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Driveshaft materials
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Joined: Mon Sep 19, 2011 6:40 pm Posts: 1 
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 Driveshaft materialsI've never had a mud motor and I'm looking at putting one together. It's going on an 8' Hybrid and will be 2.5 - 3 HP. I'm trying to keep the weight down as much as possible. Is stainless steel the only option for a driveshaft?
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| Mon Sep 19, 2011 7:00 pm |
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MMT Sponsor  Joined: Thu Sep 16, 2010 10:32 pm Posts: 4036 Location: Gonzales La
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Re: Driveshaft materials no, go devil uses cold rolled carbon steel. but ss would be better
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| Mon Sep 19, 2011 7:00 pm |
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Joined: Wed Mar 03, 2010 7:00 pm Posts: 6060 Location: Choudrant, La
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Re: Driveshaft materials Get at least a 6.5 or you would be better of with a trolling motor.
Not kidding... _________________ CSM Custom 18x42 Battleship with a 36 PD beating you to the hole My Rig (Old Motor) viewtopic.php?f=5&t=45193 (New Motor) viewtopic.php?f=5&t=54733 Stumps Fear Me |
| Mon Sep 19, 2011 7:03 pm |
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Joined: Wed Sep 14, 2011 11:12 pm Posts: 5
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Re: Driveshaft materials Or weedeater! lol been there, done that
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| Mon Sep 19, 2011 10:32 pm |
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