ss1turbo
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| posted on 10/11/08 at 09:21 PM |
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MT75's and props (Zetec turbo conversion)
I know its my first post - but have sent here by Google that many times, guessed its time I joined!
OK - firstly, i'm not building a Locost, but have a brace (3) Scimitar SS1s, so have some similarities in that they were hand built in Britain
and use Ford running gear (bar the Chevette front suspension).
What I am doing to mine is converting the 1600 CVH/Type 9 combo to a Zetec turbo and MT75. It's an early silvertop, and the MT75 is from a
Scorpio, so the hydro clutch version - that was a deliberate choice for two reasons..the starter moves to the inlet side (exhaust space is a little
limited) and also I want to use a Focus RS clutch (hydro clutch allows me to play with cylinder sizes to get a lighter clutch).
Back to the question in hand - what's the best way to attach a prop? I gather that behind the tripod is a splined output shaft, but can a type
9-esque splined prop be used? I don't have enough chassis space for the rubber donut (and I hate the things), but hear that there is a solid
conversion available, and to use a sliding section propshaft? Do i need to get a Transit output flange and speak to a prop supplier to make a prop up
(I intend to use Dave Mac in Coventry)?
All ideas welcome! If anyone wants to know anything about my setup, please ask..
Long live RWD...
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mgmiller
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| posted on 10/11/08 at 10:33 PM |
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I would like to know the answer also. As the tripod thingy takes up a large space in the tunnel.
Cheers
Mark
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austin man
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| posted on 10/11/08 at 10:33 PM |
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I am running a zetec through the type nine box which also had the large donut. and is now a solid 1 piece item. if you go to someone who makes
propshafts they should be able to make one to the correct length if you give them the distance from the back of the box to the flange on the
differential
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ss1turbo
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| posted on 10/11/08 at 10:36 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by austin man
I am running a zetec through the type nine box which also had the large donut. and is now a solid 1 piece item. if you go to someone who makes
propshafts they should be able to make one to the correct length if you give them the distance from the back of the box to the flange on the
differential
Did the original tripod remain on the back of the box, or was it replaced with something?
Long live RWD...
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Simon
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| posted on 11/11/08 at 12:50 AM |
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Welcome
I'd get one made (and I know I keep saying this) as you have to bear in mind this thing can be spinning at 6000 rpm and if it lets go......
ATB
Simon
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big_wasa
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| posted on 11/11/08 at 06:42 AM |
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ss1turbo
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| posted on 11/11/08 at 06:45 AM |
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Thats just what i had in mind, big_wasa...
Long live RWD...
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big_wasa
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| posted on 11/11/08 at 06:46 AM |
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Pic 2
The adapter is an of the shelf bit and costs £40 ish
It has a shoulder to center the prop uj.
You then need a sliding section in the prop.
Hope that helps 
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ss1turbo
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| posted on 11/11/08 at 06:48 AM |
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Who's shelf did that adaptor come off (!) and who made the prop for you?
Long live RWD...
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r1_pete
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| posted on 11/11/08 at 08:16 AM |
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Bailey Morris have a UJ flange which bolts directly to the three pronged MT75 output, and centres on the 'centre pin' They will also make
up a prop for you.
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big_wasa
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| posted on 11/11/08 at 04:11 PM |
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