pinion angle

[MA87K5]

I did the search but couldn't find the post I was looking for. What is the max for degrees between the pinion ant the x-fer case with a straight driveshaft? Thanks

 

[rcpilot]

I seem to recall 15 deg... /forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif I'm sure someone will have the correct answer here

 

[MA87K5]

I read smoewhere about 3* difference. Maybe I read wrong.

 

[pauly383]

This should help, first thing I ever read when I looked into possibilities :
Driveshaft 101

 

[MA87K5]

Thanks, but I'm actually looking for the max difference between the x-fer and the pinion. example: pinion 10*, x-fer 13*, difference of 3* I'm not looking for driveshaft angle. Thanks for the help so far.

 

[rcpilot]

You are correct max diff is supposed mo more than 3*...in my previous post I thought you were referring to total deg's

 

[MA87K5]

Thank you very much. Now I can get a new driveshaft.

 

[Blue85]

3* difference will live, but vibrate. Shoot for 0-1. Really.

The exception is with a CV driveshaft.

 

[MA87K5]

at 3* now it barely vibrates. doesn't the pinion have to point at the x-fer for a cv shaft?

 

[rcpilot]

The pinion should point slightly down from the direct line to the transfer case. That should yield no vibrations...