32valves Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I've got a Spitfire 1500 non O/D prop as a replecement for the one on our MkIV (thanks Clive). Which way round does it fit, UJ at the front or rear ? (the other end is a pop joint) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzy Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 i always go UJ at the front, the other end compensates for suspension movement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I think the CV is fitted at the front. Thats how it came out anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrookster Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Mine was fitted with the U/J at the rear, the front had a sliding joint. No idea if this is the correct way or not, more a case of 'if that was how it came out, so it will go back in'. Oh, mine is a MkIV, could not tell you what shaft I have though!! I can tell you it has the later 1500 Single Rail gearbox fitted though :)Cheers,Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32valves Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 Two votes to one for the UJ at the rear then. Back under the car in the morning ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 32valves wrote:Two votes to one for the UJ at the rear then. Back under the car in the morning ;DNothing like united opinion :P. Probably doesn't matter much....Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gt6s Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Nick_Jones wrote: Probably doesn't matter much....I have two mounted sideways, one to each wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 I rest my case... ;)Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32valves Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 Well, I fitted the prop this morning with the UJ at the back. Thanks for the helpful replies, the other two of you can go and sit on the naughty step ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cook1e Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 According to the official Standard Triumph workshop manual, the GT6 and Vitesse prop has the sliding joint and strap joint at the rear end of the prop. Spitfire may be different though and at the end of the day I doubt it makes that much difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 32valves wrote:Well, I fitted the prop this morning with the UJ at the back. Thanks for the helpful replies, the other two of you can go and sit on the naughty step ;D :B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete TR7 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 UJ definatley at the back and sliding joint at the front, this helps with gearbox removal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordleonusa Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Yes, the workshop manual does have the slider at the back, BUT if you get less vibration with it at the front, then do that.It works either way round.L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32valves Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 Took the car out for a spin this morning and all is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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