Had my 62 Cadillac Eureka Hearse in the shop for brake work. Mechanic called me and said they put it in reverse and the driveshaft broke in the shop.
Mechanic said be thankful it did not happen on the freeway as the yoke would have torn up the floor.
It was twisted and broke a foot or so from the yoke. My mechanic said he thought the tube was too small and thin.
Had this rebuilt with new tubing 10 years ago.
Driveshaft shop said it should not just twist and break unless under very heavy torque like wheel stuck in a hole. They were in doubt of the mechanics story.
I look at the driveshaft and it seems small for a 7300lb Hearse. That is what it weighed in at when it was brought to Hawaii.
Can anyone tell me what diameter of front and rear tubing? And thickness.
Thank you
Ricky
Mechanic said be thankful it did not happen on the freeway as the yoke would have torn up the floor.
It was twisted and broke a foot or so from the yoke. My mechanic said he thought the tube was too small and thin.
Had this rebuilt with new tubing 10 years ago.
Driveshaft shop said it should not just twist and break unless under very heavy torque like wheel stuck in a hole. They were in doubt of the mechanics story.
I look at the driveshaft and it seems small for a 7300lb Hearse. That is what it weighed in at when it was brought to Hawaii.
Can anyone tell me what diameter of front and rear tubing? And thickness.
Thank you
Ricky