I know the boot and the balls in the joint are the same as a Mini Inner pot joint,but the cage is slightly smaller. I am thinking possibly Maxi?
I need to change mine,as it would appear a recon prop does NOT include reconditioning the CV joint.
Sprint propshaft.
Sprint propshaft.
Does anybody know if the CV joint in the middle of the Sprint prop is shared with anything else in the BL range?
I know the boot and the balls in the joint are the same as a Mini Inner pot joint,but the cage is slightly smaller. I am thinking possibly Maxi?
I need to change mine,as it would appear a recon prop does NOT include reconditioning the CV joint.
I know the boot and the balls in the joint are the same as a Mini Inner pot joint,but the cage is slightly smaller. I am thinking possibly Maxi?
I need to change mine,as it would appear a recon prop does NOT include reconditioning the CV joint.
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simonhorton
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Re: Sprint propshaft.
Hi Tony,
I am having my prop reconditioned at the moment
They told me that the inner cv joint was no longer available , and said that they could fit a different part in place of it
The front and back UJ joints and centre bearing are still available
Regards Simon
I am having my prop reconditioned at the moment
They told me that the inner cv joint was no longer available , and said that they could fit a different part in place of it
The front and back UJ joints and centre bearing are still available
Regards Simon
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SprintMWU773V
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Re: Sprint propshaft.
It's easier (and cheaper) to have a new prop made up from scratch according to Dave Mac Props. They reconditioned mine but mine was a very late triple UJ one rather than the CV joint type.
Mark
1961 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier Sportswagon
1980 Dolomite Sprint project using brand new shell
2009 Mazda MX5 2.0 Sport
2018 Infiniti Q30
1961 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier Sportswagon
1980 Dolomite Sprint project using brand new shell
2009 Mazda MX5 2.0 Sport
2018 Infiniti Q30
Re: Sprint propshaft.
Thanks for the replies.As I have already shelled out to Rimmers,for the recon prop I have,I would rather sort it out.Failing that I have thought about Dave Mac Propshafts,as I have an old copy of dolly mixture with the John Abra article in it.
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MIG Wielder
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Re: Sprint propshaft.
I found the same here. I have a Sprint propshaft that needs a new C.V. joint and centre bearing so I rang the propshaft place in Feltham, Middx; and all they could offer was ( as has been mentioned ) replacing the C.V. joint with a standard propshaft joint ( Hooke joint ?) but they could do the centre rubber O.K. They quoted about £125.
Tony.
Tony.
Re: Sprint propshaft.
The prop rotates faster than a standard cv joint in a drive shaft so the Mini boot deteriorates as it isn't designed to rotate so fast. You'll want to get a TR7 cv boot for this, they are noticeably thicker if you get the right one and not just someone trying to sell you a Mini one.
I suspect that you'll find that the TR7 cv joint is the same as well.
I suspect that you'll find that the TR7 cv joint is the same as well.
Re: Sprint propshaft.
Hi James,thanks for the info,I read your resto thread,which was informative.I went looking for a TR7 boot but could not find anyone who sells them,any ideas?
Plus if I cant sort the joint out,then it wont matter,as I will have to get Dave Mac propshafts to fit the Transit joint.
Plus if I cant sort the joint out,then it wont matter,as I will have to get Dave Mac propshafts to fit the Transit joint.