flexi disc alternative
flexi disc alternative
10-08-2013, 11:23 AM
#2
(10-01-2013, 03:57 PM)mantahead hi,
using 330d gearbox and supra backend, both have 3 bolt flanges designed for rubber flexi disc.
would like to do away with them and use bolt on drive shaft with hardy spicer in each end. whats my options?
Your a smart guy with a lathe correct? Turn those flanges down and fit a weld on u-joint end and have a drive shaft made up. Fairly easy stuff here in the states...i would think you have plenty of drive shaft shops your was as well?
Duncansport
10-08-2013, 11:23 AM #2(10-01-2013, 03:57 PM)mantahead hi,
using 330d gearbox and supra backend, both have 3 bolt flanges designed for rubber flexi disc.
would like to do away with them and use bolt on drive shaft with hardy spicer in each end. whats my options?
Your a smart guy with a lathe correct? Turn those flanges down and fit a weld on u-joint end and have a drive shaft made up. Fairly easy stuff here in the states...i would think you have plenty of drive shaft shops your was as well?
10-09-2013, 06:41 AM
#3
(10-01-2013, 03:57 PM)mantahead hi,
using 330d gearbox and supra backend, both have 3 bolt flanges designed for rubber flexi disc.
would like to do away with them and use bolt on drive shaft with hardy spicer in each end. whats my options?
If you have a 617, you could use one of these adapters and install a t5 or tremec. Use a Dana 44 rear.
http://www.mercedesdiesel4x4.com/category_s/1831.htm
1987 Mercedes 190TD
(10-01-2013, 03:57 PM)mantahead hi,
using 330d gearbox and supra backend, both have 3 bolt flanges designed for rubber flexi disc.
would like to do away with them and use bolt on drive shaft with hardy spicer in each end. whats my options?
If you have a 617, you could use one of these adapters and install a t5 or tremec. Use a Dana 44 rear.
http://www.mercedesdiesel4x4.com/category_s/1831.htm
1987 Mercedes 190TD
10-10-2013, 05:58 PM
#4
(10-08-2013, 11:23 AM)Duncansporti've no lathe unfortunately, was thinking of getting alloy flanges made and go for shaft with u-joints.(10-01-2013, 03:57 PM)mantahead hi,
using 330d gearbox and supra backend, both have 3 bolt flanges designed for rubber flexi disc.
would like to do away with them and use bolt on drive shaft with hardy spicer in each end. whats my options?
Your a smart guy with a lathe correct? Turn those flanges down and fit a weld on u-joint end and have a drive shaft made up. Fairly easy stuff here in the states...i would think you have plenty of drive shaft shops your was as well?
not alot of driveshaft shops over here.
This post was last modified: 10-10-2013, 05:59 PM by mantahead.
(10-08-2013, 11:23 AM)Duncansporti've no lathe unfortunately, was thinking of getting alloy flanges made and go for shaft with u-joints.(10-01-2013, 03:57 PM)mantahead hi,
using 330d gearbox and supra backend, both have 3 bolt flanges designed for rubber flexi disc.
would like to do away with them and use bolt on drive shaft with hardy spicer in each end. whats my options?
Your a smart guy with a lathe correct? Turn those flanges down and fit a weld on u-joint end and have a drive shaft made up. Fairly easy stuff here in the states...i would think you have plenty of drive shaft shops your was as well?
not alot of driveshaft shops over here.
12-01-2013, 01:21 AM
#5
(10-09-2013, 06:41 AM)mxfrank(10-01-2013, 03:57 PM)mantahead hi,
using 330d gearbox and supra backend, both have 3 bolt flanges designed for rubber flexi disc.
would like to do away with them and use bolt on drive shaft with hardy spicer in each end. whats my options?
use a t5 from a ford and a 8.8 center dif from a t-bird/lincon and get a posie with pleanty off gear ratio's
If you have a 617, you could use one of these adapters and install a t5 or tremec. Use a Dana 44 rear.
http://www.mercedesdiesel4x4.com/category_s/1831.htm
(10-09-2013, 06:41 AM)mxfrank(10-01-2013, 03:57 PM)mantahead hi,
using 330d gearbox and supra backend, both have 3 bolt flanges designed for rubber flexi disc.
would like to do away with them and use bolt on drive shaft with hardy spicer in each end. whats my options?
use a t5 from a ford and a 8.8 center dif from a t-bird/lincon and get a posie with pleanty off gear ratio's
If you have a 617, you could use one of these adapters and install a t5 or tremec. Use a Dana 44 rear.
http://www.mercedesdiesel4x4.com/category_s/1831.htm
12-02-2013, 01:54 PM
#6
(10-01-2013, 03:57 PM)mantahead hi,
using 330d gearbox and supra backend, both have 3 bolt flanges designed for rubber flexi disc.
would like to do away with them and use bolt on drive shaft with hardy spicer in each end. whats my options?
