Super Jet Mid Shaft assembly question

[227]

The last time I had my mid shaft rebuilt, even with the engine pushed back as far as possible, there was about a 3/8" gap between the couplers. I know this should be more like 1/8". I'm pretty sure the guy who rebuilt it for me, who is mainly an MX mechanic, just assembled the thing with the shaft a little to far back, being that he doesn't do it too often. I am assuming that during assembly, its measured where I marked it in the picture, Anyone know what is the correct distance that this should be?

 

[shaunsteezy]

18-20 mm

 

[JetManiac]

19.5-20.5mm

http://www.x-h2o.com/threads/105232-Midshaft-Talk-Building-Rebuilding-SN-vs-RN-etc

 

[Freakrider]

I prefer 1/4 " coupler gap.

 

[Hollywood Hood]

3/4 inch

 

[kx454]

I prefer 1/4 " coupler gap.

This, 1/8" is to tight for my liking

 

[227]

I would be happy with a 1/4 gap but mine was a solid 3/8 maybe even a half??? Never had a problem with it but I'd rather it be done right. Thanks for the input every one!

 

[ridethelip]

I would be happy with a 1/4 gap but mine was a solid 3/8 maybe even a half??? Never had a problem with it but I'd rather it be done right. Thanks for the input every one!

Yes to the pressed too far
Can I help you with that midshaft. I have a press in my man cave. Hello, come in John ?

 

[227]

Can I help you with that midshaft. I have a press in my man cave.

Wish I knew that sooner, I already had it done. BTW where have you been? You've been awol for a while now?