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CraigJ

posted on 19/12/10 at 09:39 AM Reply With Quote
What prop?

What prop do i need to be using? Chassis is a locost with a mk2 escort axle and ZX10 bike engine?

Thanks.






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Paul TigerB6

posted on 19/12/10 at 09:52 AM Reply With Quote
Probably a custom made one with a Torque Resilient Tube (TRT) in it to help reduce stress on your gearbox. Aries might have them in stock but it depends on your engine location as to the correct length. There is a slider in it to allow for axle movement so you need to be pretty careful on length.

Dunning & Fairbank
Bailey Morris

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rusty nuts

posted on 19/12/10 at 09:59 AM Reply With Quote
If the car has not been through IVA or Sva then you may need to have some sort or reverse which may affect prop ?
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CraigJ

posted on 19/12/10 at 11:01 AM Reply With Quote
I'm thinking of a sprocket in between the prop and prop adaptor with a starter motor for a reverse.

Just wondering what prop to start with. Seen a 2 piece prop on ebay from a sierra quite cheap. and can get it modified to length through work so that's not a problem.

Would this be ok?






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phelpsa

posted on 19/12/10 at 11:27 AM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Paul TigerB6
Probably a custom made one with a Torque Resilient Tube (TRT) in it to help reduce stress on your gearbox. Aries might have them in stock but it depends on your engine location as to the correct length. There is a slider in it to allow for axle movement so you need to be pretty careful on length.

Dunning & Fairbank
Bailey Morris

etc etc


Aries source from Bailey Morris from your dimensions.






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s6otty

posted on 19/12/10 at 02:02 PM Reply With Quote
Congleton Propshafts have just made me one up, all new parts, really helpful guys. The slider will give you enough play to fit the reverse sprocket - what I'm doing aswell.

Scott






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stevebubs

posted on 19/12/10 at 02:58 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by CraigJ
I'm thinking of a sprocket in between the prop and prop adaptor with a starter motor for a reverse.

Just wondering what prop to start with. Seen a 2 piece prop on ebay from a sierra quite cheap. and can get it modified to length through work so that's not a problem.

Would this be ok?


Depends on whether you'd trust it. A broken prop can have very nasty consequences....

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Paul TigerB6

posted on 19/12/10 at 04:22 PM Reply With Quote
As Steve says - its a pretty critical part right beside your legs. Dont bother with old parts - they arent worth modifying when it comes to your prop for a BEC. as there really wont be much left and probably save you very little in cost when getting the job done by a Prop specialist. Best to work out your angles and where the centre bearing support needs to be and then just speak to the suppliers - they will confirm all the measurements they need from you.
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CraigJ

posted on 19/12/10 at 04:43 PM Reply With Quote
I work for a transmission company and Dunning & Fairbank are a company we use. Will just speak to them about it. I just wasn't sure if people used modified props that's all.


Cheers guys.






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