I don't know specifically what flanges are avaliable for this application. But the way to figure it out is to remove the existing flanges, and measure the shaft splines.You need to know the major diameter and the spline count. A quick check of the Dana/Spicer catalog would tell you if there are any viable options:
http://www2.dana.com/pdf/J300-P4.pdf
1987 Mercedes 190TD
(10-01-2013, 03:57 PM)mantahead hi,
using 330d gearbox and supra backend, both have 3 bolt flanges designed for rubber flexi disc.
would like to do away with them and use bolt on drive shaft with hardy spicer in each end. whats my options?
I don't know specifically what flanges are avaliable for this application. But the way to figure it out is to remove the existing flanges, and measure the shaft splines.You need to know the major diameter and the spline count. A quick check of the Dana/Spicer catalog would tell you if there are any viable options:
http://www2.dana.com/pdf/J300-P4.pdf
1987 Mercedes 190TD
12-02-2013, 06:19 PM
#7
(10-10-2013, 05:58 PM)mantahead i've no lathe unfortunately, was thinking of getting alloy flanges made and go for shaft with u-joints.
That's the route I took. Works very well. The steel disc in pic #1 is for the speedo pick-up.
![[Image: propshaft032_zps32f02000.jpg]](http://s62.photobucket.com/user/a10ruk/media/300TD/propshaft032_zps32f02000.jpg.html)
![[Image: propshaft031_zps396cf3f4.jpg]](http://s62.photobucket.com/user/a10ruk/media/300TD/propshaft031_zps396cf3f4.jpg.html)
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This post was last modified: 12-02-2013, 06:20 PM by Druk.
12-11-2013, 08:35 PM
#9
http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/Thre...5#pid58525
W123 Mods: 4 speed ** manual climate control ** '85 Kalitucky intake ** manual windows & full tint ** Euro headlights retrofit w/bixenon projectors ** 4 brake light mod ** Vogtland 50mm drop front & Lesjofors S600 drop rear springs ** 16" rims ** late w126 brake spindles, rotors & calipers ** full suspension rehab ** Bilstein HDs ** AL129X alternator & 1/0 starter and charging cables ** 300GD clutch/flywheel ** AFCO 80103N radiator & Earl's 41610 oil cooler ** custom block-off plate, remote oil filter & t-stat ** MW IP w/ tomnik's 6.5mm 'Holly' elements **
S124 Mods: 400E Rear subframe ** SL600 Brakes ** Late 300E 210mm diff ** SLK230 6 speed ** 17" CLK rims ** Vented RF Fender ** Facelift Hood, Headlights, and Lower Cladding **
OBK# 62
SurfRodder
12-11-2013, 08:35 PM #9here's what I did...
http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/Thre...5#pid58525
W123 Mods: 4 speed ** manual climate control ** '85 Kalitucky intake ** manual windows & full tint ** Euro headlights retrofit w/bixenon projectors ** 4 brake light mod ** Vogtland 50mm drop front & Lesjofors S600 drop rear springs ** 16" rims ** late w126 brake spindles, rotors & calipers ** full suspension rehab ** Bilstein HDs ** AL129X alternator & 1/0 starter and charging cables ** 300GD clutch/flywheel ** AFCO 80103N radiator & Earl's 41610 oil cooler ** custom block-off plate, remote oil filter & t-stat ** MW IP w/ tomnik's 6.5mm 'Holly' elements **
S124 Mods: 400E Rear subframe ** SL600 Brakes ** Late 300E 210mm diff ** SLK230 6 speed ** 17" CLK rims ** Vented RF Fender ** Facelift Hood, Headlights, and Lower Cladding **
OBK# 62
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