09-11-2017, 02:29 PM
I have resumed work on the Hillclimb car project and this week mounted the rear axle. By means of drop links on the axle and reverse camber springs the chassis is very low, the top face of the side members being approx. 10" above the ground.
My next job is to fit the torque tube anchor. I am using a Ruby type axle and the anchor is of the Silentbloc bush type.
With the anchor positioned such that the torque tube is level (the car unladen), the prop-shaft will follow a nice level line to the back of the gearbox. I am concerned that when the car is finished and laden, the rear suspension will deflect and this will result in the torque tube sloping down slightly at the front. I know this can cause the axle oil to drain out at the front end of the torque tube. With a slight inclination is this likely to occur?
If I raise the torque tube anchor to give the torque tube a slight upward slope the line of the transmission does not look quite right. I do not want particularly to have to raise the engine and box in the chassis as there is sufficient ground clearance as it is.
My next job is to fit the torque tube anchor. I am using a Ruby type axle and the anchor is of the Silentbloc bush type.
With the anchor positioned such that the torque tube is level (the car unladen), the prop-shaft will follow a nice level line to the back of the gearbox. I am concerned that when the car is finished and laden, the rear suspension will deflect and this will result in the torque tube sloping down slightly at the front. I know this can cause the axle oil to drain out at the front end of the torque tube. With a slight inclination is this likely to occur?
If I raise the torque tube anchor to give the torque tube a slight upward slope the line of the transmission does not look quite right. I do not want particularly to have to raise the engine and box in the chassis as there is sufficient ground clearance as it is.