Paul H Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 Hi looking to restore these CD’ s for my Vitesse . The links are damaged . What replacements can be recommended Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 ive seen replacement UJ small enough but cant find where Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 I think, I`d be tempted to find someone who could replicate them in light alloy?. Know any friends with model making skills and a lathe?. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Paul H said: Hi looking to restore these CD’ s for my Vitesse . The links are damaged . What replacements can be recommended Paul https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tamiya-Frog-58354-Subaru-Brat-Wild-One-FAV-Drive-Shaft-x2-9808038-19808038/264420961361?hash=item3d90b7ac51:g:gaQAAOSwy11fujR4 Have a look at RC car spares Paul, i'm sure i have seen something like when i used to build them. If you have a model shop nearby, they might be able to help? Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 Can you not use the coupling link used on the CDS carbs (the snake like spring connector) with brass bars in the middle? They are widely available. Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 Made these up for my Vitesse, the uj's were of ebay and sold for model cars and boats. Had to drill out the uj for the carb connection then a piece of 8mm stainless bar to connect. Regards Paul. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted April 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 1 minute ago, 68vitesse said: Made these up for my Vitesse, the uj's were of ebay and sold for model cars and boats. Had to drill out the uj for the carb connection then a piece of 8mm stainless bar to connect. Regards Paul. Neat job - impressed Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 or meccano 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerguzzi Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 Hello Paul I did the same and made a linkage to operate both chokes from one cable I used 6mm couplings and turned the butterfly shafts down as I was changing them and discs Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 Lovely work! Any chance of a lazy-man's link to the 8mm (saves machining the Carb shafts.... sorry Roger!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerguzzi Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 Hello Colin Here you go Universal Flexible Shaft Coupling Coupler Motor U Joint Connector RC Boat Metal | eBay Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 7 minutes ago, rogerguzzi said: Hello Colin Here you go Universal Flexible Shaft Coupling Coupler Motor U Joint Connector RC Boat Metal | eBay Roger Thanks Roger; I'm assuming I go for the largest shaft diameter (2.3mm) to minimise trimming? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerguzzi Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 Hello Colin You want the 8mm dia I think? Universal Flexible Shaft Coupling Coupler Motor U Joint Connector RC Boat Metal | eBay Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 The 8mm to 8mm shaft diameter is 35mm long, should be ok. The 8mm to 6mm is the same length. They do look good and half the price of the spring coupling! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 Interestingly he/she calles the site CNC Planet?. which implies they have the facility to run small batch production. Worth noting for other small and "unavailable" items? Maybe?. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 From memory think I drilled the carburettor coupling at 7mm and used threadlock on the joints and grub screws. Supplied grub screws seemed a bit soft so bought replacements of ebay. Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 1 hour ago, rogerguzzi said: Hello Colin You want the 8mm dia I think? Universal Flexible Shaft Coupling Coupler Motor U Joint Connector RC Boat Metal | eBay Roger It's the two measurements that are confusing me... 8mm x 18mm but which shaft diameter? 2.3mm? If the outer diameter of the coupling is 8mm then I'm assuming the other measurement ie 2.3mm is the shaft that will fit into it, or what the connecting shafts need turned down to? Am I correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 Unless I am mistaken, The shaft itself is of the order of 7 to 8mm?. (1/4" to 5/16") dia. But it is over 30 years ago since we parted with the vittesse?. Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 ive seen one repaired with a short bit of fuel hose and hose clips it worked fine and could still be going Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 My shaft diameter is 5/16" or 7.94mm so the 8mm version will work. 12 hours ago, Colin Lindsay said: Am I correct? Colin, put the shaft diameter in the drop down box and it gives you the correct one. So 8mm to 8mm using a 8mm diameter connecting bar. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 Links I removed from my Mk1 2L Vitesse, the one on the left connects to back carburettor and a 8mm drill is a good fit. The one on the right connects to front carburettor and a 7mm drill will go in but not a 7.5, the shape is to allow articulating, in one plane, with the connected shaft. Think I bought 8/6 and 8/8 joints and drilled the 6 out to 7, was some time ago though. Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 4 hours ago, Iain T said: Colin, put the shaft diameter in the drop down box and it gives you the correct one. So 8mm to 8mm using a 8mm diameter connecting bar. Iain I was putting it in the top box, which is the outer diameter... no wonder I couldn't get the correct shaft diameter. So: 8mm in the lower box gives me an outer diameter of 14mm, is that within tolerances? (length included?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 3 minutes ago, Colin Lindsay said: So: 8mm in the lower box gives me an outer diameter of 14mm, is that within tolerances? (length included?) It's the shaft diameter that dictates the correct part. As Roger said you could have a 8-8mm or 8-6mm if you want to use a 6mm diameter centre bar. Upshot is the 8mm version will fit on the 5/16" shaft but requires a grub screw to stop rotation. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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