Tassie6er
Hello, I'm after the length of a tail shaft to suit a M46 gearbox being fitted to a 78 244DL. If somebody could measure theirs it would be greatly appreciated!
volvodriverman
Near as dammit to 1330mm
Tassie6er
@volvodriverman - you are a gent and a scholar!
Anthony
Adding value - with the 2 piece tailshaft all the rear shaft lengths are the same (although the diameters and rubber vibration isolation varied with the auto being the largest).
Its the front shaft length that varied due to M45, M46+OD, Auto boxes
Centre support bearing changed inside dia a few times depending on shaft dia.
jamesinc
@Anthony do you know if Volvo balanced the propshaft pieces separately or as a combined unit?
Anthony
Don't exactly know the 'factory' method, but tailshaft shops align the arrows found on both shafts and balance them together as one.
The 'tailshaft/propshaft phasing' arrows/lines do exist under the paint so ensure you find and highlight them.
Good idea to present the shafts with new unis and centre bearings, or get them to fit your supplied parts as they do them real quick.