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by ihatesissycars
Fri Jun 01, 2007 6:05 pm
Forum: Drivetrain Area
Topic: Swapping axle internals
Replies: 21
Views: 43474

Seems ok, i've pootled around locally and slowly but so far seems ok.
by ihatesissycars
Thu May 17, 2007 1:54 pm
Forum: Electrical Area
Topic: Silly dash board light question.
Replies: 3
Views: 11447

Ah!

Could this cause a .36a drain do you reckon?

I've been chasing this drain for ages and it only goes when i disconnect on of the charge wires from the alternator.

Thanks again!
by ihatesissycars
Tue May 08, 2007 12:57 pm
Forum: Electrical Area
Topic: Silly dash board light question.
Replies: 3
Views: 11447

Silly dash board light question.

I feel like a plonker but i need to ask, the warning light on the right (not the handbrake one) what is it? Mine doesn't work and i'm fairly sure its a charging light but can't remember. If it is a charging light then i'm wondering if it has anything to do with a drain i have which only goes when i ...
by ihatesissycars
Thu Apr 19, 2007 10:33 pm
Forum: Your Garage Scene
Topic: My V8 Capri Winter Work
Replies: 68
Views: 128550

That sucks. Can't someone remove one fromt a complete dizzy and put the new one onto that when it arrives? Food for thought for them.
by ihatesissycars
Thu Apr 19, 2007 10:40 am
Forum: Your Garage Scene
Topic: My V8 Capri Winter Work
Replies: 68
Views: 128550

Real steel stock them i think, why not give them a bash?
by ihatesissycars
Thu Apr 19, 2007 10:35 am
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: how do you convert your heads to run unleaded
Replies: 7
Views: 17956

No idea, you'll have to phone around. Burton Pwer spring to mind although they charge a premium but quality of work is good or try some local machine shops and see what they can do.
by ihatesissycars
Wed Apr 18, 2007 5:55 pm
Forum: Drivetrain Area
Topic: What atlas axle LSD have I got.
Replies: 3
Views: 14995

Can you get a picture of the diff itself? As far as i know any lsd won't let the wheels turn in opposite directions unless the atb gear type ones are like this under light loads. Try locking one halfshaft so it can't turn and turn the other forwards and see what happens. Another thing, the escort, w...
by ihatesissycars
Wed Apr 18, 2007 5:53 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: how do you convert your heads to run unleaded
Replies: 7
Views: 17956

You have the exhaust valve seats replaced for a different type. some people might advise the exhaust valves be replaced also.

What engine is it?
by ihatesissycars
Thu Apr 12, 2007 9:31 am
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: 2.8 cologne - can it run a holley carb ?
Replies: 3
Views: 12881

A holley 4 barrel is WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY too big for a wee 2.8. You'll get more problems trying to get that to work than repairing your injection system. The 2.8 injection system is normally quite good and is obviously well set up for the 2.8 you have. It'll use less fuel, cost less to fix and requir...
by ihatesissycars
Thu Apr 05, 2007 9:10 am
Forum: Drivetrain Area
Topic: Swapping axle internals
Replies: 21
Views: 43474

Errr a white board marker! I coloured in the teeth with a white board marker and gave it a spin, all seemed well (according to my secret weapon) plus the bearing play and backlash were all good so hopefully its ok. When its back on the road i'll take it for a short drive to assess it and if there's ...
by ihatesissycars
Wed Apr 04, 2007 1:18 pm
Forum: Drivetrain Area
Topic: Swapping axle internals
Replies: 21
Views: 43474

Well i've nailed it all together and checked what i can and it all seems ok in regards to mesh, pinion end play, backlash etc. . . . .

Once i've got the car back on the road i'll let you all know how much it howls!
by ihatesissycars
Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:11 pm
Forum: Drivetrain Area
Topic: Swapping axle internals
Replies: 21
Views: 43474

well everythings been apart, cleaned and inspected and now fitted intot he 2.0 casing and all bolts nipped up and so far feelings are good that all is going to be ok. . . . . I have a secret weapon up my sleeve though. . . . . . . His is Steve the ex Ford mechanic from back in the day when they used...
by ihatesissycars
Thu Mar 29, 2007 10:55 pm
Forum: Drivetrain Area
Topic: Swapping axle internals
Replies: 21
Views: 43474

I doubt you would lose any top end as it'll just reach a higher max rpm in fifth (which is an very long overdrive type gear don't forget). Have a search around for a recent copy of retro ford mag as they did a before and after 2.8 to 2.0 axle swap with before and after performance figures and the re...
by ihatesissycars
Wed Mar 28, 2007 10:02 pm
Forum: Drivetrain Area
Topic: Swapping axle internals
Replies: 21
Views: 43474

The 2.0 axle ratio gives better acceleration which is much more useful in the real world. The reason i'm changing is that i worked out that my v8 is theoretically geared to do 178mph which of course it'll never reach so by swapping to the 2.0 ratio i have a theoretical top speed of 150+ (if it can r...
by ihatesissycars
Mon Mar 26, 2007 5:27 pm
Forum: Drivetrain Area
Topic: Swapping axle internals
Replies: 21
Views: 43474

Errrr just spoke to one of my old work buddies at a Ford dealer. He's set up ALOT of these axles should the mesh need adjusting and well, it aint easy and thats a massive understatment! Do-able if you have the correct tools and alot of patience! I'm really really hoping mine comes out ok when i stic...