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propeller shaft

n
(Mechanical Engineering) the shaft that transmits power from the gearbox to the differential gear in a motor vehicle or from the engine to the propeller in a ship or aircraft
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He said the boat crew had informed the PCG that they were drifting farther into the open seas because their propeller shaft had broken, a few hours after leaving a private wharf here on Tuesdayevening.
Such energy can be utilised via the PTO/PTI generator to drive the propeller shaft. At full load, the surplus energy can be used to assist the ship's drive by being applied directly to the propeller shaft.
Divers had to check the propeller shaft of HMS Queen Elizabeth after she left Rosyth dockyard in Fife.
Valley Cottage, NY, May 06, 2017 --(PR.com)-- Automotive propeller shaft is one of the most crucial components in the automotive drivetrain system, as the component is responsible for transmitting engine torque to the automotive wheels, which finally turns into motion of the vehicle.
The automaker is recalling the vehicles because affected models may leak transmission oil from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke.
We are delighted that Regent Seven Seas has selected our COMPAC system the first water-lubricated propeller shaft system for the cruise line."
Toyota Motor Corporation has informed us that in some of these vehicles the rear propeller shaft installation will require inspection and may require minor adjustment to ensure optimal performance," Simon Frith, Managing Director of Al Futtaim Motors, said in an emailed statement.
Summary: Al-Futtaim Motors on Monday announced a voluntary safety recall of more than 4,000 Toyota Fortuner vehicles in the UAE to inspect the rear propeller shaft.
The products to be showcased at the auto expo include various steering systems, column electric power steering, propeller shaft, clutch assembly, and precision forged bevel gears & pinions.
As well as the driver, the propeller shaft for the front wheels is on the right-hand side of the car.
In a report filed with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the company said the propeller shafts of the trucks, manufactured between September 2002 and November 2010, could fracture or fall off due to cracks at the weld point of the propeller shaft's pipe and splined shaft.