Whitlock replacment parts needed

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I want to renew one of my universal joint on my steering
Does anybody know of a direct replacment for those 19mm splined universal joint? Lewar charges over 300 euros and Cliff doesnt ship and/or is uncommunicatibe (I ma too far for him in the Canaries) other than saying landrover ones fit but are shorther and weaker....surely there is an automotive/agricultural replacment but without a serial number i could not find a solution.

Also under the cockpit sole I have a bevel gear box which is angled at 45 degree - ie input shaft and output shaft are at 45 degree to each other and the gears inside seem a bit worn from PO neglect
no make or model on the box - anyone know who made them for Whitlock? Manual only shows 90 degree boxes or others

Boat is a Contest 38s ketch

Happy new year to all
 
Hi

I want to renew one of my universal joint on my steering
Does anybody know of a direct replacment for those 19mm splined universal joint? Lewar charges over 300 euros and Cliff doesnt ship and/or is uncommunicatibe (I ma too far for him in the Canaries) other than saying landrover ones fit but are shorther and weaker....surely there is an automotive/agricultural replacment but without a serial number i could not find a solution.

Also under the cockpit sole I have a bevel gear box which is angled at 45 degree - ie input shaft and output shaft are at 45 degree to each other and the gears inside seem a bit worn from PO neglect
no make or model on the box - anyone know who made them for Whitlock? Manual only shows 90 degree boxes or others

Boat is a Contest 38s ketch

Happy new year to all
Land Rover Defender steering has the same sized UJs but they are slightly shorter. Apart from that, they are a perfect fit. If the shortness is a problem, it is probably easier to have one of the steering bars lengthened to make up for the shortness of the UJ.
 
Jaguar E type steering column joints are the right length(i cant remember if it was upper or lower) but dont look as robust I have them as spares but so far haven't needed to fit them. I paid £60 ish each plus postage.
 
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