Rug top loader rear splined flange

[Vince Caldicott]

Hi, I am currently in the process of changing my engine and gearbox. The splined flange that connects the gearbox to the prop shaft won't accept the existing flange I have. Any help on where I can locate a 31 splined flange would be very appreciated.
   Regards
   Vince

[Exowner]

Hi Vince, can't answer your question, but it might help if you said what car you are referring to????????

[Vince Caldicott]

Sorry, I have recently purchased COX5012, it had a 428fe coupled to a rug 4 speed top loader. The engine had some issues, the gearbox would jump out of 3rd gear when lifting off the throttle. I bit the bullet and purchased a 427fe side oiler and it came with another Ford Rug 4 speed top loader. What I didn't realise was that the original slip yoke had 28 splines where the replacement gearbox output shaft has got 31 splines. I have looked around on the Internet and found plenty of options from the USA. However, I am hoping to drive to the revival meeting and would prefer to find a quicker option from the UK.

[SB7019]

Have you tried Reco-Prop?  They are based in Luton and do very high quality work.  Not sure if they can provide/make yokes but it's worth a call.

[Vince Caldicott]

Thanks, I will give them a try.