Getting drive shaft "cap" back on

stamford · 07-08-12, 06:51 PM

Does this ring actually do anything if it sits that far off the housing? In any other application that would be called a Nilos Ring if sat far enough into the housing but looking at it, it won't be that or do that job.

sambomonkee · 07-08-12, 06:59 PM

Well I tried to.seat it on spare gearbox and it does not fit, its too small so this is only place it can go.

Fred68 · 07-08-12, 07:51 PM

It's purpose is to help keep stuff off the seal in the box. The shaft is parallel so contaminants could run up the shaft causing seal damage so this dohiky stops that happening!! There is a CV joint on the other drive shaft so this wouldn't happen there.

stamford · 07-08-12, 08:20 PM

Still not convinced on that, looks inadequate. But hey ho, it's must do something as they all have it.

Fred68 · 08-08-12, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by stamford

Still not convinced on that, looks inadequate. But hey ho, it's must do something as they all have it.

Rave refers to it as a "Dust Shield" !!

sambomonkee · 08-08-12, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Fred68

Rave refers to it as a "Dust Shield" !!

Well you learn something new every day, got to admit surprised no one has come across this little thing before.

Anyway, thanks guys, just hopefully give the gearbox and lightened fly a test tonight, assuming the gearbox oil turns up in time.

stamford · 08-08-12, 09:25 AM

Out of interest how did you find the job overall? Anything you would do different or things we ought to be aware of?