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Gerard C · 7 Mar 2020, 06:26 (Ref:3962080)

And the bulkhead is rather prominent in this area… I see blokes engines having small plates to retain those core plugs. It must take one full day adjusting and drilling decades old cast iron. A really boring job. And I'm convinced that those leaks have to do with the "modern" materials and "improved" design…

Gerard C · 7 Mar 2020, 06:59 (Ref:3962082)

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Has this changed recently as I'm sure last time I looked, several years ago, ARBs were not mentioned specifically for Touring Cars.

Glad if this has helped you. I think its not new I'd say it's always been the case just a clarification has been added.
Terence, if you're using the Ford gearbox with synchromesh as I do where the heck could I find steel ball rings? I use often the first speed and the new materials are way softer than originals.

Gerard C · 7 Mar 2020, 07:03 (Ref:3962083)

Morningentleman if you're still in the business or only interested in, have a look to some appendix J end of period of the car you're targeting. Sometimes interesting things about arb's could be used only if allowed by the appendix K.

terence · 7 Mar 2020, 10:27 (Ref:3962099)

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Terence, are you looking for Tillet seats? Hard to find a dealer here.

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Originally Posted by Gerard C

Glad if this has helped you. I think its not new I'd say it's always been the case just a clarification has been added.
Terence, if you're using the Ford gearbox with synchromesh as I do where the heck could I find steel ball rings? I use often the first speed and the new materials are way softer than originals.

Ill ask for you Gerard. When you say ball rings, you mean ball race as in bearings?

Gerard C · 7 Mar 2020, 10:51 (Ref:3962100)

Thanks for taking car, Terence, what I mean is **** corrector! Baulkrings anneaux de synchros in good french. When you see what is available for an Escort we are really put apart with the Capris. Unless using dog engagement which is not allowed…

GORDON STREETER · 7 Mar 2020, 20:40 (Ref:3962195)

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Originally Posted by Gerard C

Thanks for taking car, Terence, what I mean is **** corrector! Baulkrings anneaux de synchros in good french. When you see what is available for an Escort we are really put apart with the Capris. Unless using dog engagement which is not allowed…

Quaife do steel bulk rings for some of the Ford boxes.

Gerard C · 8 Mar 2020, 06:31 (Ref:3962266)

Yes Gordon you're right. The 3 liter had two gearboxes homologated, the second is really bulletproof and used on the 2.8 first gen. This unit looks like the Rocket found on Escorts but internals are different sadly. On the Capri we have to use the first speed. And before anyone asks, yes we double declutch!

Gerard C · 8 Mar 2020, 06:33 (Ref:3962267)

Just a thought, Terence…*Can you tell me the rate half potato to helb Kartofeln, bitte ?

zefarelly · 9 Mar 2020, 11:19 (Ref:3962446)

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Originally Posted by Gerard C

And the bulkhead is rather prominent in this area… I see blokes engines having small plates to retain those core plugs. It must take one full day adjusting and drilling decades old cast iron. A really boring job. And I'm convinced that those leaks have to do with the "modern" materials and "improved" design…

Gerard, I drill and tap blocks all the time, the main reason being, old blocks have probably had several core plugs already, the holes wear a bit . . . when you fit a core plug sometimes they feel loose, and they do occaisionally pop . . . .it happened to me at Goodwood, in 2011, on the last lap and cost me a top ten finish!!!!!!

I use 2 x M5 screws with a penny washer. It takes time, like all good engines do, but is not difficult.

Gerard C · 9 Mar 2020, 15:04 (Ref:3962502)

Thanks a lot, Joe, this is helpful. It takes time but it makes the difference between rod going car and a race car, whatever the category is.
I remember watching pics from your car at GW and Spa too.

zefarelly · 9 Mar 2020, 19:01 (Ref:3962577)

Gerard

Like this . . .a little green loctite on the core plugs, and just thread sealant NOT thread lock on the screws.

Gerard C · 9 Mar 2020, 21:44 (Ref:3962613)

Nice one. ARP bolts for the head? What kind of "happy body" will receive this jewel?
Ha, by the way, do you know how long the Cortinavirus lasts? Forever may be!

morninggents · 10 Mar 2020, 10:38 (Ref:3962720)

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Ha, by the way, do you know how long the Cortinavirus lasts? Forever may be!

Probably, and it will evolve until it's nothing like the original.

zefarelly · 10 Mar 2020, 11:02 (Ref:3962725)

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Probably, and it will evolve until it's nothing like the original.

Quite right there.

I'm recovering quite well . . .have been considering a complete clear out of the damned things for some time, If I could just find a willing 'sucker', sorry, 'custodian' to give me a fair price for them!

That particular engine is an FJ 1098cc and lives well in a Marcos.

Eric Falce · 10 Mar 2020, 11:52 (Ref:3962732)

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Originally Posted by zefarelly

Quite right there.

I'm recovering quite well . . .have been considering a complete clear out of the damned things for some time, If I could just find a willing 'sucker', sorry, 'custodian' to give me a fair price for them!

That particular engine is an FJ 1098cc and lives well in a Marcos.

