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 Posted - October 02 2013 : 11:24:03 PM
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Has anyone ever use the u-joint kits from NWSL? I need a set for a special project and wonder what y'all had to say.
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Posted - October 03 2013 : 01:04:11 AM
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Which kit are you considering? The kits where you make the dogbones with lengths of 2mm shaft can be quite useful, like in the Y6b repower I did some years ago.
The universal sockets are quite small, though, so I don't use them for diesels where you need a deeper socket in order for the trucks to swivel. They have a set with a 1/4" socket and an adjustable dogbone that's better suited for them.
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Posted - October 03 2013 : 06:54:47 AM
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Nice clean work on that set up Nelson, hows that motor run that articulated?
Justin, I actually have brass U Joints, I'll have to get pictures of, but VERY like those in automobiles! I don't use them, very often! Good parts tho.
Nelson, were those as a kit very expensive? AND what part number where they?
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Posted - October 03 2013 : 12:30:06 PM
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John, it powers the Y6 just fine, but I also installed gear reduction kits (33% reduction), so I don't know if it would have enough torque with the original gearing.
Here are their universals: http://shop.osorail.com/category.sc?categoryId=42
Here's the set I used, tho they come for various shaft sizes. http://shop.osorail.com/product.sc?productId=854&categoryId=42
This is the variable length set I prefer for diesels. http://shop.osorail.com/product.sc?productId=857&categoryId=42
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Posted - October 03 2013 : 2:00:09 PM
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Thanks Nelson! So, with the gearing, it runs slower? That be cool as the Y class for the N&W, never moved much over 20 MPH anyway!
BUT that means, I got to ask what the gearing was? you have a link to know which it was that you used?
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Posted - October 03 2013 : 2:31:32 PM
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It's the 33% reduction set: http://shop.osorail.com/category.sc?categoryId=73
The regular set is a 60% reduction, which I thought was too slow.
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Posted - October 03 2013 : 8:44:05 PM
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Thanks Nelson! When did NWSL go to OSO?
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