Drive-shaft guard tube

[e-ticket]

I'm looking for the guard tube, 3-1/4 o.d. with .125 wall, 36" long, steel.
This is for a direct drive.
Ordered one a month ago and still not here. Would like to have another source.

[wsuwrhr]

I'm looking for the guard tube, 3-1/4 o.d. with .125 wall, 36" long, steel.
This is for a direct drive.
Ordered one a month ago and still not here. Would like to have another source.
Menkins v-drive sells tubing.
Brian

[wsuwrhr]

Steel and not Aluminum? Didn't catch that the first time around. Are you sure?
You are pretty far north from me, but if noone else can help out, I need to buy some steel tommorrow, I'll check and see what is available.
Brian

[GofastRacer]

Hey Gary, I got mine from Tube Sales it's stainless, was a pretty good price too, don't know what they get these days though!..
BTW, how's it coming, motor done yet???..

[e-ticket]

I need steel. A wall of over 1/8" won't clear the screws for the coupler.
Does stainless meet APBA rules?

[GofastRacer]

I need steel. A wall of over 1/8" won't clear the screws for the coupler.
Does stainless meet APBA rules?
No way 1/8' will work, you sure don't need it that thick, can't remember but I think mine is around .080???..

[Roaddogg 4040]

I thought that you had to have either 1/8" Steel or 3/16" or 1/4" AL. But damn sure can't remember at this age... :)
Steve

[GofastRacer]

I thought that you had to have either 1/8" Steel or 3/16" or 1/4" AL. But damn sure can't remember at this age... :)
Steve
That's for u-joint drivelines Steve(those break), he has a solid one just like yours!..

[shirkey4750]

I have a bunch of tubing just laying around in the garage, stainless and aluminam, but its all .250 thick and 5" I.D.

[e-ticket]

APBA rules call for 1/8" steel or 1/4" aluminum.

[GofastRacer]

APBA rules call for 1/8" steel or 1/4" aluminum.
Those rules are from before soilid drivelines were used!..

[Sked]

Those rules are from before soilid drivelines were used!..
Makes no difference, APBA Rules as follows:
Super Stock Class
Rule 53.3.3
The driveline or shaft must be covererd with either 1/8" of steel or 1/4" of aluminum.
Pro Stock Class
Rule 52.6.2
The driveline or shaft must be covererd with either 1/8" of steel or 1/4" of aluminum.
K Racing Runabout Class
Rule 51.7.3
The driveline or shaft must be covererd with either 1/8" of steel or 1/4" of aluminum.
Inboard Endurance (GN)
Rule 2.4
Drive shaft (torque tube) shall be completely enclosed, including U-joints. Recommended specifications are: 1/4 inch thick aluminum of no less than 45,000 psi tensil strength, or 3/8 inch of 35,000 psi, or 1/8 inch steel of 90,000 psi, or 3/16 inch of 35,000 psi.
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[GofastRacer]

Well when I called them 14yrs ago on that, they said with a solid driveline you don't need it that thick and they just never added that in the rules, so I don't know???.. :rolleyes: :confused:

[Roaddogg 4040]

See, I thought that I remembered something from the Old days... :rollside: :rollside: :rollside:
Steve

[GofastRacer]

See, I thought that I remembered something from the Old days... :rollside: :rollside: :rollside:
Steve
Amazing huh!.. :D

[Roaddogg 4040]

You are not half as amaized as I am :)
Steve

[PETEROC]

Did any of you guys find a source for driveline guard tubing. I have an old Casselli system that needs to be upgraged. I need 25-26" long X 5" O.D. about 1/8 or so thickness. Any phone numbers of possible suppliers. thanks

[GofastRacer]

If you're in the LA area Tube Sales is the place!..

[Moneypitt]

If you're in the LA area Tube Sales is the place!..
Thats the problem with no town or state shown, we have no idea where he is, so I just pass on trying to help. Is it a big secret where people live??...MP

[Rexone]

Try Tube Service in Santa Fe Springs CA.

[PETEROC]

No secret ! I'm in Tucson, Az. I'll call those companies tomorrow. Information should have the phone #s. Thanks.

[PETEROC]

Thanks Rex... F.Y.I. Tube Service has a warehouse in Phoenix. They will deliver my 26'' section to my residence in Tucson on Friday. No shipping charge!