
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      Posted By : David Thompson, 28-Jun-2006, 09:26am
      
      I wholeheartedly support the previous comments - Cadwell is definately not a track where you would want to be snapping a half shaft (come to think of it is anywhere?). To prevent a lot of "I told you so" comments on Sunday, change the shaft. Steve and I will be there all day Saturday if you need a hand or if Andy gets to it first I'm quite happy to sit and watch whilst handing out sagely advice and supping a cold beer!
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        Posted By : Michael Davis, 28-Jun-2006, 12:31pm
        
        Yeah, you're all saying pretty much what I was thinking anyway. Thanks for the offers to help fit the new shaft. I don't currently have a spare but I've already ordered one that should be here on Friday.
        
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        Posted By : Richard King, 29-Jun-2006, 10:06am
        
        Hee hee, they want to see your shaft.
        
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        Posted By : Michael Davis, 29-Jun-2006, 12:27pm
        
        *Tries to think of a response that won't get this thread banned*
        
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        Posted By : Richard King, 29-Jun-2006, 02:41pm
        
        Yeah, sorry, I was being flippant in what is obviously a serious racing discussion.
        
        So, are you worried that if you tug your shaft too hard it'll come off in your hand?