75 Spectra V-Drive

[78Southwind]

If the pump drove itself forward 1/4" the trans would be junk. That looks like an aluminum collar. It heated up, swelled, lost clamp pressure and the vibration from the engine allowed it to work loose.

The pump drive went backwards towards the engine not forwards towards the trans. I am pretty much over this and I am going with the Hughes Performance Direct Drive. I hate doing this to my wallet but I hate workarounds.