Input Shaft Options
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Input Shaft Options Is there a place to find a cost effective replacement for input shafts? I have several input drums that would be serviceable if I had a shaft to press in. The old shafts were worn on the bearing surfaces so they are no longer any good. Only thing I can find affordable are drum and shaft sets.
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Is there a place to find a cost effective replacement for input shafts? I have several input drums that would be serviceable if I had a shaft to press in. The old shafts were worn on the bearing surfaces so they are no longer any good. Only thing I can find affordable are drum and shaft sets.
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Given the cost of quality used drums or even new drums...there's 0 way I'd consider welding up a drum and machining it back true
I don't even think I'd consider machining and pressing in a bushing to restore the bore
I don't even think I'd consider machining and pressing in a bushing to restore the bore
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How many of each are you looking for?
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Basically you need gen 2, a gen 3 without ISS and a gen 3 with ISS. I am retired and closed my shop. I have some left from over the years. I will look and see what I have to day to see if I can help. I know some are already pressed out cleaned, loc-tite added and pressed back into the drum making them ready to go.
That would be awesome!
How many of each are you looking for?
That would be awesome!
How many of each are you looking for?
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Not practical. You would 1 need a very good welder and I mean both the person and machine, A very nice lathe at least if not CNC and lots of time, Time you were done you could likey buy a billet shaft for the same price or close as it would be very time consuming .
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The time invested alone would likely rival the cost of a billet shaft
Even if it didn't...these shafts are just as plentiful as the drum. My comment on effort vs benefit stays the same
I'd worry about the integrity of the shaft if this was done. Also the press fit area of this shaft has feed holes for oil so you'd have to take additional care around them.
Spray weld and finish grind would be the best bet and just seems silly for this application
Even if it didn't...these shafts are just as plentiful as the drum. My comment on effort vs benefit stays the same
I'd worry about the integrity of the shaft if this was done. Also the press fit area of this shaft has feed holes for oil so you'd have to take additional care around them.
Spray weld and finish grind would be the best bet and just seems silly for this application
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Not practical. You would 1 need a very good welder and I mean both the person and machine, A very nice lathe at least if not CNC and lots of time, Time you were done you could likey buy a billet shaft for the same price or close as it would be very time consuming .
The time invested alone would likely rival the cost of a billet shaft
Even if it didn't...these shafts are just as plentiful as the drum. My comment on effort vs benefit stays the same
I'd worry about the integrity of the shaft if this was done. Also the press fit area of this shaft has feed holes for oil so you'd have to take additional care around them.
Spray weld and finish grind would be the best bet and just seems silly for this application
Even if it didn't...these shafts are just as plentiful as the drum. My comment on effort vs benefit stays the same
I'd worry about the integrity of the shaft if this was done. Also the press fit area of this shaft has feed holes for oil so you'd have to take additional care around them.
Spray weld and finish grind would be the best bet and just seems silly for this application