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Title: Rug top loader rear splined flange
Post by: Vince Caldicott on August 24, 2016, 21:15:51

Hi, I am currently in the process of changing my engine and gearbox. The splined flange that connects the gearbox to the prop shaft won't accept the existing flange I have. Any help on where I can locate a 31 splined flange would be very appreciated.
   Regards
   Vince

Title: Rug top loader rear splined flange
Post by: Exowner on August 25, 2016, 10:49:54

Hi Vince, can't answer your question, but it might help if you said what car you are referring to????????

Title: Rug top loader rear splined flange
Post by: Vince Caldicott on August 25, 2016, 11:25:54

Sorry, I have recently purchased COX5012, it had a 428fe coupled to a rug 4 speed top loader. The engine had some issues, the gearbox would jump out of 3rd gear when lifting off the throttle. I bit the bullet and purchased a 427fe side oiler and it came with another Ford Rug 4 speed top loader. What I didn't realise was that the original slip yoke had 28 splines where the replacement gearbox output shaft has got 31 splines. I have looked around on the Internet and found plenty of options from the USA. However, I am hoping to drive to the revival meeting and would prefer to find a quicker option from the UK.

Title: Rug top loader rear splined flange
Post by: SB7019 on August 25, 2016, 13:48:48

Have you tried Reco-Prop?  They are based in Luton and do very high quality work.  Not sure if they can provide/make yokes but it's worth a call.

Title: Rug top loader rear splined flange
Post by: Vince Caldicott on August 25, 2016, 14:43:18

Thanks, I will give them a try.