Thread: Where to find a Maxidrive actuator mounting block

Stirlsilver is right about the axle on a stage 1 being rotated compared to a series.

However - I have a Stage 1 axle on my SIIA with a standard IIA front prop (and drive flanges so it is always turning) - and don't get any vibration. Can't remember if I installed it out of phase or not though - must check when back home...

SS - cutting the old one off and rewelding it will be easy if you take your time. Measure carefully where it is and mark up the new diff, Then cut vertically (parallel to the sides of the mounting block. There shouldn't be a heap of penetration under the block, so should come off fairly easily when tapped with a hammer (after you have cut through the welds).

Failing that, and if Diana can't help, making another would be easy.

Thanks ben. I'll give that a go... I suppose the most critical thing is trying to position it again on the other housing. I'll just take measurements from the diff flange?

Originally Posted by stirlsilver

Thanks ben. I'll give that a go... I suppose the most critical thing is trying to position it again on the other housing. I'll just take measurements from the diff flange?

Go see fred smith, he will cut it off the old aone and weld it on the new one for you.... he has done many a maxi drive...

Originally Posted by stirlsilver

Thanks ben. I'll give that a go... I suppose the most critical thing is trying to position it again on the other housing. I'll just take measurements from the diff flange?

The position is critical, but +/- a couple of mm won't be a problem. When you buy a locker to install yourself you get a template to position the mounting block. Maybe someone on here still has theirs???

Originally Posted by isuzurover

The position is critical, but +/- a couple of mm won't be a problem. When you buy a locker to install yourself you get a template to position the mounting block. Maybe someone on here still has theirs???

You mean the jig right

Yea I've got one horded away

I'll ask fred if I can borrow his

If not I may need to call in favour with you rovercare

Fred smith is a legend!
He had spare mounting blocks and lent me the jig!!! My lucky day! Yahooo!

Stirling,

On a lighter side, how is the job going?

Cheers,