For shafts too small for traditional shaft keys, slots in the hub hold a dowel or pin inserted through the shaft. In many instances, particularly with couplings, designs cannot accommodate a Gib ...

Discover the process of making a custom nut for a broken trunnion shaft, specifically designed for a fifth wheel pin. Follow the detailed steps to create a durable and functional replacement part ...

But designs with misalignments approaching 10° or more leave just three choices: Cardan-type universal joints (automotive-style needle bearing and block-and-pin), and flexible shafts. Automotive ...

As fuel economy standards became more stringent, automakers began adding higher gears to make the input shaft pin slower than the output shaft, Cars.com says. It would lead to "overgearing" or ...

Install the cover and locking pins. 07]Set the pins to a final installed height. Use a small screwdriver through the pinhole to hold the shaft while tightening the nut at the base. See All 8 ...