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MG TD TF 1500 - Do I paint drive shaft?

Restoring 54 mgtf. Got all the oil and grime off the drive shaft. Do I paint it before I reinstall it?
Ed Eastman

You can paint it matte black, however, it will get dirty and oil coverd pretty quick.
gblawson - TD#27667

Good time to replace the u-joints and get it balanced as well.

The yokes should line up when reinstalled.

The u-joints are sold at any auto store, just ask for a set for an MGB... they were the same from the TC (or before?) on. A clutch and u-joint business can balance it for you.

warmly,
dave
Dave Braun

I painted my driveshaft with gloss black. Being slick, the accumulated oil wipes right off.
Jim Merz

Some may think I am out of line, however, I think we are getting a bit anal here.

If it was not chromed, nickled, or otherwise coated, it was painted.

If you want gloss, do gloss. If you want flat, do flat.

Drive the bloody thing and enjoy it. Who gives a damn about the rest.

Safety Fast
Paul
Paul

Yes Paul, you are out of line.

Ed got the oil and grime off his drive shaft. When I did that, it pretty much took the remaining paint off as well. Left unprotected it will rust. No one told him what to use, they talked about what they used, and why. Some folks mentioned installation ideas.

Most of the people who post here do drive their cars regularly, or are progressing to the point where they can drive their cars again. It may seem obvious to you, but to Ed, evidently, he felt he wanted to ask the question. Someone here will always answer almost any question.

Lighten up, already.

warmly,
dave
Dave Braun

My apologies.
Safety Fast
Paul
Paul

Me too... satin black should dull down a bit after use....!
gblawson - TD#27667

This thread was discussed between 22/08/2006 and 24/08/2006

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