OldAndrewE Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Does anybody know the correct length (centre to centre of the UJs) for the propshaft on a standard cockpit, escort rear axle and 2821E (2000E) gearbox on a Xflow - 1980s vintageAny info appreciatedAndrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 An Escort axle is an unusual and possibly non standard install. If it is an English axle a picture of the prop inserted into gearbox may be a better means of getting opinions on whether correct or not.RegardsIan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldAndrewE Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 Ian,It is an Escort Mk1 English axle as modified by Caterham. This was the standard setup before they moved to Ital axle and Escort Sport box. I have a prop but it looks decidedly home made (I want to replace it) and I would like to know if it is completely correct. There is a part no. in the Tony Weale book (02/506297) but no further detail.Car is completely in bits at the moment so photos not possibleRegardsAndrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie boone Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Just measure the distance between gearbox and diff flange and a decent shop will make you a new propshaft. They will need to know what gearbox and the dia of the diff flange. BTW 1985 should have an Ital axle if factory build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldAndrewE Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 Elie, that would be easy if it wasn't for the fact that the car is spread out all over the place. The newly re-skinned chassis is at the painters at the moment and the rest is in bits being sorted. I am trying to source the new bits I need in the meantimeYes the car is 1985 but it was built from one of Caterham's "modular kits" available at the time. I decided to stick with the Ford English axle. It is a Q reg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 I think you need to reassemble everything and check the propshaft fits followed by a trip to Bailey Morris in St Neots for a remanufacture / new build. We're always interested in build projects so keep us updated!Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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