HeimJoint adjustments

[Jimsjinx]

I seem to have a problem with getting the differential centered,and it staying centered.Also noticed that when centered,I have vibrations coming from the driveline.Going to check the "one tooth off" thing on the driveshaft u-joints first.The left tire was rubbing on the fender rim,is what started this journey.Re-centered the diff.,and all was fine for awhile,then the diff. shifted too close to the right fender, so I re-adjusted.It has wondered too close to the right again, and if I adjust much more,I fear the hiem bolt will be too far out of the shaft.Any takers? Thanks, and happy Fall to everyone. jimsjinx

[threewheeled]

This must be a Motortrike!
Just my 2 cents worth but I would look and see what else has worn out or broke or come loose that you have not discovered yet.
Post some close up pictures of it and let me see what we are looking at...
kodiak

[Jimsjinx]

Yep,a MotorTrike! The left lower Hiem joint(on the ladderbars) is out 3 times the distance of the right lower joint.That worries me.And the trike leans to the left if I adjust them equally.I like the MotorTrike,but it would be nice to get the geometry correct.I don't know what to photograph!! The thing LOOKS fine. jimsjinx

[Jimsjinx]

Well, I finally got the vibration fixed.U-Joints were 90 degrees out of alignment.Rotated the splines +1 tooth, and viola!!jimsjinx

[Administrator]

George Patrick from North Texas (member Kj5ix) created the GL-1800 MOTORTRIKE installation and service manual. It is posted in the forum below. Its a very fine manual and pretty much the same specs as far as the ladder bar adjustments and Hiem joint adjustments. And yes on the drive shaft spline alignment. It has to be right on or the vibration will be there. Thats an easy fix though.

http://www.cash-2k.com/kj5ix/MTServiceManual.pdf

[DVS]

George Patrick from North Texas (member Kj5ix) created the GL-1800 MOTORTRIKE installation and service manual. It is posted in the forum below. Its a very fine manual and pretty much the same specs as far as the ladder bar adjustments and Hiem joint adjustments. And yes on the drive shaft spline alignment. It has to be right on or the vibration will be there. Thats an easy fix though.

http://www.cash-2k.com/kj5ix/MTServiceManual.pdf

Is there an updated working link for this manual? I tried the original, it too does not work. Hoping it will help with a right turn rear-end wobble. Can't seem to get the adjustments perfect.

New member, just learning my way around.

Thanks for your help.

Debbie

[rhino 2]

Is there an updated working link for this manual? I tried the original, it too does not work. Hoping it will help with a right turn rear-end wobble. Can't seem to get the adjustments perfect.

New member, just learning my way around.

Thanks for your help.

Debbie

Debbie…Welcome to Trike Talk..👍👍..

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