Prop Man
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| posted on 7/7/09 at 10:17 AM |
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Propshaft Tech Help
Hi Everyone.
Just to let you know if you have any problems with propshafts, universal joints, vibrations or anything else propshaft related, please do not hesitate
to leave a massage on this thread or contact me directly.
I have been manufacturing propshafts for over 20 years at a reputable company and have a wealth of information and technical expertise behind me.
Thanks
[Edited on 7/7/09 by Prop Man]
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GrumpyOne
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| posted on 7/7/09 at 10:37 AM |
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Can you customise propshafts? I'll need one at some point and it would be nice to keep it in the family, so to speak.
Cheers
Colin
My wife is very understanding, she understands that if I am in the garage I am not in the house annoying her.
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Prop Man
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| posted on 7/7/09 at 10:55 AM |
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Yes
We can pretty much do anything you wish to a propshaft.
Thanks
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alistairolsen
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| posted on 7/7/09 at 11:05 AM |
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can you do drifeshafts too?
Im going to need a prop and two driveshafts made up to custom lengths with different ends on them.
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Prop Man
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| posted on 7/7/09 at 11:17 AM |
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Hi
Yes drive shafts can also be manufactured, repaired and customized.
Thanks
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GrumpyOne
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| posted on 7/7/09 at 11:18 AM |
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I was just going to ask about driveshafts 
You should look in to registering as a trader, I am sure you would get plenty of business.
My wife is very understanding, she understands that if I am in the garage I am not in the house annoying her.
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blakep82
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| posted on 7/7/09 at 11:34 AM |
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ooh, just a quicj question. what is the minimum length of spline section that should go inside the type 9 box?
i put my engine in the car, measured the prop shaft, had it made up perfect, then when i fitted the engine 'properly' it sits about
1/4" firther forward. i think it will be fine, but just need reassuring 
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l0rd
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| posted on 7/7/09 at 12:03 PM |
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Could you please give us some more information on what to expect to pay for these jobs?
Everybody with a CEC will need
Propshaft shortened and balanced and possibly need new u joints.
How much would it be?
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Prop Man
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| posted on 7/7/09 at 12:07 PM |
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Hello
As standard we leave 25mm of spline showing from the gearbox seal.
It is ideal to have at least 70mm of spline engagement.
Thanks
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Prop Man
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| posted on 7/7/09 at 12:17 PM |
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As you all will know not every build is exactly the same.
And also prices for work change depending on what are you live in. Much the same as beer.
Alterations such as Shortening extending and balancing can be between £45 and £70 + VAT for most kit car shafts.
Universal joints are all individually priced on the size.
New Kit car shafts range from £95(standard) to £125 (heavy duty) + VAT in most cases.
These are guide prices and as i said they can vary depending on the area you live in and what the build spec is.
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alistairolsen
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| posted on 7/7/09 at 01:21 PM |
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Ill be needing a prop made up to go from a BMW rubber gearbox coupling to a sierra diff flange. I have a BMW and sierra prop, but id be very
interested in a price for a new prop, with new couplings, posted to Glasgow
quote:
Originally posted by Prop Man
As you all will know not every build is exactly the same.
And also prices for work change depending on what are you live in. Much the same as beer.
Alterations such as Shortening extending and balancing can be between £45 and £70 + VAT for most kit car shafts.
Universal joints are all individually priced on the size.
New Kit car shafts range from £95(standard) to £125 (heavy duty) + VAT in most cases.
These are guide prices and as i said they can vary depending on the area you live in and what the build spec is.
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blakep82
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| posted on 7/7/09 at 02:14 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Prop Man
Hello
As standard we leave 25mm of spline showing from the gearbox seal.
It is ideal to have at least 70mm of spline engagement.
Thanks
awesome! thanks very much 1 last one then, since my prop is still in the car at the moment, do you happen to know how long the splined shaft part
of the prop is in total? i've got about 1 1/4" showing at the minute. i have no idea how much is inside though
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Prop Man
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| posted on 7/7/09 at 03:01 PM |
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Depending on the parts used to manufacture the prop a reverse prop sleeve can be between 90mm and 105mm.
This is for splines on Type 9 Boxes
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eccsmk
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| posted on 7/7/09 at 04:53 PM |
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where abouts in the world are you??
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stevegough
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| posted on 7/7/09 at 08:36 PM |
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I was talking to a guy at North West Propshafts today - I need the two half-shafts shortening and balancing - he reckons it is quite an involved job,
possibly using a technique called 'friction welding' - he said they send them to a subcontractor to carry this part out - price he quoted
was £120+v each. He said that they can weld them normally, using a centre dowel to strengthen them, this would cost £45 each, but he has known one
to break when done this way due to the high torque involved.
What is your view here?
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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Prop Man
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| posted on 8/7/09 at 09:42 PM |
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The best way to join two shaft is by the process of Friction welding.
This is a special type of welding that uses the solid state welding process that creates heat through mechanical friction and force rather than
current. It basically re forges the steel which makes it super strong.
Personally i would rather have my driveshafts done in this way than run the risk of a standard mig weld. 99 out of 100 will be ok but its the 1 that
snaps and causes damage to something or someone.
Prices do vary on this. two driveshafts left our workshop yesterday to be fitted to a subaru these were priced at £145 + VAT each.
For friction welding you should expect to pay anywhere from £125 upwards depending on numerous factors.
[Edited on 9/7/09 by Prop Man]
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blakep82
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| posted on 8/7/09 at 09:56 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Prop Man
Depending on the parts used to manufacture the prop a reverse prop sleeve can be between 90mm and 105mm.
This is for splines on Type 9 Boxes
excellent. i should be fine. i guess it wouldn't take much for me to get the prop out just now and check
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