SAFETY TIP PROPELLER SHAFTS

joel gopan · Post by **joel gopan** » Sat Oct 29, 2005 9:36 am

It is always a good time to check that the bolts on the flanges are tight, as well as all those U bolts on the journals.
When removing a Propeller shaft, you should jack up one of the wheels that go to the axle that is driven by that shaft. Axle wind up may injure you, and jacking up one wheel will relieve it. I have seen a wrench thrown over 100' by the release of torsion on a propeller shaft.
Joel

Tim Baltz · Post by **Tim Baltz** » Sat Oct 29, 2005 10:44 am

Thanks for the safety tip joel. Keep up the good work, I've been working on mine for over 3 year and love the extra things you teach us.

joel gopan · Post by **joel gopan** » Sat Oct 29, 2005 10:50 am

Thanks,
I try to keep it in line with what the Army preaches.
Joel

dr deuce · Post by **dr deuce** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 7:08 pm

Same rule applies to removing rear axles or from drive flanges