colnerov said:
Hi, I do like a "Q" car. I've built a couple in my time. Good fun.
Colin
I agree, there is nothing better than surprising someone driving a chav wagon in a stock looking classic, that said, I do not think that my engine conversion will make my Rover much of a Q car.
I have now finished modifying the gear change remote, the, the selector rod was indeed hollow with the void being just over 8mm in diameter. This made extending it a bit easier as it allowed me to base the extension on an M8 bolt. The rod was cut, the bolt shank inserted and then welded. I built the weld up level with the original rod. Here is the final result.
I have also replaced the original output flange. The original setup was for use with a Guibo joint. Not only was the supplied one knackred but I'm sure that it would not work with with the standard prop so it had to go.
The gearbox came with this mass damper fitted to the output flange, it would not fit between the gearbox mounts and would not have worked with the new prop flange.
I have removed the old flange, it needed a puller to remove but once it started moving, it came off easily.
The new drive flange is now fitted and I have spoken to the company who are going to modify my propshaft. I am using a company in Romford called Dynoprop, I have used them before and can heartily recommend them for any prop related work. My shaft will be going in on Tuseday and hopfully will be ready early next week.
One thing that did surprise me was that once I had removed the front section of the prop from the gearbox was that the UJ was knackred the bearing cups feel like that they have suffered bad brinelling and are now useless. I am now wondering weather the front UJ was the thing that made my gear lever tizz like mad between 65 and 70 mph. Suffice to say that said worn parts will all be thrown in the bin!!!!
Dan