Can I get specifics on input shaft connection
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Can I get specifics on input shaft connection
Well, I'm drilling down to replace this leaky seal on the input shaft, and I'm starting to wonder about how to reconnect the shaft to the gearbox.
When I took it off, it seemed like the Allen wrench Bolt was not lined up with the grooved Edge, nor was it on the flat spot.
Do you think it was put in wrong? Or can anyone give me specifics on how that should be lined up? Also, how hard can I push on the shaft to get the connection to seat well? That is to say, could I mess this up by pushing too hard on the shaft?
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When I took it off, it seemed like the Allen wrench Bolt was not lined up with the grooved Edge, nor was it on the flat spot.
Do you think it was put in wrong? Or can anyone give me specifics on how that should be lined up? Also, how hard can I push on the shaft to get the connection to seat well? That is to say, could I mess this up by pushing too hard on the shaft?
Slightly cleaned up
#2
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Its an aftermarket ujoint shaft there, you how you index the spline is really about having the steering wheel 'straight' while the alignment/steering is straight.
#3
thanks. I think I understand about it being straight - but I'm wondering about HOW FAR they need to be connected together. How deep in does that shaft need to be? and where should the alan screw connect - in the groove or on the flat? seems like the flat to me, but then why the groove?
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Tyssniffen, I don't want to hijack or change the subject, but had a quick question about your sig.
You say you're running on veggie oil, probably from a long time ago? How did that work with a 1st gen?
I thought I read it was bad on the 1st gen pumps.
I use to run veggie oil in a VW Rabbit pickup, so I'm familiar with the process.
Thank you for your time!
You say you're running on veggie oil, probably from a long time ago? How did that work with a 1st gen?
I thought I read it was bad on the 1st gen pumps.
I use to run veggie oil in a VW Rabbit pickup, so I'm familiar with the process.
Thank you for your time!
#5
Tyssniffen, I don't want to hijack or change the subject, but had a quick question about your sig.
You say you're running on veggie oil, probably from a long time ago? How did that work with a 1st gen?
I thought I read it was bad on the 1st gen pumps.
I use to run veggie oil in a VW Rabbit pickup, so I'm familiar with the process.
Thank you for your time!
You say you're running on veggie oil, probably from a long time ago? How did that work with a 1st gen?
I thought I read it was bad on the 1st gen pumps.
I use to run veggie oil in a VW Rabbit pickup, so I'm familiar with the process.
Thank you for your time!
Suppliers dried up, and I mostly just use the truck around the woods, not getting it up to speed/heated up enough to switch over anymore. And I'm on my last 30 gal of veg oil. I should probably do a full clean out at some point, but mostly I'm just doing short firewood runs these days. Barely do 300 miles a year now.
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thanks. I think I understand about it being straight - but I'm wondering about HOW FAR they need to be connected together. How deep in does that shaft need to be? and where should the alan screw connect - in the groove or on the flat? seems like the flat to me, but then why the groove?
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