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Propeller Shaft

(for torque loading figures see table at end of section)

Type Open shaft (reverse spline)
Outside diameter Alpine 2.0 in. (5.1 cm.)
Rapier 2.75 in. (6.9 cm.)
Overall length Alpine (Std.) 39.34 in. (99.9 cm.)
Rapier (Std.) 51.84 in. (131.6 cm.)
Alpine (0/d.) 36.59 in. (95.0 cm.)
Rapier (0/d.) 48.72 in. (123.7 cm.)
Length between centres Alpine (Std.) 32.25 in (81.9 cm.)
Rapier (Std.) 46 in. (116. 8 cm.)
Alpine (0/d.) 29.5 in. (74.9 cm.)(108.9 cm.)
Rapier (0/d.) 42.88 in.
Universal joint Needle roller

Rear Axle

(for torque loading figures see table at end of section)

Type Semi-floating
Final drive ratio Alpine (Series I, II) 3.89:1 (4.22: 1 with Overdrive)
Rapier (Spiral bevel axles) 4.55:1 (4.78: 1 with Overdrive)
Rapier (Hypoid bevel axles) 4.22:1 (4.86: I or from chassis No.B3062492)
4.44: 1 with Overdrive)
Alpine (all Series III) 3.89:1
Rapier (Series IV) 3.89:1 (4.22:1 with Overdrive)
Bearings Bevel pinion Taper roller
Differential and crown wheelassembly Taper roller
Hub Ball
Crown wheel to pinion backlash .005in./.009in. (0.127/0.229 mm.)

Number of teeth

Crown wheel (Alpine) 35 3.89 38 4.22
Bevel pinion (Alpine) 9 9
Crown wheel (Rapier) 41 4.55 43 4.78
Bevel pinion (Rapier) 9 9
Crown wheel (Rapier) 38 4.22 34 4.86 40 4.44
Bevel pinion (Rapier) 9 7 9
Crown wheel (Rapier) 35 4.89 38 4.22
Bevel pinion (Rapier) 9

Adjustment

Bevel pinion Shims
Differential assembly Shims

Overall Ratios

O/dTop Top O/d3rd Third Second First Reverse
Alpine I, II (std) — 3.89:1 — 5.41:1 8.33:1 13.01:1 16.48:1
Alpine I, II (0/d) 3.39:1 4.22:1 4.72:1 5.88:1 9.04:1 14.13:1 17.90:1
Alpine III (all models) 3.12:1 3.89:1 3.85:1 4.80:1 7.38:1 11.53:1 14.61:1
Rapier III (std) (spiral bevel) — 4.55:1 — 6.34:1 9.75:1 15.24:1 19.31:1
Rapier III (O/dl) (spiral bevel) 3.83:1 4.78:1 5.34:1 6.65:1 10.23:1 15.99:1 20.25:1
Rapier III, IIIA (std) — 4.22:1 — 5.88:1 9.04:1 14.13:1 17.90:1
Rapier III, IIIA (0/d) 3.90:1 4.86:1 5.43:1 6.76:1 10.40:1 16.25:1 20.59:1
Rapier IIIA (0/d) 3.56:1 4.44:1 4.96:1 6.18:1 9.51:1 14.87:1 18.83:1
Rapier, Alpine IV (std) — 3.89:1 — 5.41:1 8.32:1 13.01:1 16.48:1
Rapier, Alpine IV (0/d) 3.39:1 4.22:1 4.72:1 5.88:1 9.04:1 14.13:1 17.90:1
]]> http://teae.org/propeller-shaft/feed/ 0 Torque Loading Figures http://teae.org/torque-loading-figures/ http://teae.org/torque-loading-figures/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:36:13 +0000 admin http://teae.org/cars/?p=633


Engine
Gearbox
Rear Axle
Propeller Shaft
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Steering
Brakes

ENGINE

Cylinder head
(tighten when cold)		 48 lbs. ft. (6.6 kg.m)
Crankshaft (mains) 55 lbs. ft. (7.6 kg.m)
Con. rod (big-end) Series I Alpine, Series III Rapier 20 lbs. ft. (2.7 kg. m)
Alpine, II Series Rapier IIIA Onwards 24 lbs. ft. (3.3 kg. m)
Flywheel 40 lbs. ft. (5.5 kg. m)

GEARBOX

Mainshaft nuts 80 lbs. ft. (11.0 kg.m)

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REAR AXLE

Hypold bevel pinion nut 110 lbs. ft. (15.2 kg.m)
Axle shaft 180 lbs. ft. (24.8 kg.m)

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PROPELLER SHAFT

Universal joint-metal to rubber (where fitted) 50 lbs. ft. (6.9 kg.m)

FRONT SUSPENSION

Fulcrum pin to crossmember mounting bolts (upper) 48 lbs. ft. (6.6 kg.m)
Fulcrum pin to crossmember mounting bolts (lower) 32 lbs. ft. (4.4 kg.m)
Eye bolt-trunnion to link 40 lbs. ft. (5.5 kg.m)
85 lbs. ft. (11.7 kg.)
Ball pin-stub carrier to link 52 lbs. ft. (7.1 kg.m)
Ball pin-housing to link 33 lbs. ft. (4.5 kg.m)
Shock absorber to spring pan 6 lbs. ft. (.8 kg.m)
Crossmember to frame 62 lbs. ft. (8.5 kg.m)
Road wheel nut 48 lbs. ft (6.6 kg. m)

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REAR SUSPENSION

Rear spring “U” bolts Alpine 42 lbs. ft. (5.8 kg.m)
Rapier 16 lbs. ft. (2.2 kg.m)

STEERING

Box to frame 30 lbs. ft. (4.1 kg.m)
Relay lever to frame 30 lbs. ft. (4.1 kg.m)
Steering crosstube ball pin centre 30 lbs. ft. (4.1 kg.m)
outer 28 lbs. ft. (3.8 kg. m)

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BRAKES

Brake disc to hub 38 lbs. ft. (5.2 kg.m)
Caliper to adaptor 52 lbs. ft. (7.1 kg.m)
Steering arm to carrier and adaptor 38 lbs. ft. (5.2 kg.m)
60 lbs. ft. (8.2 kg.m)
Adaptor to carrier 38 lbs. ft. (5.2 kg.m)
Bleed screws 6 lbs. ft. (.8 kg.m)
Union nuts (male) 7 lbs. ft. (.9 kg.m)
(female) 9 lbs. ft. (1.2 kg.m)
Backplate to casing 17 lbs. ft. (2.0 kg.m)
Wheel cylinder to backplate 12 lbs. ft. (1.6 kg.m)

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