I've now completed the reassembly of the Python Drive with the longer shaft.
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| The thrust bearing end |
The above pic is of the thrust bearing section of the Python Drive. It is bolted to one of the two CV joints. I did this now just to squeeze the dust caps onto the CV joints after being filled with grease.
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| Drive adapter plate end |
The above pic is of the drive adapter plate end that will get bolted to the output flange of the engine/transmission. Again, I bolted it on just to press the dust covers into place.
Now I can figure out the total drive line configuration. I know the engine length from drive pulley to the output flange on the transmission and the designers specification for the propeller shaft length. Now I know the exact length of the extended Python Drive shaft.
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| Drive line dimensions |
Still some figuring to do when I build the support frame for the Python Drive but that should come relatively easy once I get the propeller shaft tube installed.
Next up, reassembly of the engine control panel for the Yanmar engine. Yeah, I tore it apart. It'll have to go back together for restarting the engine this spring.
Standby....
