Section : Gearbox

Clutch, gearbox, overdrive, propeller shaft.

Speedo Angle Drive - 1st Post and zero response? .

Posted By : Neil Morton, 05-Jul-2007, 10:25pm

Nobody answered my query first time around - can anybody help or provide guidance?

Hello - It's my first post - so here goes.

I am almost in a position to carry out an overdrive conversion and have only a couple of bits to obtain.

Are the modern speedo angle drives any good or shall I keep an eye on e-bay for an original (probably used) smiths unit? If I but a used drive what can wear out and could it be refurbished easily?

Also does anyone have a o/d prop for sale?

Regards,

Neil.

Followups :

Speedo Angle Drive - 1st Post and zero response? .

Posted By : F.-Carl von Ketteler, 18-Jul-2007, 12:52pm

Hi Neil,
sorry that nobody has answered. I am from Germany and just changed my Herald to o/d. There was no Problem with the old Speedo-drive until now. I donÂ´t see any problems with using a used one, but I know that they are rare and therefor not cheap. I donÂ´t know the reason why they are rare, but I donÂ´t think it is for breaking.
Good Luck
Carl
- Speedo Angle Drive - 1st Post and zero response? .
  
  Posted By : Jonathan Binnington, 18-Jul-2007, 01:13pm
  
  speedo angle drives not rare at all, new repro ones available from all the suppliers
  
  just take care you get a good un
  
  jonath
  - Speedo Angle Drive - 1st Post and zero response? .
    
    Posted By : Don Cook, 18-Jul-2007, 11:16pm
    
    I picked one up at Stafford three years ago for about Â£10 but that was a bit of a fluke. I think you would pay around Â£25 for 2nd hand. Why not speak to Dave Pearson at Canley Classics he'll tell you what length prop shaft you need as well.