[Joe Johnson]

Originally Posted by Dad1279

If you look carefully at the inside end of the flange coming out of the FP transmission, you will notice it isn't round, but octagon shaped. (It took me a year to notice this) You could cut an octagon (just under 1.5" across the flats, approx 3/4" thick) drill the center out, and attach a shaft. Hoseclamp and/or pins around the outside to hold it on. I would probably bore out the hole in the case also, and use that with a bushing to help support the shaft.

I know that others have done this with some success. If you do, be sure to put a ring or a hose clamp around the OD of the 10 fingered output shaft with the octagon on the inside. In many cases, the fingers are not strong enough to transfer the torque without splaying and or breaking.

Even though others have had success, I will be honest, this method sort of creeps me out. I much prefer the tophat method.

Joe J.