half shafts again

Post by **sidsmith** » Sat Jul 19, 2008 8:24 pm

could anyone tell me if the half shafts on the moggy are universal for all models, or are they different lengths.

Post by **Kevin** » Sat Jul 19, 2008 8:45 pm

I am sure they are all the same length, have you come across some a little shorter because I think the Spridget ones are slightly shorter.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sat Jul 19, 2008 10:48 pm

Yes - Spridget axle is ~ 3" narrower, so each shaft probably 1.5" shorter. Otherwise -Minor/Wolseley 1500 and Riley 1.5 all the same.

Post by **Peetee** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 10:19 am

Early cars have a different wheelstud spacing so the halfshaft flanges will be different.

Post by **WPR678B** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 10:34 am

Peetee wrote:Early cars have a different wheelstud spacing so the halfshaft flanges will be different.

The axle is a totally different set up on these cars.

Post by **sidsmith** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 4:12 pm

I have seen a pair of shafts on ebay for sale that came out of a 1000cc car, so would they fit a '56 splitscreen.

Post by **WPR678B** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 7:47 pm

sidsmith wrote: I have seen a pair of shafts on ebay for sale that came out of a 1000cc car, so would they fit a '56 splitscreen.

The dimensions of them should be fine!

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 10:05 pm

Provided it has the later slatted grille - then yes. If it's the 'cheesegrater' grille it may have the early axle - completely different.

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