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Old 01-16-2018, 03:59 PM   #2
crazy longhorn
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Re: Drive Shaft Length Problem

Paul is "right on", you will need a 2 pc shaft for that lenght if you look at critical speed vs lenght....you will find that around 68-70" is about max for a 1 pcs shaft. They will tend to "jump rope" (whip) @ speed. Longhorn
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