> -----Original Message-----
> From: triumph_herald@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:triumph_herald@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Flemming Jensen
>
> why is it that strap drive is so bad?

The straps fatigue and corrode, balance becomes a real issue and they are
expensive to repair properly. If they were the only option we would probably
put up with them and fix them when necessary. As it is though, the earlier
solid propshafts are plentiful and considerably less trouble,
Cheers,
Bill.