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tony.g - 3/12/11 at 11:49 PM

After rebuilding my gearbox and fitting a different rear axle, I need to have the prop modified.
I have been told I need some type of rubber in it to make things easier on the gearbox.
What are you guys fitting for this?

Tony


ReMan - 4/12/11 at 12:02 AM

Ha
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=163782
See the big long fat one, that's a rubber TRT propshaft , whilst the one at the front still attached to the box is a standard one
basically puts a bit of "give" in the drivetrain to be a bit bentler on the gearbox


tony.g - 4/12/11 at 10:13 AM

Thanks ReMan,
I think that's what I need.
Some BMWs use rubber donuts,
but I am not sure I've got room for one on my car.
I will speak to my local prop people and see if they can do the rubber sleve one.

Tony


Dusty - 4/12/11 at 12:16 PM

I would be a bit wary of your local man unless he is 100% clued up on TRT props. People who have lots of experience of making TRT props for BECs are 'Dunnings and Fairbank' or 'Bailey Morris'.
Be a bit wary of rubber donuts too. The ford one on the MT75 sierra prop has a record of disintegrating when it's old and provoked with too much power. And a loose front end of the prop is the sort of excitement you can do without.

[Edited on 4/12/11 by Dusty]


tony.g - 5/12/11 at 10:47 PM

Thanks for the advice Dusty.
I will give them all a call.