Mot Advisory

[fry61]

Florin passed her MOT to-day but we had an advisory on the prop-shaft rear U/J as being worn.

 

Recommendations please for a replacement --- & are they service exchange?

[knights_templar]

They are, but how easy will depend on prop maker.

 

Ford original, had the joint peened in, I have heard of them being changed, but you would have to be certain the u/j caps will not get out free refitting.

 

Sencible ones have a circlip retainer, so it's just a matter of getting the prop off and in a vice, but there I a technique to make replacement easier.

Edited February 8, 2017 by knights_templar

[cb750]

Check if the uj needle bearings are retained by circlip. If so then you can replace the joint yourself (if you can find the correct size!). I used Northwest Propshafts to alter mine, they may be able to rebuild yours

[kevin the chicken]

Not very local to you but I used bailey morris in st Neots, between bedford and Cambridge. They do props for absolutely anything, from scratch if need be. I used them for land-rover forward control props and they were reasonably priced. If you can't find anywhere local you could courier it to them.

[Bob Tucker]

+ 1 for Bailey Morris.....

they have cornered the market for

most classes of drag racing.

[fry61]

Thanks all, for the info; will contact BM

[Peter Bell]

If you tell them you are a Rhocar member they may give a little discount.