TVR Vixen Driveshaft assistance....
Discussion
I wonder if any of the learned out there can assist:
Does anyone know the spec on the Vixen S2 driveshafts - ie what were they from? Can they be made up from Triumph bits? (presumably shorthened). Standard GT6 type diff etc.
Theres a lot on here about exotic diffs and such, this is standard Standard.
Does anyone know the spec on the Vixen S2 driveshafts - ie what were they from? Can they be made up from Triumph bits? (presumably shorthened). Standard GT6 type diff etc.
Theres a lot on here about exotic diffs and such, this is standard Standard.
Or there's this lot:- http://www.reco-prop.com/ . I seem to remember one of their team had an M a while back.
Driveshafts are a mix. Part Triumph 2000 part GT6/Spitfire. Given the age and milage these parts have now been exposed to why not consider replacement items. As already posted here the engineering firms can build you up a a scratch pair to take higher power. Mine cost about £300.
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cool, but i dont have a known correct shaft to use as a pattern, my originals were each different, and i still dont know whether what everyone cites as the correct part applies to the series one, as well as the later cars.
At least the flanges are different. Series one flanges are the same inboard and outboard, that much I do know.
At least the flanges are different. Series one flanges are the same inboard and outboard, that much I do know.
I'm confused by all the above talk of TR6 GT6 spitfire Triumph 2000 bits; I seem to remember that my S1 vixen (forgive me if I'm wrong, it was 35 years ago) had a MGB diff not GT6/ spitfire diff like later vixens and TR6 driveshafts have no outboard flanges?? Also the TR6 outboard part of the driveshaft is too short so definitely does not need cutting down??
BP-TVR said:
I'm confused by all the above talk of TR6 GT6 spitfire Triumph 2000 bits; I seem to remember that my S1 vixen (forgive me if I'm wrong, it was 35 years ago) had a MGB diff not GT6/ spitfire diff like later vixens and TR6 driveshafts have no outboard flanges?? Also the TR6 outboard part of the driveshaft is too short so definitely does not need cutting down??
Thanks BP. The S1 does indeed have an MGB (Banjo) diff. The drive shaft flanges aren't present on both ends of the TR6, as the TR6 has a different outboard arrangement at the upright, but the drive shafts take UJs that are then attached to the flanges(I think also from a TR6, but I cant remember now). These mate to the Diff drive flanges and those on the uprights. Sorry for the highjack Thunderbox
I have found that if you just show a proper engineering shop both ends, then tell them the developed length of the shaft required (which alters from max droop to max compression)they generally just tell you an amount of beer tokenage required to make the bit in the middle !!!
people don't half make some mountains out of molehills on this forum.
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people don't half make some mountains out of molehills on this forum.
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heightswitch said:
I have found that if you just show a proper engineering shop both ends, then tell them the developed length of the shaft required (which alters from max droop to max compression)they generally just tell you an amount of beer tokenage required to make the bit in the middle !!!
people don't half make some mountains out of molehills on this forum.
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If that's all that's needed then that's what I'll do. Tapeople don't half make some mountains out of molehills on this forum.
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thunderbox1000 said:
So I take a spitfire diff flange and add a MK1 Vixen yoke one end, TR6 to the other. Sorted. The MGB wheels may foul the arches though
Bake in oven at 180 degrees, 170 fan until crispy brown. Serve with chips and Daddies brown sauce.For a healthier option try "M" series shafts, lovely with a tossed salad
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