3 wheeler, but not as we know it, Jim!

[morrag]

Couple of inches shorter Rod, and considerably softer,I had them from a local guy who one time was a big time Rally spares outlet, but now running down, so unsure of what they were originally for, but like I say shorter and smaller diam. wire, so suits this set up. The rear springs may have to be stiffened up, although I'm building in reload adjusters, so I shall decide after initial running, whenever that will be!! Body and seats, well pretty standard alluminium torpedo type body riveted to a cage of small box section. No separate seats, just squabs and backrests due to lack of space, even then I may have to lose 1/2 stone but at the mo, driveline being sorted.....Morrag ps Dave I shall give you a ring, or send a pm when the material arrives...

[ROD]

After removing the Spit body and excessive weight,plus moving the engine back a bit,Im finding the front is high,with the wheels on positive camber. Im guessing I need shorter/softer springs. Will have to have measure up to see whats available.Where did you get your ones?

[Manky Monkey]

I picked up a copy of the latest Back Street Heroes magazine this morning, (issue 343). There's a feature in it on Malcolm Green's Virago engined "Morgan" style 3 wheeler from Northamptonshire.
Looks like he's used the original spoked Yam' back wheel with 1930s wire wheels on the front, possibly model Y Ford, mated to Moggy Minor hubs. He's made his own front A arms & mounted them directly from the engine mounts, using a Triumph Herald leaf spring, cut in half, for suspension. A tidy build.

[morrag]

That does sound an interesting build Andy, I shall try and get hold of a copy. Funnily enough, I repaired a sailing dingy trailer for one of my brothers last year, and that used a pair of 1/4 ecliptics as suspension,90 degrees to the chassis, and I found that worth consideration! I have included a close up of the coil overs Rod,& as I said the springs are shorter, smaller gauge wire, and 1/4" smaller in diam, so considerably softer. To deal with the reduced diam. I machined new alloy top collars to suit, and prefabed smaller diam. steel bottom collars. Morrag

[morrag]

I of course favour wires Mark, but on the basis you can't see the rear wheel when the body is on,and that's a 16" GL 500 alloy wheel, and I had one K100 wheel,(plus two Brembo discs and callipers!) which has larger sized bearing housing compared to most 18" M/C wheels at 25mm bore, bearing in mind that the wheels are mow supported from inboard only, on new stub axles I have made, it seemed cost effective to obtain just one other. At some future time, and depending what turns up, then who knows!!

[ROD]

Funnily enuf,Ive just found a new pair of coils that may do the trick. They also are slightly smaller diam I think and I was just sorting out the possible smaller top and bottom cups!

[panthershaun]

I'm liking this...

[morrag]

It's the 3 Piece prop shaft that's my present headache Shaun, particularly with respect to eventual "Stripability!" for maintenance purposes, and in the search for vibration-less running, still I have a plan, and have ordered a pair of Pillow block bearings to that end, so shall post some pics when,(if!!), that plan moves forward!! Morrag

[ROD]

I dont know the dia of shaft you are intending to use etc,but could you do summat with the u/j's and splined ends from Spit half shafts maybe?

[morrag]

The 'loose' plan is a combination of standard "Silverwing" GL/CX shaft,2.5 ft. off 1" cds tube for middle prop. and a made up tail shaft, using 20mm thick wall cds, smaller H/S joint than usual car types, and rear "sliding" joint from half of an origonal GL/CX shaft I had kindly donated to me by a Forum member, Mr Mouse, soooo.............. that's plan A! so far Morrag

[Manky Monkey]

Did I promise a Reliant prop to somebody? I've got a spare one in the shed.

[ROD]

You asked me a while back if it was any good to me,but it isnt. Thanks Anyway.

[Cabman77]

I`m going to be in need of another prop soon, when I change the engine on Cuyddles Trike. But I haven`t asked before so if someone`s in front of me in the queue then I`ll shall just shut my gob 

[Manky Monkey]

I'll post in General Tech in case I'd promised it to someone else -yeah, my memory really is that bad. If no-one claims it, tis yours Cabby.

[dave 67]

I have a st1100 drive shaft if anyone wants it all I'm asking is postage money for it