need help mounting a 3 point

[slotracer]

trying to install a bbc in a 18ft outlaw hull with the 3 point set up. the problem is the drive shaft i have is appox. 1/2"-3/4" to long to let the bell housing set on the jet. do they make a spacer to go between the bell housing and the mount that bolts to it and the jet?

[Duane HTP]

Sorry to tell you that it sounds like you have the wrong driveline for your bell housing. Most old three point bell housing set ups came with a Rockwell Drive line. It is the one that bolts directly to the motor without a flywheel button. Unfortunately, the rockwell drive line is the only one that will work with those bell housings and they went out of business about 15 years ago. Show a picture of what you have and maybe someone here will have what you need.

[slotracer]

i have a driveshaft that bolts to the crankshaft also. but with a flex plate there is a gap. are they only for a flywheel set-up?

[Mr. Crusader 83]

i have the rear mount from a 3 point mount i will give you. that might work better. how long is your drive shaft?

[slotracer]

my driveshaft is appox. 71/2" long. that would great if it will work. call me at 415-559-0997. i know someone going to mpd tonight and will be there tomorrow.
thanks
pat

[Mr. Crusader 83]

my drive shaft is 6 3/4in long. if my mount will work for you. you can have it.

[TopCat]

my driveshaft is appox. 71/2" long. that would great if it will work. call me at 415-559-0997. i know someone going to mpd tonight and will be there tomorrow.
thanks
patThis might be stupid but why don't you go to a drive line shop and have yours cut down

[slotracer]

do you have a picture of the driveshaft?

[Duane HTP]

Top Cat, these driveshafts that are being talked about here on this thread have no center shaft. All they have is an H-Bar. There is no way to make an H-Bar shorter. There has to be enough room in there for the double U-Joints to work.
Slotracer, The driveshafts were made both ways. One for a flywheel with a centering device, and one for a flex plate with a recess in the center to go over the crankhaft hub.

[slotracer]

i must have the one for the flywheel.

[Duane HTP]

It sounds like you do. But, it can be used with a flex plate by making an aluminum spacer ring to go between the flex palte and the drive line to take up the space. It just makes it about a 1/4" longer.

[slotracer]

would you by chance have the spacer made up? how thick does it need to be?

[Duane HTP]

I may have one for a Chevy. I didn't see on this thread what engine you are running.

[slotracer]

its a bbc. that would be great. let me know. thanks

[slotracer]

bump. does anyone have a 63/4" long driveshaft for sale?

[slotracer]

denis that would make life easy for me. i am either going to use the 3 point or just go the rail system. right now i need a 4 matching mounts for the rail set up though. i just want to get this thing running :mad: