Went across to MK today to drop off some stuff to get modified so we can get cracking. First off was told the UJ linkage was the wrong wrong! our car had powered steering. Then the prop was the wrong one it came off a 2.0 1991 Ghia but for some reason it was wrong. Any idea where i can get the parts from..... the correct ones. I just want to get everything together so i can make a start.

any help would be much appreciated.

Cheers
Adam

MNr can supply you with a brand new bespoke prop shaft rather than modifying an ancient donor one

Dunning Fairbank in leeds will make you a prop for not much more than mk charge, much safer imho as there properly balanced

James

any manafacturer should tell you what exactly you need when you purchase your kit

why wont your prop fit?

prop will be a rubber ring one rather than uj one. Just get a new one, they need balancing IMHO.

for my MK I got bailey morris to make it, very very happy with it.

I'd agree, you'd be doing yourself a disservice not getting a proper balanced one made. They're only £100-120 new.

HTH,
James

I've emailed MNR about the prop.... any idea what their prices are, their web site doesn't say. My MK is having an R1 in it...BEC.

Any ideas on the UJ link, i've phoned a few motor suppliers and they say i need to find a breakers or try ford. Any one know where i might get one.

Cheers for all the help.

Adam

PS... Met a lovely chap at MK today, didn't catch his name. He drove a yellow MK and was and old chap.... VEry nice and helpful, learnt alot from him, just wanted to say thanks.

If he was wearing shorts it was our old man, Keith......

Phil

If I were you I'd go for a TRT propshaft from either of the companies mentioned (Dunning & Fairbank or Bailey Morris)

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Keith wearing shorts?

Never!

Cheers

Chris

so does that mean my prop shaft is wrong UJ at diff end. UJ in middle. rubber at gearbox end thanks alan

Yep... thats the fella say thanks for me.

I'm planning to replace my R1 indy prop with a brand new one (going for all new reg).....
where is the best place to get one from and anyone one want the old one (its already modded by MK and been driven)?

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Got mine modded at BAILEY MORRIS PROPS. Had the TRT fitted, ballanced and painted and had them check over the prop to check all the joints. All done and returned to me in 5 working days!

Def worth getting a new one just for the piece of mind.




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Dunning & Fairbank in Leeds will also custom build a propshaft to order, or modify your existing one, including rebalancing and painting. Great service.

Phil

Wilson Drive shafts made mine and did a great job!
they are based in Blenheim ind est. Bulwell Nottingham, so fairly close to you!

0115 976 1202

Hope that helps
Chubby

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Got mine modded at BAILEY MORRIS PROPS. Had the TRT fitted, ballanced and painted and had them check over the prop to check all the joints. All done and returned to me in 5 working days!

Def worth getting a new one just for the piece of mind.




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IMS in Birmingham made my prop. Top job, highly recommended.

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If he was wearing shorts it was our old man, Keith......

Phil

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Dunning & Fairbank in Leeds will also custom build a propshaft to order, or modify your existing one, including rebalancing and painting. Great service.

Phil

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Just went to fit the diff.... and yes i have a 7.5" one..... just great! tried ringing MK but got no answer, from reading on here i'm pretty stuffed. Basically it means my donor car was a total waste of time and money, I thought these things were straight forward to build and enjoyable.... none of this has been the case so far

I had that exact same problem, totally forgot to check the diff until i'd come to fit it. I used it as an excuse to buy an lsd instead, and then managed to get almost as much money for the 7.5" diff as I paid for the lsd, so at the end of the day it was all froody

my mates got a 7.5 diff in his indy, we re-fabricated the brackets that you bolt the diff to, from memory you only need to cut and weld one side as the body is just bigger one way or tother.
So dont go looking for one, get cutting and welding, job done.

IHi all, i got mine from MK, took six weeks to arrive, dont now if its balanced or not! Do they not balance after modifying as a matter of course??