Two Steps Forward... Two Steps Sideways.
Obtained an LNA Bell housing and input shaft.


Fitted the Revised Diff Housing and have opted to usa a 2CV engine, which is still a tight fit.


GS Manifolds to be modified..

All good stuff, especially as it's not '1 step back'.
ken

eh pete
i found the propshaft mounting at Thierry
so will bring to Morovan

Thierry is also thinking about rear engine 4x4

what did u do to him!!!!!!!!!

eh like the on going jobs

as a note 2cv starter spacing is different to visa
so u may need to space the starter back a bit

so best to do a starter test run before going too far in bolting down etc

i think u may need to add 5 mm spacer to sort it out

Lou,
Ta for Starter Motor info.

Question RE props.....
Can fit 1 long one (tight fit) but in a straight line.
Fit two shorter ones but........ should props run in a straight line?
Polopete

Seating in a 2CV is quite cosy, this will be more so...

I prefer a straight line, because 1 or more bearings + fixationpoint(s) less,

+ less friction especially noticable at the high speed props

but keep in mind when a engine or gearbox rocks (moving under torc) the prop can move sideways easely more then 2cm. !!


try to keep the angle between the 2 propends as small as possible, because stress rises quickly when the angles are getting bigger....
I think you know what I mean, when not I make a drawing.....

http://www.2cv4x4.nl/historie/BLAD_2x.htm

Hi Lpgo,

Like the Mehari, lots..
2 props is probably the optimum solution, certainly gives space for any movement

Eh pete re prop

10 degrees max angle on joint

and a sliding joint is necessary if you expect a bit of stretch movement
you could weld up a test one

I welded Bob's propshaft 7 years ago and its still going!!

just test at a low speed first!!

i use 1140 series props
similar to all small old UK cars
triumph herald

also early 2cv share the same UJ

Simple jobs this week.
Put Flywheel and Clutch on Engine, Put gearbox on engine.
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Test Rotate by hand as you do....
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I now have a system with 8 reverse and 2 forward gears!
I had ASSUMED the output pinion shaft rotated in the same direction as the engine!