1974 Elan plus 2 propshaft length

[5496RW]

Hi
I am restoring a 1974 Elan plus 2, it is missing a propshaft.
I have found someone that says he has 2, from the pictures they could be.
But does anyone have the full technical specification of the propshaft.
So I can check all the measurements.

many thanks
steve

[mbell]

Hi Steve, what Gearbox 4 or 5 speed? (They have different prop shafts)

[5496RW]

It is an original 5 Speed Box

[mikealdren]

Where are you in London, PM me. I have my 5 speed prop off the car and you're welcome to come and measure it (and photo it as well).

Mike

[5496RW]

Hi I love just outside the m25 near Staines and work in the centre of London. be great if you can run a tape measure from the centre of the u/j to the centre of the other u/j in good old fashioned inches.
Be great to meet up if you up for it as I start putting mine back together to get it all as right as I can . take some photographs and things to look out for. Many thanks. Steve

[mbell]

See:

lotus-gearbox-f37/prop-shaft-for-speed-gearbox-t29765.html#p198135

[mikealdren]

No problem, I'll do it tomorrow. I'm just inside the M25 between Caterham and Purley.

Mike

[5496RW]

Hi MIke

Do not know how or why the thread changed, but be great to get your measurement between the U/J today if possible. I am seing the guy at the weekend and that would mean buying the correct propshaft or walking away.
many thanks. steve

[mikealdren]

Hi Steve,
Rohan was spot on on the other thread, I hadn't notice the time difference! I measured the compressed difference between the UJ centres as 38 1/4" with a tape measure, I suspect Rohan may have a more accurate measure.

Rohan also makes the point that the two flanges are different and you should check to match your g/box and diff.

I'm around all day if you need anything else.

Mike

[5496RW]

HI Mike
Many thanks for the confirmation of the size, I will check to see what he has and take it from there.
Hopefully a worthwhile trip, I will let you know.
Steve

[5496RW]

Hi Good to know the true measurement, the propshaft was not an Elan plus 2. Now I am looking for an Elan plus 2 propshaft for my 1974 restoration. Anyone know where one could be ?. many thanks. steve