karlak
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| posted on 24/7/11 at 08:12 AM |
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Prop Shaft shortening.
It looks like I may be able to shorten the prop shaft by a couple of inches or so as part fo installing the Duratec. The Pinto always looked like it
was quite a long way "forward" in the car.
Is it really worth doing this? I guess any weight moving towards the centre of the car has to be an advantage. I have a company fairly local who will
both shorten and balance the prop. I suppose a balance is not a bad thing to do anyway.
I realise the Gearstick will move back also, but that is good, as it was always a bit too far away. Will I have any other issues in doing this/
MK Indy - 2litre Duratec - Omex 600 - Jenvey throttle bodies - ETB DigiDash2
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 24/7/11 at 08:51 AM |
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Always best to try get the engine as far back as possible. Better weight distribution.
If you do shorten the prop make sure you get it balanced.
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 24/7/11 at 08:55 AM |
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if you do move it back, make sure you dont get too close to the handbrake as i find my handbrake is now in the way 
[Edited on 24/7/11 by Ben_Copeland]
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 24/7/11 at 09:59 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben_Copeland
if you do move it back, make sure you dont get too close to the handbrake as i find my handbrake is now in the way
[Edited on 24/7/11 by Ben_Copeland]
My Luego has a shortened Sierra handbrake lever which gives plenty of clearance even when used with a remote gearlever extension .
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 24/7/11 at 10:21 AM |
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How did u shorten it?
Found a how too
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=17423
[Edited on 24/7/11 by Ben_Copeland]
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 24/7/11 at 11:20 AM |
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I cut and shut mine when I did it but it was a while ago and I can't remember exactly how I did it but it only took an hour or so . Fiesta item
may be usable and may be a bit shorter?
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