Amazon: - Propshaft ballancing in the South West...????

Steve121 · Apr 22nd, 2009, 17:35

Its time to sort out the noisy prop once and for all, it's off and ready for ballancing.. anyone know of a place in the South West.. Somerset area who can do such a deed?

222s · Apr 22nd, 2009, 19:04

Are you sure it's the balance of the prop & not a UJ or the centre bearing?

Steve121 · Apr 22nd, 2009, 20:34

its mainly the rearmost uj, think I may have damaged the prop when fitting it, so a specialist should be able to sort out any damage and balance it

Derek UK · Apr 22nd, 2009, 22:21

They're not easy to damage unless you've got a REALLY big hammer. There's usually a piece of steel plate tacked to the shaft. That's to balance it. Might have come adrift but unlikely. You really need to do both parts to get the best result.
You could ask Tony Miles in Salisbury - 01722 710447 if he knows of someone locally. He does competition prep on older Volvos.

amazon69 · Apr 23rd, 2009, 22:15

If you don't mind taking it to Bristol I know a great place, they shortened, balanced and installed heavy duty U/J's on mine. Nigel really knows his stuff. HJ Chard propshaft services H.J Chard & Sons 1, Cole Rd, Bristol, Avon BS2 0UG Tel: 0117 977 7681

Apr 22nd, 2009, 17:35	#1
Steve121 complete member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 13:56 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wootton, Bedfordshire	Propshaft ballancing in the South West...???? Its time to sort out the noisy prop once and for all, it's off and ready for ballancing.. anyone know of a place in the South West.. Somerset area who can do such a deed? __________________ '68 Ruddspeed tuned 121

Apr 22nd, 2009, 19:04	#2
222s Amazoniste Last Online: Sep 19th, 2016 21:52 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Emsworth View Photos By: 222s	Are you sure it's the balance of the prop & not a UJ or the centre bearing? __________________ Paul - 1967 Amazon 222S B20 o/d Estate & 1961 A-H Sprite Mk2 948cc WANTED - For '67 Amazon estate - offside rear quarter, preferably new old stock.

Apr 22nd, 2009, 20:34	#3
Steve121 complete member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 13:56 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wootton, Bedfordshire	its mainly the rearmost uj, think I may have damaged the prop when fitting it, so a specialist should be able to sort out any damage and balance it __________________ '68 Ruddspeed tuned 121

Apr 23rd, 2009, 22:15	#5
amazon69 Premier Member Last Online: May 1st, 2024 16:28 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Falmouth	If you don't mind taking it to Bristol I know a great place, they shortened, balanced and installed heavy duty U/J's on mine. Nigel really knows his stuff. HJ Chard propshaft services H.J Chard & Sons 1, Cole Rd, Bristol, Avon BS2 0UG Tel: 0117 977 7681 __________________ Falmouth, Cornwall. 1970 California white 131.

Apr 22nd, 2009, 22:21	#4
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 14:22 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	They're not easy to damage unless you've got a REALLY big hammer. There's usually a piece of steel plate tacked to the shaft. That's to balance it. Might have come adrift but unlikely. You really need to do both parts to get the best result. You could ask Tony Miles in Salisbury - 01722 710447 if he knows of someone locally. He does competition prep on older Volvos.

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