Water Injection Thread [now U joints]

[Greg Hermann]

>diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu wrote:
>>
>> > > For the work-a-holics, just make a drive shaft using an old shaft,
>>some 1/4
>> > > plate steel, a lathe, welder, and an axle from a FWD GM midsize.
>> > The real work-a-holics use a hacksaw.  And don't tell me I can't cut a
>> > straight line with a hacksaw.
>> > Shannen
>>
>For a mere $19.95 plus shipping+handling I ship you the manual.  ; )
>It's a skill older than lead bodyfiller.
>Shannen

I believe that pipe fighters call it a "pipe-wrap"

Greg
>
>> Okay, you can't cut a straight line with a hacksaw.  I tried
>> this for my mid-engined car - needed a CV on each end,
>> mating 87 corvette IRS hubs to an Audi FWD transmission,
>> slopped in the back of the vehicle.  The first attempt was
>> what you suggested - cutting both the GM and the Audi axles,
>> inserting a 1/4" circular plate, and welding.  After two
>> attempts, I realized I couldn't weld them perfectly straight
>> using the wooden jig I made, so I asked a friend to
>> fabricate them from scratch.  Less balancing issues, one
>> piece, no worries about welds giving out (I don't weld as
>> good as most), etc.
>>
>> A competent machine shop can spline both sides.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Frederic Breitwieser
>> Bridgeport, CT 06606
>>
>> http://www.xephic.dynip.com
>> 1993 Supercharged Lincoln Continental
>> 1989 500cid Turbocharged HWMMV
>> 1975 Dodge D200 Club Cab
>> 2000 Buick GTP (V6 twin turbo)