prop

[v8saph]

another Q before i start with putting the rv8 in my sierra i just want to get everything done so i can crack on with it is there any easy way of bolting up my prop to a lt77 or will i have to get one custom made the car is a 2.0 dohc saphire
thanks

[ian.stewart]

I think you will end up with having to get one made, as the LT77 has a flange on the back of the box, and as you are aware the diff also has a flange, so the prop you need HAS to have a built in slider joint, I have never had much success with the SDI CV prop, Most places that make props have the sliders in stock so it should not be a problem

[v8saph]

thanks pal as i thought never mind will have to spend some hard earned

[ChrisJC]

I've had a few props done over the years, at Recoprop and Bailey Morris. Both places have charged me about £100 for a shortened / balanced prop when I've supplied all the bits.

Chris.

[v8saph]

where are they based chris?

[r2d2hp]

Recoprop is in Luton, just had 2 props made by them

http://www.reco-prop.com/

[v8saph]

thanks will give them a ring

[ian.stewart]

Last and only prop I have had done at Reco Prop cost me £475, needless to say I was not impressed, there are lots of companies dotted around the country who will make props for you and i am certain there will be one nearer than RecoProp.

[r2d2hp]

I just had 2 made by them one with a slipper, cost 413 including postage.

These were outright articles and not modifications

Very impressed

[ChrisJC]

Bailey Morris are in St. Neots.

I've had good service from both Bailey Morris and Reco.

http://www.baileymorris.co.uk/

Chris.

[v8saph]

thanks guys it needs to be as cheap as poss as its just a track toy not a daily drive if it just needs shortning i have a guy that can do it i wil have to way it up when the limp is in

[Paul B]

thanks guys it needs to be as cheap as poss as its just a track toy not a daily drive if it just needs shortning i have a guy that can do it i wil have to way it up when the limp is in

I made the prop for my Morris myself, using an SD1 prop and a Sherpa prop. Totally coincidentally they are the exact same size tubing, though one is a cv joint on a UJ. I made a 6" long steel sleeve tube that tapped lightly into both props to line them up and I welded round it, also added a couple of keyhole welds on each tube.

[v8saph]

thanks guys it needs to be as cheap as poss as its just a track toy not a daily drive if it just needs shortning i have a guy that can do it i wil have to way it up when the limp is in

I made the prop for my Morris myself, using an SD1 prop and a Sherpa prop. Totally coincidentally they are the exact same size tubing, though one is a cv joint on a UJ. I made a 6" long steel sleeve tube that tapped lightly into both props to line them up and I welded round it, also added a couple of keyhole welds on each tube.

Hows it holding up paul i need it strong enough for real hard launches etc
i hope i am able to do this as it would save loads of money

[Nick Moore]

I think you will end up with having to get one made, as the LT77 has a flange on the back of the box, and as you are aware the diff also has a flange, so the prop you need HAS to have a built in slider joint, I have never had much success with the SDI CV prop, Most places that make props have the sliders in stock so it should not be a problem

I was wondering about the need for a slider joint? The diff and engine/gearbox are both bush-mounted to the chassis in the Sierra, so neither will move around much. I ask because my other car, a Triumph Herald, has a bush-mounted diff and solid propshaft with no slider. Is the slider to avoid stressing the UJs with movement of the engine?

[ian.stewart]

there needs to be an amount of play to facilitate getting the prop betewwn the flanges, and the movement of the engine /box fore and aft under normal driving conditions will force a load up thru the gearbox output shaft , or knock out the pinion bearings