Lancia Motor Club

I long ago replaced the rear propshaft of Old Boot with a modern tubular one fitted with Hardy Spicers, with good results.   I now am considering the front joint between the front propshaft and the gearbox.  Sheila, who came from Oz, has had the fibre disc replaced by a Hardy Spicer fitted, so far as I can see, direct to the taper on the front  of the original solid shaft.    Theoretically this is not a good idea as there is no significant movement in the joint to spread the load around the needles but it seems fine still after a good few thousand miles.    Has anybody else any experience?  I am thinking of getting a Ben-type aluminium disc with Silentblocs fitted in to it (see Aprilia thread) made up as a better solution.

Only problem Is that this is quite visible when you look under the bonnet. The Lambda Consortium has stock of the Hardy-type fibre disc as original although they are pricey.
However I am aware you know this, and I am preaching to the (un)converted!

I'll paint it black!

By the way, when I got a new rear propshaft made (out of an Austin Gypsy front shaft obtained from Aylesbury's scrap yard) some years ago, I had this done by Recoprop in Luton, whom I recommend. They also took the solid front shaft in to check the balance - with some misgivings because of its apparent age, and only because I assured them I had checked it in the lathe and there was minimal runout.
On returning the whole lot to me: new rear shaft, centre bearing and front shaft:they showed me the tiny balance weight they had had to add, and said they were astonished at the quality of this original '20's part.

I'd recommend Recoprop as well, having rebuilt the one off my Suzuki Cappuccino for me.

Brian
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