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Series II axle
Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 6:54 pm
by Onne
Is there any way how I can recognize a Series II axle?
My 54 must be the slowest accelerating vehicle in the area!
I have to change gear three time before I hit 20mph
I would like to know if I have the feeble 5.286:1 one.
Onne
Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 10:56 am
by ColinP
Dear Onne,
you could always do the "low tech" test....
Jack up one rear wheel, then count the revolutions of the prop shaft for 1 revolution of the rear wheel (remember that the differential will double/halve the ratio because only one wheel rotates.)
Probably not an attractive option this weather - lying on the ground though.
All the best,
Colin
Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 1:45 pm
by bmcecosse
High ratio axle usually equates to excellent acceleration - it's engine power that's lacking!! Or the brakes are stuck on ?
Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 8:21 pm
by Onne
no, brakes are fine. Just shifting up that often at low speeds.
I think I do have a series II axle, as only the engine was changed.
I'll find out on friday, when I head down to London
Only new kickplates to put on now
Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 8:35 pm
by bmcecosse
Remember - these cars were sold new as 'family' cars - and had to be able to take everyone plus luggage on holiday!! Hence the relatively low overall gearing. With a standard engine it could barely cope.
Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 8:41 pm
by Onne
YEs, I can believe that. Chrissie's car, the sidevalve, felt so much smoother, and far better than this combo.
I'll get used to it, I might go out in a bit for a test drive, and see waht speed she cruises at