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Extract from this site: http://www.roversd1.co.uk/tech_data3.htm All models of the SD1 are fitted with the same ratio 5 speed box (with some exceptions, see notes below) The bell housing will be different for each engine type as well as axle ratio's. Gear ratio's 5 speed series 2. all models 5th 0.7...

Thanks Stevie, Hopefully by the end of next weekend the axle will be all fitted and bolted into place, so I can take the measurements and attempt to get one made up... I know what you mean about places like that not existing over here, it can be a nightmare sometimes finding "custom" stuff...

Thanks again Stevie, your a gent. Just been looking at the carolina driveline shafts, they are some serious pieces of kit :shock: some of them with some serious price tags as well, but with what your running i can see why you went for one like, as my old shed is not quite so powerful, I reckon I cou...

Thanks for the links and the info Stevie, If I were to go for a straight prop looking at the chart it would need to be at least 3.5" tube as the prop will be approx 59" long!!! The max RPM at the engine is gonna be circa 5500rpm, with max power around 4800 (from looking at cam specs) the C...

Thanks Guys, Mike - The skipping rope effect was my thinking behind possibly keeping it, TC - I will be taking a trip to my local manf, Propshaft Services in Feltham, they are part of the Bailey Morris group now, so should be able to advise, was just after some real world experiences from other memb...

Thanks for the replies guys, JJ - Your not helping me decide :D one advantage I can see to having the centre bearing is it acts sort of like a prop loop and makes it so the prop is not such a long unsupported length. Kevin - The prop slides into the gearbox on a yoke so there is no need for a slidin...

Gents, after you opinions/experiences with propshafts. Currently about 3/4 of the way through a Jag IRS conversion on my Mk1 Granada Estate, when I done the engine swap originally I just had a new yoke fitted to the existing prop, but now gonna need one a tad longer as the Jag IRS does not have a no...

I took about 2 inches off the stick on my SD1, made changing gear quicker, but the LT77 is definately not the quickest box around!!!!

Thanks Landy 88,

She was painted in Rover Tahiti Blue but used a coarser grade of metallic in the mix, used to make it really stand out in the sun.

I'm doing well mate, it has been a while.... nearly 6 years!!!!

How you been, you still running your Mk1?

Steve.

Just found a couple of pics of my old SD1 if anyones interested.

Good luck trying to find a SD1 in the scrap yard... Most will have rusted away by now :D I used to get quite alot of gear for my SD1 from Rimmer Brothers, having a quick look a "new" gear lever is NLA, but they are listing used ones for £20.50 inc VAT. http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-F...

With what you got under the bonnet i'm not surprised you were breaking CV's and 1/2 shafts!!!! lol.

Stevieturbo - if you don't mind me asking what rear end are you running in your Mk2?

Steve.

Thanks Mike, the body work is surprising good for it's age :D Paul, I've been looking at the quaife setup and got a price off them for the ATB unit (not cheap!!!), possibly thinking about going for a cosworth irs instead, give the advantage of disc brakes and should be reaonsably strong, plus parts ...