If I want to fit Hardy Spicer over rubber universal joints

do I need to change the output shaft covers to Hardie spicer?
anything else?

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Are you using the Hardy Spicer joints, flanges and drive yokes as used on the S and GT?
If so you need the S side covers, also S diff output shafts (with their collets and bolts).

If you are keeping the rubber uni's drive yokes and fitting QL5000 Hardy Spicer joints instead of rubber, then no.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

Nice reference photos. Thanks

I need the S diff output shafts with their collets and bolts

can you get them second hand or is it better new from a supplier?

These parts were also used in the MiniMatics. But their side covers don't fit manuals.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

They are out of my build thread on here. Wasn't that a fun job!

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i hadn't realized the bolt/collet arrangement on the output shaft was so beefy. Is there room for a normal socket and is a replacement bolt available new/ uprated / etc? ( Great photo Tim).. I did quickly look at minispares site but couldn't find

where to buy second hand or new? S diff output shafts

ok , so complete with the output shaft... makes sense Thanks

Originals parts getting hard to come by.... (though I managed to get some NOS out of Chile a year or so ago !)

As an alternative can now buy Pot Joint Diff adapters for Hardy Spicer.... should leak less oil - but would need the Pot Joint diff parts (but should be easier to come by)

I got some via Harris Motorsport - but he's since retired ... the bling versions:

http://www.swiftune.com/Product/593/swiftune-hardy-spicer-output-flanges-for-atb-and-potjoint-diffs-pair.aspx

http://www.med-engineering.co.uk/products/transmission/drivetrain/med-hardy-spicer-adaptors

Try MKO. They have second-hand components and also conversion kits to pot joints.

http://minikingdomonline.com.au/product ... r-s-2hand/

http://minikingdomonline.com.au/product ... pot-joint/

http://minikingdomonline.com.au/product ... pot-joint/

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ex-NSW Police 1970 MK II Cooper S
VMCI #43

Also need the collets and special washers bolts

can see the collets on the MKO site but not the special washers and bolts?
found the bolt but not the star washer? between the collets and oil seal.

i have the whole lot 2nd hand here in Bne if you`re keen
it`s an "engine-out" job, swap diff stuff over, shove engine back in
cheers
matt
0407135656

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No offence intended here but--> anyone writing a book about minis 30 years ago may not have experienced such worn or stuffed-with components as we are finding these days.

You should put your heart & soul into everything you do.

I bought a couple of sets of the washers from the local fastener shop. Very cheap!

Edit: Some useful bits on eBay for you
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/152220380438 ... EBIDX%3AIT
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/191956034189 ... EBIDX%3AIT

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