heraldcoupe Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 I have something of a special project on the go. It looks like I'll have to get a custom propshaft made as the length needs to be 34". The closest lengths I can find off the shelf are 35.5" for an overdrive GT6, or 32" for some MGBs. Before I get something made-up, does anyone know of a readily available propshaft which would match my needs? I don't have figures for any of the TR propshafts and wondered if there might be anything suitable from that range,Cheers,Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefertoo Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 what about the rear half of a dolomite/toledo? have one in the garage i'll measure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 IIRC Range Rover V8 (1986 MY) rear prop is around 890mm (35") - no idea if you adapt one or anything thought.(I think MK1 Discos are around the same length) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 TR8 appears to be 35" but has a Cv so may compress enough?One here at the bottomhttp://www.jamespaddock.co.uk/parts.aspx?categoryID=38&vehicleId=10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefertoo Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 finally got to measure it and a dolomite rear 1/2 between the u/j cups is 31", if you added a flange instead of the center bearing then it should give you 33 1/2" if that's close enough?craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 If that is the case I have a toledo prop in the garden. Can measure later this afternoon, hadn't thought about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny-Jimbo Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I have a spare BMW prop I think, which I can measure up. Obviously not ideal as wont have the right ends on, but could be an option, and certainly will be at least 34" long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldcoupe Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 Thanks for all the pointers, much to be followed up, particularly the Dolomite.Toledo possibilities.I'll try and keep it to BL parts bin stuff to keep things simple in terms of flanges & UJs. If I can't get to 34" off the shelf I'll cut one down to suit, but it would be simpler not to,Cheers,Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Bill, just measured my toledo prop (it was OK, but drivetrain swap means it is NLR)The solid (no sliding joint sadly) section is 31" between centre of UJ cups. I make each flange approx 1 1/2", so it would give you 34"?You are more than welcome to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldcoupe Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 Quoted from cliftyhanger The solid (no sliding joint sadly) section is 31" between centre of UJ cups. I make each flange approx 1 1/2", so it would give you 34"?You are more than welcome to it. Yes please!The 34" distance can be managed to some degree with shims, so the solid shaft should be OK.Not going to Beaulieu by any chance are you?Cheers,Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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