Well I object to that, just over three years ago I looked at one , talked to SWIMBO on the phone , was advised to just go to Fishermans wharf and enjoy, as normal ignored that as it was just for racing, now I have self isolated myself in the garage with it only to learn that the pump trouble I have needed a defibrillator fitted. After the fitting I was informed that I mustn't operate my induction hob, lean over a running engine, operate any electric welding equipment,and motor racing is a definite no no. Asked the defibrillator people why I wasn't warned by the heart doctors, ' They are pump people, we are electrics ' , laughed and walked away so I am selling all my mig, tig and electric welding kit plus going the expensive way and turning it into a road car.

Duddha · 10 Mar 2020, 12:11 (Ref:3962738)

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Originally Posted by morninggents

I checked the 2020 edition of the FIA App K regs on another post in this section and the ARB is free, so I was mistaken. Has this changed recently as I'm sure last time I looked, several years ago, ARBs were not mentioned specifically for Touring Cars.

The ARB is free but not the mountings, therefore you are limited to a certain extent. Swapping original mount for an aluminium machined block is permitted but still you cannot offset it, it's a swap and the forward and backward bolt will contain the maximum diameter of the ARB.

That's how rules must be read - 3.6.7.1 to Appendix K in fact.

Duddha · 10 Mar 2020, 12:15 (Ref:3962739)

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I am considering turning mine into a 'rally' car so I might actually use it, then sell the road car and waste it on another rickenbacker or a LAmbretta

trouble is it seems like a waste of time trouble and money to do anything to it having just repaired/restored and got it bang on the money as far as legality and weight/performance are concerned.

You selling your white road Cortina Joe?

Tel 911S · 10 Mar 2020, 12:30 (Ref:3962745)

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Originally Posted by Gerard C

Yes Gordon you're right. The 3 liter had two gearboxes homologated, the second is really bulletproof and used on the 2.8 first gen. This unit looks like the Rocket found on Escorts but internals are different sadly. On the Capri we have to use the first speed. And before anyone asks, yes we double declutch!

Gerard . You could try Burton for your steel baulk rings .https://www.burtonpower.com/

Find your gearbox & see what they list .But they are not cheap .
I have always preferred the brass type , but the most important thing is to get the end float on the synchro hub correct , or the baulks will break .

zefarelly · 10 Mar 2020, 13:56 (Ref:3962767)

never used steel baulk rings, they just wreck the gearbox, bronze is fine if you know how to use the box properly.

Duddha . . .maybe . . .Always said I never would, BUT a few things have changed since then . . .I don't think there are many if any better original paint cars around.

and I agree re Interpretation of ARB mounts . . . . its just top momunts and axle location to nail down now

Gerard C · 10 Mar 2020, 14:22 (Ref:3962773)

Thanks Tel and Joe, you're certainly right about the use of the gearbox. The supplier named is very serious had absolutely no issue with those people so far. We dont look so much to the prices because so happy to find available parts! Just noticed that sometimes there's a difference between brass or bronze produced nowadays and what was made before…

zefarelly · 10 Mar 2020, 15:04 (Ref:3962783)

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Originally Posted by Gerard C

Thanks Tel and Joe, you're certainly right about the use of the gearbox. The supplier named is very serious had absolutely no issue with those people so far. We dont look so much to the prices because so happy to find available parts! Just noticed that sometimes there's a difference between brass or bronze produced nowadays and what was made before…

My experience with 3 rail 4 speed Ford boxes is find as near as new old genuine stock . . .the repro ones are fine, but not quite as good.

But they all need carefully matching to individual gear cones . . .then you need to try and train the nut behind the wheel to move the stick and pedal without and noises. . . . . not so easy when they think they go faster by making a load of unpleasant noises.

Duddha · 10 Mar 2020, 17:05 (Ref:3962799)

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Originally Posted by zefarelly

never used steel baulk rings, they just wreck the gearbox, bronze is fine if you know how to use the box properly.

Duddha . . .maybe . . .Always said I never would, BUT a few things have changed since then . . .I don't think there are many if any better original paint cars around.

and I agree re Interpretation of ARB mounts . . . . its just top momunts and axle location to nail down now

Well, well, well, keep me posted.

On the top mounts and axle location, we have documentation and we made it available to scrutineers. Now it's up to people to check.

Gerard C · 10 Mar 2020, 17:58 (Ref:3962816)

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Originally Posted by zefarelly

.then you need to try and train the nut behind the wheel to move the stick and pedal without and noises. . . . . not so easy when they think they go faster by making a load of unpleasant noises.

I'm but an expert but after so many hours spent with old 911's units I understand what you mean. In enduro I had quite few co-drivers being real experts to strip a box without any spanner! And not all of them were really fast…

**Peter Mallett** · 11 Mar 2020, 08:31 (Ref:3962976)

Old gearboxes. It's counter intuitive but you really need to feed the change slowly (gently) especially when going from third to second. That said, my old Capri box was pretty robust, can't say the same for the MGB or the LT77 gearboxes.

terence · 11 Mar 2020, 08:38 (Ref:3962978)

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Just a thought, Terence…*Can you tell me the rate half potato to helb Kartofeln, bitte ?

Halb kartofeln! Warum?

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