Merkur Flange Yoke To Mustang Driveshaft

[foundnemo25]

Ok All, I have found a merkur differential flange yoke that matches the mustange driveshaft (1310 u joint). It is $136 plus shipping. This is to eliminate the flange adapter that a few places were providing that causes slight vibrations at higher speed. I am not a big fan of adapters, therefore I searched for the correct solution. Powertrain Industries is the company that sells them, complete merkur xr4ti and scorpio drive shafts, as well as the merkur Guipo bushing (flex disc). There are 3 different types of the flange yokes, but the one that everyone needs is the 1310 setup for the mustang.

http://www.powertrainindustries.com/sto ... ange_yokes

[DPDISXR4Ti]

Thanks for posting. I think I had read about this being available before, but didn't find any reference to it in here. I'll paste the details below as well, just in case the link changes...

Part Number 3102-1409
Pilot Diameter: 2.203
Bolt Circle Diameter: 3.540
Bolt Hole Diameter: 0.410
Face To Centerline: 2.047
Ujoint: 1310
Notes: 1310 version of 3002-35 for Capri/Merkur
Type: STD
Part Story
2/6/15 - Was first made at 1.575" (40mm) face to cl, but now is offered at 2.047" (52mm) only.

This is 1310 version of 1402-35 (1100) & 3002-35 (1300)

Rectangular Bolt Pattern: 60 x 67mm (2.362 x 2.638")

[my8950]

Thanks!

[foundnemo25]

I am just trying to do my part. If what I find can make it easier on everyone, then I am going to share it.

[John Brennan]

I am just trying to do my part. If what I find can make it easier on everyone, then I am going to share it.

...What it's all about! Thanks...

[my8950]

Post up then when you do this and its finished.
If it works or not.

[foundnemo25]

Ok to let everyone know, the U-joint that will have to be used with this flange yoke is a 1310/1330 u-joint Part number 353 at most part stores. This allows for the U-joint to match the flange yoke (1310) and the mustang driveshaft (1330). AAny other questions, let me know.

[merkurdriver]

Good stuff, working with them now to offer their products

[reddy2300]

Is there another place that this flange occurs in "nature"? I'm assuming that the XR and Capri diff flanges are the same?

[DPDISXR4Ti]

Is there another place that this flange occurs in "nature"?

No. It didn't exist, anywhere, as a stand-alone part or on a manufactured vehicle, until recently.

[merk23literturbo]

I used one of these after modifying it on a custom aluminum driveshaft, they list it for Merkur and Capri:
https://www.powertrainindustries.com/st ... ange_yokes

[John Brennan]

Any issues or difficulties balancing that? Any vibes or any other issues? Very nice, BTW.

[DPDISXR4Ti]

Any issues or difficulties balancing that? Any vibes or any other issues? Very nice, BTW.

I can't imagine any reason why there would be any issues balancing that setup. FWIW, my most recently installed 1-piece driveshaft setup is the smoothest driveline I've ever had on a Merkur. I suspect the keys are in having the differential pinion angle being flatter than stock (which tends to nose-down too much) and all rear-end bushings being either polyurethane or plastic (for the STA's).

[foundnemo25]

I have the adapter installed, there is no vibrations felt at any speed so far (only gone 95mph). It is definitely a good buy.

[James Wieler]

I used one of these after modifying it on a custom aluminum driveshaft, they list it for Merkur and Capri:
https://www.powertrainindustries.com/st ... ange_yokes

Is that a 3" or 3.5" diameter driveshaft?
thanks
James