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Barn of Parts Driveshaft Saver....Bearing Lock

I had no trouble getting a complete spare driveshaft, in case i need it down the road, for my X-TX but it has the 3" drivers unlike most that have the 2.86" drivers.
 

Whats that welding process run cost wise?
 
Well since the new axles are on back order and I didn't have time to remove, weld, and turn my axle in between trips. I came up with a fix. I had some shim stock available at industrial supply store. I measured the new bearing and worn shaft. There was .018 difference I cut the .008 shim stock to fit in the bearing put it back together and used the BOP wedge. 1200 miles later it still looks good.
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Well since the new axles are on back order and I didn't have time to remove, weld, and turn my axle in between trips. I came up with a fix. I had some shim stock available at industrial supply store. I measured the new bearing and worn shaft. There was .018 difference I cut the .008 shim stock to fit in the bearing put it back together and used the BOP wedge. 1200 miles later it still looks good.
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That works! Dang bearing chewing on shaft almost looks machined anyway. Good thinking!
 
Well since the new axles are on back order and I didn't have time to remove, weld, and turn my axle in between trips. I came up with a fix. I had some shim stock available at industrial supply store. I measured the new bearing and worn shaft. There was .018 difference I cut the .008 shim stock to fit in the bearing put it back together and used the BOP wedge. 1200 miles later it still looks good.
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Customer and I talked about doing exactly what you did. He was going to try it. Have not heard back yet as to how it worked out for him.
 
With minimal wear on my driveshaft, I believe I've secured my bearing with the BOP wedgie. I have been thinking of something I should have tried so I'll share it. In the construction trades, there is a 3M adhesive backed metal tape that is used on duct work and pipe insulation. I thought if cut in strips the width of bearing contact on the shaft, wrap it around the shaft a few times on a super clean shaft. Test with new bearing to ensure a snug fit. Add more wraps if needed. Of course extreme wear on shaft probably wouldn't work, but with minimal wear and the BOP installed I think it would be a secure fit. This tape is extremely tacky so even slight roll back on installation may be a benefit. Any thoughts?
 
Anything to take up the space. Steel will last longer than aluminum tape though. Shimstock or weld with the wedge I can see being a permanent fix. All this remains to be seen. We already know peening and Loctite are only temporary although both with wedge may prove good enough also.
 
Wouldn't want to rely on an adhesive. That shaft heats up from a lot of brake use and see ya.
 
That tune has to change now since the drive shafts are back ordered, they must of clued in by now!
That tune needs to change with all OEMs and dealers due to the power of the internet and great chat forums like this one. Snowmobiles are made in such low quantities that there should be little to no problems with them, especially when a design has been out for more that one season. I can understand cars/trucks having an issue here and there as the numbers made are so great. But come on AC,Poo,SD,Yam.
 


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