Getting ready to bust my port shaft loose from the ZF gear check out some vibration. I'm kinda pleased with this. I made extensions that'll allow measurements to be taken at the coupling, hub and the shaft all the way back to the dripless seal.
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I use a C-clamp to secure the legs to the transverse stringer.
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This seems to work better than the vice-grip type mounts because it's rigid.
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Custom Runout Thingamajig
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Robert Clarkson
ASLAN, 1983 55C #343
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01-15-2020 12:01 PM #2Senior Member
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Re: Custom Runout Thingamajig
I don't think you will get any useful data with that setup on the OD of the coupler. What I would want to know is if the bore thru the coupler is straight and that the bore centerline is square to the mounting face.
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Re: Custom Runout Thingamajig
Well I think I will. I’m looking for a new vibration. Unless the hub nut has come loose, it’s centerline bore is a given.
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Robert Clarkson
ASLAN, 1983 55C #343
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01-15-2020 04:34 PM #4Senior Member
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Re: Custom Runout Thingamajig
I don't see how indicating a painted non-precision surface such as the OD of a shaft coupler can provide any useful info but perhaps I don't understand what you are looking for.
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Re: Custom Runout Thingamajig
It ain’t painted no mo. Anyway, the paint wouldn’t matter. I’m looking for significant variation. Noted the output flange of the ZF indicated 0.000 as expected. Also got data on prop shaft. Just looking. When I break the coupling I’ll have another set of numbers before checking alignment. The vibration has developed from somewhere.
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Robert Clarkson
ASLAN, 1983 55C #343
Charleston, SC
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01-15-2020 09:07 PM #6Senior Member
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Re: Custom Runout Thingamajig
Well, best of luck and I hope you find the cause quickly. Driveline vibrations that appear out of nowhere are really tough to track down.
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03-19-2022 11:10 AM #8
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Re: Custom Runout Thingamajig
Getting 0.003" out could be fun for that tech. The error less than a sheet of typing papers thickness.
But, you found a crack, then whew,,, Good thing you were a perfectionist.
I found the shops that will machine the shafts and couplers, prefers it to be a shaft they sold you.
Kind of like bringing in your own eggs and bacon to a Waffle House.
Ensure they do clean up and resurface the coupler and while they have all the parts, lap on and check the propellers connect.Last edited by Captain Ralph; 03-19-2022 at 10:52 AM.
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Re: Custom Runout Thingamajig
I think what Kelpy was trying to say, The cast coupler is trued at the flange face and the shaft bore. The OD of the coupler is not in the precision machining of these mating surfaces.
Also, you may not detect the correct run out that close to the clutch. If there is an alignment or whipping of the shaft, it will be better detected away from the clutch and support bearings. Just think D bend, more error away from the ends (top or bottom).
I do like your rig. Beats the 5" of rail iron I used to use.Last edited by Captain Ralph; 03-08-2022 at 03:28 PM.