Caterham Live Axle Prop Shaft Length

Caterham Live Axle Prop Shaft Length

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CaterBram

Original Poster:

132 posts

181 months

Wednesday 19th January 2022
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So i've got a 1990 Live Axle which was originally a four speed and was converted to a 5 speed.

i've had some gearbox issues and the gearbox is currently away for repair and i'm advised it's a strange type 9 as it's shorter than normal so it may not be a quick repair so i'm considering the option of going for a new gearbox.

but i'm not sure if the prop shaft was kept as a 4 speed version with a short tail gearbox or was actually changed to a 5 speed prop shaft.

I'm trying to double check the length of my current prop, would anyone know either the length of a live axle 5 speed propshaft or the live axle 4 speed propshaft. I'm thinking that the critical measurement is from the flange to the start of the parallel which goes into the gearbox.

MXM

26 posts

190 months

Thursday 20th January 2022
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It just so happens that my propshaft is out of the car, so I can measure it!



Mine is a 5-speed type 9, and Ital Axle.

BertBert

19,513 posts

217 months

Thursday 20th January 2022
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My live axle ford 4 speed is out, but at the menders.

If it comes back in time I can measure it

CaterBram

Original Poster:

132 posts

181 months

Friday 21st January 2022
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Thanks guys thats great.

CaterBram

Original Poster:

132 posts

181 months

Sunday 23rd January 2022
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Checked today, and it looks like it is a 5 speed Propshaft, so all good.