[torino]

What is the bolt pattern for the end of the shaft that fits the engine?

 

[craft57]

Which Engine ????? ….. The P218 or ????

 

[torino]

Sorry, B43G.

 

[hankvc]

Nothing tricky about the bolt pattern. It's four equally-spaced holes.

When I reinstall a driveshaft, I position the engine and the shaft so that one hole is near the top, then insert a punch to hold the shaft in position. You can then thread in a bolt in another of the holes, which will be lined up.

Hank

 

[Hammerdown-7]

Hello Tim
I was able to use my air 3/8" Ratchet to tighten the bolt's on the drive shaft using a shallow socket on it. I turned it with a big Long screwdriver rotating it to place and Tighten the bolt's as I placed them all. I hope this help's, Kurt

 

[torino]

Anyone know? I need the distance between the bolts.

 

[dalekast]

Tim: I re-powered my 86 318. There were issues with the drive shaft during the process; different lengths for different model runs. I do not know if this would affect the bolt pattern as well. Mine is 1 7/8" O.C. holes are 5/16".

 

[knottyrope]

why you need this info?

it might help to know