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Old 25-06-2013, 06:46 PM   #1
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Default Transporting a tailshaft

Any tips for transporting an FG sedan tailshaft? Will be going via transport depot. Best way to package it to avoid damage, or will it be okay being sent just the way it is?

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Old 25-06-2013, 08:39 PM   #2
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Default Re: Transporting a tailshaft

Inside a length of PVC pipe with a cap on either end ?

90mm is cheap, or 100mm if you want a thicker wall.

You may want to wrap the shaft so it's a snug fit in the pipe.

Just a thought.. Others may come up with a better one.

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Old 25-06-2013, 09:40 PM   #3
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Inside a length of PVC pipe with a cap on either end ?

90mm is cheap, or 100mm if you want a thicker wall.

You may want to wrap the shaft so it's a snug fit in the pipe.

Just a thought.. Others may come up with a better one.

Cheers
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Old 25-06-2013, 09:52 PM   #4
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Default Re: Transporting a tailshaft

Yep I've used the PVC. What about cut the tube each side of the mount and wrap it all with some 100MPH tape to a piece of flat timber ? A box or bubble wrap around the mount sticking out .

Definitely needs to be packed well IMO.
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Old 27-06-2013, 09:32 PM   #5
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Default Re: Transporting a tailshaft

having been in the transport game and seeing how some guys handle freight, the pvc is an excellent idea.
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