Here at Driveshafts Perth, we are proud to use Dana Spicer parts – a highly regarded manufacturer in the industry, producing high quality and standardised products. Today we share with you a video tutorial showing a driveshaft repair by the book, operated by Dana Spicer’s technicians. Here is how it should be done: Long story…
In vehicles the tailshaft transfers power from the gearbox to the differential, as opposed to a driveshaft which transfers power from the differential to the wheels or other mechanical parts, causing rotation. Tailshafts in marine vehicles refer to the rear section of a ship’s propeller shaft. It is usually a metallic rod which holds the…
The Government of South Australia’s Dept. of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure issued a warning recently that’s equally pertinent to Perth. Officials are concerned that leisure-boat owners more used to outboard motors – where fuel spills are highly visible – may become casual when using unfamiliar under-floor fuel tanks. The Department’s Director Brian Hemming was certainly…
The Universal Joint is one of the most important parts of a driveline. However, it is also one of the most susceptible to wear which can irreversibly damage the rest of the drivetrain. But what exactly is a Universal Joint, and why do they wear so quickly? A Universal joint is commonly used in a…
