Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: Klemmflyer on March 31, 2021, 14:52:34

Title: Propshaft Flexi Joint
Post by: Klemmflyer on March 31, 2021, 14:52:34

I had a catastrophic failure of the flexible coupling on my 4 speed 280 .. the flexible coupling flew apart at speed ... ouch ... I have managed to get all the parts to repair the damage including a new flexible coupling ... I noticed on the information regarding the flexible that it’s important that it’s fitted with the correct orientation .
My problem is that the new Flexi, although it’s the correct part has no indication of what the orientation should be , and is not like the moulding on the technical info on our forum ... I’ve attached a couple of photos of the coupling and I’m looking for some sage advice ! ... thanks in advance ... Jim

Title: Re: Propshaft Flexi Joint
Post by: Klemmflyer on March 31, 2021, 14:54:46

Sorry .. I’ve sent the same photo twice ...

Title: Re: Propshaft Flexi Joint
Post by: stickandrudderman on March 31, 2021, 15:17:56

I believe these are bi-directional but I was always taught in my MB training to fit couplings so that lettering was towards propshaft unless stated otherwise.

Title: Re: Propshaft Flexi Joint
Post by: Klemmflyer on March 31, 2021, 15:20:29

Thanks stranger ... long time etc .. stay safe ..

Title: Re: Propshaft Flexi Joint
Post by: Klemmflyer on March 31, 2021, 16:02:36

I just re-read the article on the flexdisc in the technical manual and noticed the paragraph on ‘ new style flex disc’ ... problem solved !

Title: Re: Propshaft Flexi Joint
Post by: ja17 on March 31, 2021, 18:52:58

Yes the new flex discs are much more robust and are able to be installed in either direction.