Vitesse CV conversion.
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Good afternoon guys I have a question that I hope the collective Triumph brains can assist with.....
My dad is currently doing a ground up restoration on a Triumph Vitesse Convertible and is looking for a rear CV conversion kit to do away with the rotoflex donut nonsense. Are there any alternatives to the Canley Classic or Jigsaw kits currently on sale?
He's a handy chap in the workshop so I'm sure he could cobble together his own kit if a guide for the conversion exists? I've searched high and low on-line but not knowing enough on the subject matter I'm finding it difficult to source any half decent information, all suggestions would be greatly received by myself and my old man!
Cheers in advance
Elli5
My dad is currently doing a ground up restoration on a Triumph Vitesse Convertible and is looking for a rear CV conversion kit to do away with the rotoflex donut nonsense. Are there any alternatives to the Canley Classic or Jigsaw kits currently on sale?
He's a handy chap in the workshop so I'm sure he could cobble together his own kit if a guide for the conversion exists? I've searched high and low on-line but not knowing enough on the subject matter I'm finding it difficult to source any half decent information, all suggestions would be greatly received by myself and my old man!
Cheers in advance
Elli5
I can't think of anyone else doing kits but for DIY the Sideways forums are probably the best place to ask - http://sideways-technologies.co.uk
Yes there is an alternative the so called Jones/Bowler conversion as described here http://www.shadetreegarage.co.uk/Vitds1.htm
To do this you need
1. An adaptor plate from diff output flange
2. Volvo 340, 94mm Lobro type inner CV joint
3. Metro/Rover 100 short (LH) driveshafts and outer joint
4. MGF/Elise/Maestro bearing pack
6. MGF rear hub
7. A modified rotoflex upright
I have attached a drawing i made for the uprights, it all went together fairly well but the bearings need a bit of compressive pre load so they need to be a tight fit in the hub, a bore of 68.00mm produced slightly too much play so i would suggest going slightly smaller.
I can't remember where I got the CV adaptors from, if you pm me I may have a spare pair of the Volvo CVs hiding in the shed.
To do this you need
1. An adaptor plate from diff output flange
2. Volvo 340, 94mm Lobro type inner CV joint
3. Metro/Rover 100 short (LH) driveshafts and outer joint
4. MGF/Elise/Maestro bearing pack
6. MGF rear hub
7. A modified rotoflex upright
I have attached a drawing i made for the uprights, it all went together fairly well but the bearings need a bit of compressive pre load so they need to be a tight fit in the hub, a bore of 68.00mm produced slightly too much play so i would suggest going slightly smaller.
I can't remember where I got the CV adaptors from, if you pm me I may have a spare pair of the Volvo CVs hiding in the shed.
GT6k said:
Yes there is an alternative the so called Jones/Bowler conversion as described here http://www.shadetreegarage.co.uk/Vitds1.htm
To do this you need
1. An adaptor plate from diff output flange
2. Volvo 340, 94mm Lobro type inner CV joint
3. Metro/Rover 100 short (LH) driveshafts and outer joint
4. MGF/Elise/Maestro bearing pack
6. MGF rear hub
7. A modified rotoflex upright
I have attached a drawing i made for the uprights, it all went together fairly well but the bearings need a bit of compressive pre load so they need to be a tight fit in the hub, a bore of 68.00mm produced slightly too much play so i would suggest going slightly smaller.
I can't remember where I got the CV adaptors from, if you pm me I may have a spare pair of the Volvo CVs hiding in the shed.
Wow, this is when PH is great!To do this you need
1. An adaptor plate from diff output flange
2. Volvo 340, 94mm Lobro type inner CV joint
3. Metro/Rover 100 short (LH) driveshafts and outer joint
4. MGF/Elise/Maestro bearing pack
6. MGF rear hub
7. A modified rotoflex upright
I have attached a drawing i made for the uprights, it all went together fairly well but the bearings need a bit of compressive pre load so they need to be a tight fit in the hub, a bore of 68.00mm produced slightly too much play so i would suggest going slightly smaller.
I can't remember where I got the CV adaptors from, if you pm me I may have a spare pair of the Volvo CVs hiding in the shed.
Many thanks for taking time to post. I'll pass on this information and see what my dad thinks. Appreciate the offer of the Volvo CVs that you might have knocking about. If required I'll drop you a message and see if we can exchange them for a bottle of your favourite tipple!
Top man, many thanks
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