Checking Alpha 1 Drive

Roman S

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Beside pressure testing, is it possible, once the drive is split apart to check operation and make sure nothing is grinding or damaged. I was thinking of putting a socket either on the prop splines or the shaft and see if I could turn it with a strong electric drill.
Thanks Roman
 

Bondo

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Re: Checking Alpha 1 Drive

or the shaft and see if I could turn it with a strong electric drill.

Ayuh,... Turn it by Hand.... Turn it by Hand to feel it's smoothness....
 
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