Thrust transfer between shaft and output coupling on a V drive

Thrust transfer between shaft and output coupling on a ZF 15 MIV V drive

Good Day,

Could anyone please advise me on the correct way to fit coupling to shaft for a ZF 15 MIV (V drive output through through the gearbox). So far, what I have seen appear to be like a straight shaft arrangement, not tapered for the thrust, seemingly with the thrust transferred through the set screws???. Please tell me that I have got this wrong and that something like a shaft taper or internal flange within the coupling is used.

Regards,

 

I have never seen any type of tapered shaft arrangement at the gearbox or Vee Drive. Most Shaft couplings have two setscrews only, whereby the shaft should be spotted 1/16 to 1/8 deep at the screws with a drill to insure adequate set screw holding. Also a good idea to use "locktite" or a similar product.

 

Thrust transfer between shaft and output coupling on a ZF 15 MIV V drive

Good Day Jango,

Thank you for your reply, I need to clarify that the ZF 15 MIV has the shaft coming through the gearbox and therefore the coupling is reversed and the thrust is away from the forward side of the gear box.
This would mean if the shaft is straight, only the set screws would be taking the thrust which I believe could never be condoned.

I believe this shaft set up requires a forward taper into the coupling, however I don't have any documentation to indicate what is the correct approach.

I am certain and will use the fact that the coupling does not have to be removed from the shaft because the flange bolts can be undone and the shaft and coupling pulled forward into the boat. This in my case will be through a 150mm inspection port into another compartment forward of the engine compartment.

Regards

 

There is no taper. It is an interference fit (tight). The set screws are enough. Millions of boats use that setup with no problem

 

Good Day Gonzo,

Thank you very much.

Regards,

 

You are welcome. They don't seem that they would hold, but they do.

 

What looks like a set screw on the gearbox output flange is a set screw to hold the lock nut on the end of the key and taper.

With a proper arrangement you wont need to worry about anything, including the shaft disappearing out of the back of the boat when selecting reverse.

Unfortunately that what will happen if it does come loose.

 

Thanks Frosty,

I am happy with the interference fit as I may never have to take the coupling off.
I will also ensure the set screws are set in properly and lock-wired and most particularly will drill through the coupling and 1 1/4" shaft for a fine retaining bolt.

Happy New Year, regards,

 

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