mk1 escort wheel base measurement?

[sambo]

After forking out to have my prop shortened, and depsite it now fitting, i cant select any gears i want to get to the bottom of this!

 

My prop is 1290mm total length and needs to fit an atlas from a type 9 box. It seems it is still too long as i only have 14" 'free play' when fitted.

 

So, does anyone know what the wheelbase measurement is for a mk1 escort? The RS2000 prop is 1300mm and of course should fit!

 

i am wondering if my link bars are adjusting the rear wheels slightly further forward? But the rear wheels look to be nice and central in the arch?

 

[c20xe]

Ninety four point five inches

[sambo]

Cheers bud.

[w p e]

whats not working? can you put it in gear but get no drive? if so the clutch center plate is in back to front

[sambo]

whats not working? can you put it in gear but get no drive? if so the clutch center plate is in back to front

 

havent even got the clutch bled yet. Box is just bolted up but when the prop is pushed right in, i cant select any gear? I think its cos the prop is too long. I have cut the tip off the input shaft in case that is whats causing the problem. If it isnt, i will have to get a prop custom made. It could be the output shaft of the box hitting the yoke of the prop on the inside of the nose.

i just cant work out why my std length prop is too long!?

[Boreham]