I'm back with more questions regarding the overdrive. I'm now quite interested in finding out about the Volvo OD unit, since it would appear that a replacement OD, if found, will be too pricey for my budget.
The mechanics at my garage have told me that the Annulus and main shaft must be replaced. They are contacting different Rootes suppliers in England to see if they can get the parts.
In the meantime, I looked over the mailing list archives, and I found some talk of using a Volvo D-type OD that will bolt directly onto the Sunbeam transmission. Here is where I will need some help to understand what comes next.
In the original Laycock-deNormanville OD, the Annulus is directly connected (welded?) to the output shaft which is connected to the sleave yoke and then to the propeller shaft. If I replace the OD with a Volvo unit, how do I connect the propeller shaft with the output of the Volvo OD?
>From the achives, Bill Lewis (Jan 29, 1998) said :
> I got a D type unit from a Volvo for $35 that bolts up directly to the
> Sunbeam tranny. I then have to changed the driveshaft to an MBG unit
> as the tail of the Volvo OD has a flange. I have not yet installed all
> this into my car. Something to do with lack of time, and my car is
...snip
So here are the questions:
1- What make and model Volvo D-type OD will bolt on to a 67 SV Alpine? 2- What is needed to connect the Volvo OD to the universal joint of the propeller-shaft?
Thanks all,
Louis
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