Polybush from Gorden Craig?

Post by **Reco** » 03 Dec 2007, 19:31

Just read excellent article by Aidian Talbot re changing prop bush to prevent that annoying ringing at low revs.
Anyone have contact for Gorden Craig SA supplier of said polybush?
www seems to only put up fottballers and actors that didn't appear up to speed with syncros!
Cheers

Post by **Simon Baxter** » 03 Dec 2007, 20:09

You weren't to know.
https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=26038

Post by **Russel** » 03 Dec 2007, 20:10

Sadly Gordon past away earlier this year.
U can try Steuart at syncro hospital in SA.

Post by **syncroandy** » 03 Dec 2007, 20:15

Got various bushes off Gordon in 05. Fitted the propshaft bush on my Kombi but it still rings. Plan B is a fresh propshaft from GKN.

Post by **Reco** » 03 Dec 2007, 21:24

Sorry 'bout that.
And yes have seen that video at Jagvlake.

I'll try to conatct Steuart (?)at syncro hospital then.
But some saying polybush didn't fix -not concensus of group then?

By the way Russel -thanx for pics and solid looking single cab but sensible head said no plus as someone else mentioned difficult to justify a 2nd syncro purchase (well - for us meer mortals anyway!)

Cheers all,

Post by **v-lux** » 04 Dec 2007, 01:09

Im sure someone got there whole prop re-conned for a rather good price not so long ago ....?

Was a really good price too iirc.

Post by **HarryMann** » 04 Dec 2007, 19:39

That was Mattflint, who actually didn't get the whole thing reconned as far as I know, but certainly had at least one UJ done and a balance at a very good price... re-balancing is normally silly expensive, due not many having the equipment

Plan B is a fresh propshaft from GKN.

It'll still ring if you provoke it though... OK, more of a rattle than original prop

Post by **syncroandy** » 04 Dec 2007, 20:02

Which design do you have Clive ? I seem to recollect people describing one with concentric parts separated by rubber bushings.

Post by **andysimpson** » 04 Dec 2007, 20:15

syncroandy wrote:Which design do you have Clive ? I seem to recollect people describing one with concentric parts separated by rubber bushings.

I have the only ultimate one as far as i know, has slider to adjust length and has rubber coupling between an inner and outer shaft so it has a slight twisting action.

Post by **syncroandy** » 04 Dec 2007, 20:33

Andy, are you happy with it ? Any vibes or rattles ? The old one on my single-cab is shot and I need to get it replaced.

Post by **andysimpson** » 04 Dec 2007, 20:44

syncroandy wrote:Andy, are you happy with it ? Any vibes or rattles ? The old one on my single-cab is shot and I need to get it replaced.

very happy with it, great improvment over one with just slider which is what i had before. It can be made to vibrate when in wrong gear but is partly down to engine being a bit different.

Post by **syncroandy** » 04 Dec 2007, 20:48

Andy, sounds good. Is there an order code or part number you can let me know, or do I just phone GKN and ask for 'one like that Andy Simpson had' ?

Post by **andysimpson** » 04 Dec 2007, 20:54

syncroandy wrote:Andy, sounds good. Is there an order code or part number you can let me know, or do I just phone GKN and ask for 'one like that Andy Simpson had' ?

I have no order no, i bought it a few years ago so doubt they will have a record. Basically it has better than original uj's which are greasable (i had the option) its has a slider, one tube overlaps the other over about 18" with rubber between them, they suggested this for the engine vibrations i was getting with the 5 cylinder.

Post by **Simon Baxter** » 07 Feb 2008, 22:51

Local place to me will make them for about £200.
Includes larger UJ's (from a Landy) a slider and made from torque resiliant tube if need be.
Thats plus VAT though.

Post by **JetJackson** » 08 Feb 2008, 05:33

t'was I that had the prop refurb...

https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=27936

refurb and round trip buy post about £113 in total.