Thanks Jim, That seems to explain it. Do you have a current supplier for drive shafts to recommend?
Thanks Derek On 19 Oct 2013, at 21:29, Jim Hearne wrote: > That sounds like the longer one is a tripod roller joint whereas the shorter > one uses balls (about 6) instead. > The tripod joints i thought were only used on the Mk3/4 Escort and Mk3 Fiesta > not on the Mk2 Fiesta. > They are similar dimensions overall and the bigger joints can be fitted to > the same Mk2 shafts as the smaller joint. > I used the Mk3 Fiesta joints on the 2+2 as they are stronger, but on the > Saloon i used the Mk2 joints for the reason you mention. > > Jim > > > > > > On 19/10/2013 16:20, Derek Clews wrote: >> Dear All, >> >> I have a question on the drive shaft dimensions. We have compared our >> family Quantums and there are two different size drive shafts! The critical >> dimension for us is the inboard CV housing. We have a pair where the >> housing on both sides matches at approx 2 inches long and another where the >> housing is approx 3 inches long both sides. The three inch long housing on >> the coupe is too close to the structure and rubbing the boot in the left >> hand side. A two inch is better as it would clear the structure. Is there >> a part number/ age/ type difference here? Anyone know what the correct one >> is. I would like to buy a two inch replacement if it can be identified. >> >> Thanks >> >> Derek >> >> > > > -- > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Quantum Owners Group" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected] > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en > > IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" > basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum > Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in > the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any > person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged > to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this > or related message(s). > --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Quantum Owners Group" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
