bi22le
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| posted on 27/11/17 at 08:23 PM |
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Recon these half shafts (std Sierra push-ins)
As part of my ever increasing 'winter spruce up' I noticed that one of my half shafts seems to of split or is leaking.
This is them together, standard sierra half shafts I guess.
 
both half shafts
This is a close up of where it seems to of split or is defo leaking, the greasey looking line right in the middle of the picture.
 
leaking half shaft
Are these easy to strip, re-grease and reseal?
Any guides out there as I could not find much at all.
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MikeR
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| posted on 28/11/17 at 07:59 AM |
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Those don't look like standard sierra drive shafts, they look shortened - i'm mentioning this in case you look to get recon ones.
The cans are discontinued by ford so you're going to struggle with the recon. If you do find somewhere that sells them (or you can use another
cars) please let me know as i've got to rebuild some shortly.
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tims31
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| posted on 28/11/17 at 08:13 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeR
Those don't look like standard sierra drive shafts, they look shortened - i'm mentioning this in case you look to get recon ones.
The cans are discontinued by ford so you're going to struggle with the recon. If you do find somewhere that sells them (or you can use another
cars) please let me know as i've got to rebuild some shortly.
Contact Steve or Jay at Fury Sports Cars as I believe they still get hold of them.
Build: http://www.martinsfurybuild.co.uk/
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nick205
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| posted on 28/11/17 at 09:09 AM |
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Many years back I bought recon kits from my local Ford main dealer. The kits contained the metal cans, rubber boots and metal bands to secure them.
Stripping the old metal cans off was fiddly and having to hold the joint together whilst peening the edges of the replacement cans was also tricky.
That said the recon'd joints worked fine and never leaked.
If the cans are discontinued (MikeR) that could well be a problem for you trying to source parts and do it yourself.
Also (MikeR) the shafts in your pictures do look modified (shortened perhaps) so exchanging them for normal ones may not work either.
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loggyboy
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| posted on 28/11/17 at 09:23 AM |
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I gave up on mine (wanting to ensure they were all 'new' and switched to bolt-on's as they can be bought new off the shelf.
Fortunately it was post build so wasnt fussed by need to change diff and carriers etc.
[Edited on 28-11-17 by loggyboy]
Mistral Motorsport
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tims31
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| posted on 28/11/17 at 11:16 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by bi22le
As part of my ever increasing 'winter spruce up' I noticed that one of my half shafts seems to of split or is leaking.
This is them together, standard sierra half shafts I guess.
both half shafts
This is a close up of where it seems to of split or is defo leaking, the greasey looking line right in the middle of the picture.
leaking half shaft
Are these easy to strip, re-grease and reseal?
Any guides out there as I could not find much at all.
I do have two new recon ones (push in type) that were made for my Fury but were the wrong size so they sent me new ones out and didn't want
these ones back. I can measure the length if you like. They are cut down ones with a welded sleeve on.
Build: http://www.martinsfurybuild.co.uk/
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MikeR
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| posted on 28/11/17 at 11:31 AM |
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Could I be second on the list - this may save me getting some drive shafts made up
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tims31
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| posted on 28/11/17 at 11:50 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeR
Could I be second on the list - this may save me getting some drive shafts made up
I'll hopefully get a chance to measure them tomorrow and will post up the lengths.
Just remembered I posted about these on my build blog when I had the problem and made up a document that has some measurements that my prove useful,
have a look http://www.martinsfurybuild.co.uk/downloads/Driveshafts.pdf
These are when fitted to the Fury chassis but some of the lengths are for the shafts
There are also some pictures in my photo archive under drive shafts
[Edited on 28/11/17 by tims31]
[Edited on 28/11/17 by tims31]
[Edited on 28/11/17 by tims31]
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bi22le
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| posted on 28/11/17 at 12:24 PM |
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Thanks for the input guys, I know these are shortened, it is the cans on the outside ends that I am most worried about, especially as there seems to
be a grease leak and some wobble.
tims31, I will measure mine and take a look at your details tonight. I am interested in them.
If I decide to re-pack and just clean them up, I will let you all know as others are interested in them.
As assumed by all though, I have first dibs!
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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tims31
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| posted on 28/11/17 at 12:28 PM |
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No probs
Build: http://www.martinsfurybuild.co.uk/
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SJ
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| posted on 28/11/17 at 07:20 PM |
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It is a pain if the recon parts are no longer available. Mine are original and will probably fail at some point.
Will be a pain if I need to change the diff, carriers and shafts to fix leaking boots.
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tims31
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| posted on 29/11/17 at 10:52 AM |
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Managed to measure the drive shafts I have for those that were interested,
The overall length of one of them is 755mm with the distance between the shoulders (see the lines on the image below) 540mm
The other one is 745mm overall length and 533mm between the shoulders
 
Description
As you can see, the shafts were cut down and sleeved then welded by Steve at Fury Sports Cars who has been doing thee for years.
 
Description
Some of the paint on the cans has peeled off a bit as you can see in the image but other than that they are unused and reconed by Fury Sports cars
Build: http://www.martinsfurybuild.co.uk/
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bi22le
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| posted on 29/11/17 at 10:54 PM |
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Hi,
After further investigating, of mine, I am going to recon these, they dont need much work. Also they are not the right length for me.
Im out, MikeR, the are yours if you want them.
Thanks for your help all.
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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tims31
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| posted on 3/12/17 at 03:17 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeR
Could I be second on the list - this may save me getting some drive shafts made up
Are you still interested in these Mike, bi22le has said he doesn't want them now
Build: http://www.martinsfurybuild.co.uk/
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MikeR
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| posted on 3/12/17 at 04:35 PM |
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Only just seen the thread (been ill) will try to get into the garage in the next few days to measure up and let you know. Thanks.
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tims31
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| posted on 3/12/17 at 04:52 PM |
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Okay, no problems
Build: http://www.martinsfurybuild.co.uk/
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