Torque tube exploded
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Yikes - I'm trying to figure out what took out the bottom of the bellhousing since the drivec shaft is still together? Did the whole bellhousing shatter all the way around? I'm intrigued...
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Yup. Also replaced the motor output shaft to one that was straighter to help minimize it. Low in the RPM range I get a little more vibration and a bit of metallic chatter. At cruising speed it's like normal, so just starting from a stop.
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That's a lot of damage - good luck with the repair.
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It looks like something covered by the bell housing let loose, taking the bottom of the bell housing with it. Used to see a similar type of damage when a clutch or flywheel exploded at the drag strip.
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