new NTPA rule (hot off the presses) February 18, 2020 02:55PM
Kudos for being proactive! From NTPA Tech page:

Late-Breaking News: Attention all pullers, updates to general rules effective immediately:

The following words are deleted from page 23 of NTPA rulebook number 4:

“if not bolted directly to gearbox or back of belhousing with a minimum of three 3/8” grade 5 bolts”

It now reads:

4. The following rule will apply to all divisions that use solid driveline shields over 16 inches in length:

Note: this also applies to Mini Rod division and the intermediate shaft on FWD.

All free-floating driveline shield components must be tethered on each end by two opposing restraints, Tethers must attach at 180 degrees of each other and a minimum of 3” and a maximum of 6” from each end of each driveline shield component. Tether to be constructed of a minimum of 5/16 “ chain or 2” wide by 1/8” thick nylon strap. One end of tether must attach to driveline shield by a minimum of one 3/8” grade 5 bolt attached to a tab (minimum 2”wide) to be welded to shield while the other end of tether must be attached to chassis by a minimum of one 3/8” grade 5 bolt.

Note: FWD drivelines that use driveshaft hoops must use same tether configuration to be attached to main or common hoop holder between chassis and hoop assembly.
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Re: new NTPA rule (hot off the presses) February 19, 2020 03:47AM
Not sure if it was here, but saw that Thursday or Friday. Glad no one was hurt in the incident, and good on them for doing it right away.
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