Bearing type Shaft Log Seal

[2manymustangs]

THe shafts are so small in diameter and so uniform in shape that the balance wouldnt be a factor so long as it is straight.

STEVE-O was checking with someone on a new material for race shafts... Saltwater/rust would be a factor for the TUFF STUFF that is used in race car axles BUT on a race boat where the shaft is being yanked out and magnafluxed/inspected after every race or heat or weekend thats a non issue...

I would dial up the boyz from Mark Williams, give them the print dimensions and they could build a shaft that would NEVER break, BET...

Steve-O , GN7 and I were kicking this around a while back but Steve didn't report his findings yet

I would pick a spline that the prop boyz like and spline the carbon steel shaft to match, and have a shaft that

A) has to be pulled out and oiled/pickled and

B) would NEVER break in in applications less than TF...

Maybe an iridite finish or TiN finish (titanium nitride) so it has some corrosion resistance... Everyone would say "oooo, a gold plated prop shaft"...