Mount a FEL on a L245DT

[Greg Maine]

I looked up the torque rating of that coupler,. Roughly 3600 in-lb = 300 lb-ft.

The problem I see is your shaft is splined not smooth so you will have a greatly reduced clamping area. Lets say 20% = 60 lb-ft and easy to erode if it slips. I am also not a fan of those spiders in applications like this.

What happened to the custom bolt on hub idea?

Dan

back up plan

 

[Greg Maine]

I looked up the torque rating of that coupler,. Roughly 3600 in-lb = 300 lb-ft.

The problem I see is your shaft is splined not smooth so you will have a greatly reduced clamping area. Lets say 20% = 60 lb-ft and easy to erode if it slips. I am also not a fan of those spiders in applications like this.

What happened to the custom bolt on hub idea?

Dan

last week I revisited your hub idea. it would be perfect way to go. To do correctly I would have to remove the radiator and some other brackets to be able to remove the front pully. I am afraid that years of corrosion I would have a possibility of broken bolts and knowing how hard it is to find parts. in the future if have to remove the radiator I will have your idea made and give it a go.
I appreciate and look forward to your ideas. Thank You
Greg