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BruceLambo · 01-26-08, 12:41 AM

Its all been said above. You dont mix Constant Velocity and Universal type joints. The UJ type speeds up and slows down during one 360 degree turn of the axle. This is why you put a UJ on each end, and out of 'phase, so while one is speeding up, the other is slowing down, to give the impression of 'constant' rotational speed.
On another note, I didnt think Ken Attwell had anything to do with the design of the GT40? Correct me if Im wrong. He was an engineer (which could be anything from a millwright to stress anyliser) at the UK based Swansea Ford car plant.

01-26-08, 12:41 AM	#11 (permalink)
BruceLambo RamboLambo A Tenth Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Whangarei NZ GT40: Whangarei New Z Posts: 193 Rep Power: 8	Re: Half shafts with U-Joints vs. CV Joints Its all been said above. You dont mix Constant Velocity and Universal type joints. The UJ type speeds up and slows down during one 360 degree turn of the axle. This is why you put a UJ on each end, and out of 'phase, so while one is speeding up, the other is slowing down, to give the impression of 'constant' rotational speed. On another note, I didnt think Ken Attwell had anything to do with the design of the GT40? Correct me if Im wrong. He was an engineer (which could be anything from a millwright to stress anyliser) at the UK based Swansea Ford car plant. __________________ Bruce