Date:         Sun, 13 Jan 2002 10:21:16 -0600
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From:         andrewbell <andrewbell@QWEST.NET>
Subject:      Re: [Syncro] Installed my driveshaft - minor vibration
Comments: To: wander9 <markus@cyberus.com>
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If it's balanced, should it matter if it's marked? Shouldn't the balancing make this idea redundant?

wander9 wrote:

> I installed my driveshaft for the first time.  Whoever removed it
> (previous owner, for towing reasons) didn't mark the orientation.
> Betcha they wished they had a decoupler:-)
>
> I installed it, and expected to have a big vibration, but ended up
> with a very minor one, at around 100kph.
>
> Still, I'd like to have none at all.  Is this possible?
>
> I was missing one of the nuts, so I used a normal M10x1.0 nut with a
> lock washer, where not of the others have a washer of any kind.  Is
> this enough to throw it off?
>
> Do I have to go through all possible combinations (ie 4x4=16)
> positions of the driveshaft in order to get no vibrations?
>
> Any tips in this area are much appreciated.
>
> ...Markus
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