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BEC Prop question
Dangle_kt - 14/4/08 at 04:21 PM

I have read on here that you can modify a normal Sierra prop to fit a prop adaptor by cutting the end front UJ end off and then welding on a sliding UJ to mate up to a prop adapter.

Question I have though is, if I have sourced a sierra prop, where do I get the additional sliding UJ that mates up with the prop adaptor, becase as far as I can see a sierra prop has a splined tube on the end, and will not just bolt onto the prop adaptor.

Anyone shed any light on this?

Trying to find cheap options to get my BEC on the road (well track) and £250+ on a trt is out the question at the moment


Thanks

Hellfire - 14/4/08 at 04:32 PM

Personally I would not recommend a DIY job unless you have a good standby surgeon to stitch on your severed feet. Should it go wrong.

Props should be dynamically balanced following modification/repair.

If your feet are worthless to you - go ahead.

MK do standard alterations with success using the method you describe. But I would go TRT by a specialist on BEC everytime.

Steve

[Edited on 14-4-08 by Hellfire]

Dangle_kt - 14/4/08 at 04:39 PM

Cheer hellfire,

Of course I like my feet, they help me stand at the bar!

So MK do it this way? Whats the big H&S issue then? Do they have many rip apart and people sue?

I'm all for being safe, but I'm just trying to understand the real risks prior to spending out serious cash...

Dangle

Dangle_kt - 14/4/08 at 04:46 PM

just found this thread

http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=24757

changed my mind, as its aint just my feet/legs, it could be my Mrs, my lad or a mate.

Oh well, expensive option here I come!

zilspeed - 14/4/08 at 04:52 PM

There are lots of local people who can do you a prop too you know.
Our local guy takes about 150 quid for a brand new custom propshaft.
How far into a nightmare of a job that's going nowhere would you get before you thought it was worth 150 quid to just end the problem ?

Dangle_kt - 14/4/08 at 04:54 PM

Hi,

When you say local people, what should I search for on YELL.com? What profession?

I heard prices of nearly £300 on here, so £150 is fine by me

quote:
Originally posted by zilspeed
There are lots of local people who can do you a prop too you know.
Our local guy takes about 150 quid for a brand new custom propshaft.
How far into a nightmare of a job that's going nowhere would you get before you thought it was worth 150 quid to just end the problem ?

zilspeed - 14/4/08 at 05:00 PM

Propshafts ?

(Yes, really )

Dangle_kt - 14/4/08 at 05:09 PM

searched for that, but they are all in glasgow!!

I go up that way with work, so I'll drop in on the way back from a meeting with the prop adaptor and get a price.

Cheers!

quote:
Originally posted by zilspeed
Propshafts ?

(Yes, really )

zilspeed - 14/4/08 at 05:20 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Dangle_kt
searched for that, but they are all in glasgow!!

I go up that way with work, so I'll drop in on the way back from a meeting with the prop adaptor and get a price.

Cheers!


They're all over the country man !

Propshaft linkys

Ricks-9r - 17/4/08 at 07:49 PM

i was going to make my own ,strength wasn't the issue just balancing so decided to get the pros to make it .
i can recommend Dunning & Fairbank they done my props for £160 just before Xmas http://www.propshafts.co.uk/

[Edited on 17/4/08 by Ricks-9r]