Anyone know off hand what thread the 4 bolts that connect the torque tube to the gearbox flange (the flange that is resting on the bubble wrap in this picture) I'm after diameter and pitch please, I need to grab/make some threaded rod the same and if I can do it before I get to the TT that would be super useful!

M12 x 1.75, they are socket head caps but didn't get the length as wasn't relevant for me!

You need the length dude? I can take one out at the weekend and check.

No, I'm fine thanks dude, I have a couple out and in the house now! Ta for the offer though, appreciate it

Can I add a question?

Has anyone replaced the flange that`s visible in the picture, the one connecting the gearbox to the torque tube? Does replacing it with a stronger one help sorting out the fragility of the drivetrain?

I've never know that part to fail. The common failure is the clamp that holds the Torque bar to the gearbox. The splines tend to give way there

Would that be no. 25?

That's it.

Thx!

Later this year I'll take it out and get a stronger replacement made. Is anyone else interested? Got to warn you tough - might take quite some time.

Speedy88 wrote:You need the length dude?

Pffffffft! Isn't that sort of thing best transmitted in a PM?!

cheers

James

TheUglyDuckling wrote:Thx!

Later this year I'll take it out and get a stronger replacement made. Is anyone else interested? Got to warn you tough - might take quite some time.

Yes please, but how do you intend to do it without upsetting the balance?