<VV> Corvair half shafts...

[Sethracer@aol.com]

In a message dated 10/30/2004 8:59:55 AM Pacific Daylight Time,  
pottsf@msn.com writes:

In view of this, I favor John Ryall's explanation that the  late-model
shafts bear suspension loads (which they do). The early-model  shafts do not
bear suspension loads. Obviously, both types of shaft are  about the same
length, and carry similar torsional  loads.





Well, Joe - The early driveshafts carry a different load than the lates.  
Remember, all the upward load of the weight of the wheel is carried on the  
flange of the early. The late has the flange and an inside Yoke to carry that  
load. The late driveshaft carries some in and out thrust - Mostly inward. But  not 
any cantilevered load like the earlies. I drove a late model some 40 miles  
with the yoke loose in the tube of a late model driveshaft. The wheel loading  
was all that was keeping the shaft assembly together. The drive systems 
slipped  like a badly oiled clutch disc, but replacing the shaft cured all - once I 
knew  what it was. - Seth