TECH VIDEO: Driveshaft Do’s, Don’ts & How to’s
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TECH TALK: A LITTLE INFORMATION ABOUT U-JOINTS
U-Joints A u-joint (universal joint) is basically a flexible pivot point that transmits power through rotational motion between two shafts not in a straight line. The u-joint needs to be flexible to compensate for changes in the driveline angle due to the constantly changing terrain under the vehicle. The u-joint is one of the oldest…
TECH TALK: A LITTLE INFORMATION ABOUT VIBRATION
Vibration in a driveshaft can be caused by many conditions. One of the most common causes of driveline vibration is worn U-joints or slip splines, out-of-balance components, yokes out of phase or at misaligned angles and yoke ears that are not concentric with the splines This is especially noticeable when approaching the critical speed range,…
TECH TALK: Tilton Hydraulic Throw-Out Bearings (contains Video)
The 6000-Series hydraulic release bearings (HRBs) are designed for easy installation into many applications, typically mounted onto the transmission input shaft bearing retainer using the included threaded adjustable steel collar. Also included are braided lines and fittings. With 4 bearing options and both specific and universal kits, the 6000-Series HRB is the Tilton race-proven reliability…
TECH VIDEO: Diagnosing Wheel-Hop, Axle-Wrap & Driveline Vibration
A quick video to go through some steps to help you find the cause of vibration in your drivetrain with respect to the rear axle driveshaft & universals. Click this link for a little more about vibration and how it is caused.
TECH GUIDE: Swapping to a Manual Transmission… A Quick Overview
NEW OR USED PARTS FOR TRANSMISSION SWAP ? GOOD QUESTION. A Donor Car Though it’s easy to predict some things that you’ll need, other parts may be unwelcome surprises.. In order to deal with these parts, people will sometimes purchase what’s known as a donor car and strip it down in order to get the…
TECH GUIDE: Helpful Hints When Buying A Used Transmission
Here are some quick links to help you make a good decision when considering a transmission replacement. What To Look For: How To Identify: Know what you’re Buying: What Are the Pros and Cons of Buying a Used Transmission? Transmission work is expensive. Transmissions are large, complicated assemblies to begin with, and they are hard…
TECH TALK: Choosing a Ford Flywheel
Car building has experienced a wide variety of engine combinations and changes in design in the past few decades. The choices between big blocks, small blocks, Flathead, Cleveland, Windsor, Y blocks, FE, MEL,… it can be a little overwhelming sometimes, but typically we know what we like and will go with what we know.. Regardless…
TECH TALK: Choosing a GM Flywheel
Car building has experienced a wide variety of engine combinations and changes in design in the past few decades. The choices between big blocks, small blocks, LS, LT… it can be a little overwhelming sometimes, but typically we know what we like and will go with what we know.. Regardless of which you choose, it’s…
TECH GUIDE: 5 Things to Consider When Converting to a TREMEC
The time has come… You’re tired of cruising along with your engine screaming. Gas gauge falling. The clunky shifts of an ancient transmission. Or worse, an automatic shifting the gears for you. The old-school cool of a manual transmission with the modern capabilities of a new TREMEC sounds great, but you’re not sure…