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Originally Posted by Druk
Thanks Mach4 for the info. 
I'm in the throes of my own 107 TD conversion right now and don't want to hijack this thread but am interested in what the verdict would be re: this question...
On the driveshaft alignment problem I have the option of two different rubber joints (or to go for a constant velocity type but that's another story).
Type #1.. this is as fitted to the 107 before any engine mods. It has eccentric centers and the rubber around the bolt sleeve is scalloped out to give quite considerable movement.
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Type #2.. this is from a W124 320TE with Getrag 5speed box which is the one being used in the conversion. The steel sleeves in this are solid moulded to the main part.
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Now! if the joint is mounted in a vice like this...
Type #1 can be deformed from it's static position by a quite considerable amount and with little effort: suggesting that this is the way it is designed to be.
Type #2 is to all intents and purposes immovable and would need to be mounted with the flanges in almost perfect alignment. In fact it is so strong at resisting deflection it suggests to me that if all were not perfect the gearbox rear bearing might suffer.
What are the panels thoughts on this? |
Those softer flex discs were apparently a later addition - post 1982
(In case you don't know you can now access the FSM via Mercedes star tek
Mercedes Startek have done the right thing - to help you do the right thing!
http://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/outside/11883/PROGRAM/Chassis/41-050.pdf
Is the direct link to the PDF you guys need - scroll down to page 3)
I guess they were added for comfort - I haven't heard of the cars fitted with the earlier system failing.
However - the 107 is shorter than the W124 - perhaps the stiffer flex discs are better for the longer prop shafts? I mean you don't want a long wanga wanging about down there do you?