MK2 Escort LS1 in orange!
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Arches are standard alloy tarmac (wide)fitted with counter sunk head rivets then blended in. If you look closely the front ones are actually are swapped from right to left as they fitted better that way due to the fact that I have moved the front axle forward 40mm! Rear axle is further back too!
sheepdip said:
Car now complete. Now fine tuning and development - or someone offers me some thing close to its true value to make me start the next project! Also prize to the first correct identification of the the photo location!
Roseberry topping! (My old puma)
Car looks great btw, there's also a lovely mk1 Mexico I've seen round here too
Thor is on hold at the moment while I complete other things, mainly Ultima based. I have also been sorting my workshop to enable me to take on all aspects of the build myself.
I am currently finishing off building a paint booth as that will allow me to finish the repairs to my Ultima.
Realistically it will be the autumn before there will be much progress. I am still looking for bits and information though and have applied to join the Roll Royce Enthusiasts Club which will hopefully prove useful.
The engine may make an outing or two over the summer though.
Paul
I am currently finishing off building a paint booth as that will allow me to finish the repairs to my Ultima.
Realistically it will be the autumn before there will be much progress. I am still looking for bits and information though and have applied to join the Roll Royce Enthusiasts Club which will hopefully prove useful.
The engine may make an outing or two over the summer though.
Paul
I realise the reason for them being there but the 'knuckles' lining up is what I had in mind.
I don't know exactly how to describe what I mean but imagine if the shaft was complete and had a small groove down it then the two UJ's knuckles would both be in the groove.
I hope that means something to you.....
Paul
I don't know exactly how to describe what I mean but imagine if the shaft was complete and had a small groove down it then the two UJ's knuckles would both be in the groove.
I hope that means something to you.....
Paul
I know what you mean - I remember when designing the prop shaft there is some dos and do nots in arranging the UJs. The MK1 version was the 2 welded up in line. I did this with one in a bucket of water and the other wrapped in a wet cloth - not ideal and I did see some play after a few miles hence the MK2 version in the picture which does not allow the two to line up as they are connected via a piece of hex bar. it does feel good now - only thing is it we have all now got used to power steering!
Storer said:
I realise the reason for them being there but the 'knuckles' lining up is what I had in mind.
I don't know exactly how to describe what I mean but imagine if the shaft was complete and had a small groove down it then the two UJ's knuckles would both be in the groove.
I hope that means something to you.....
Paul
Understand what you mean now. I don't know exactly how to describe what I mean but imagine if the shaft was complete and had a small groove down it then the two UJ's knuckles would both be in the groove.
I hope that means something to you.....
Paul
I think that the only real solution is to mount the joints so that they have as little work to do as possible. If you can get a straighter route between the wheel and rack by mounting a UJ at the bulkhead, then that maybe the solution.
Glad to hear it's still evolving.
The phasing is due to the joint accelerating and slowing as it turns when at an angle. The greater the angle the more the speed changes. If they aren't phased they will fight each other and the steering can be notchy.
Yours don't look a million miles out but it should help aligning them.
Yours don't look a million miles out but it should help aligning them.
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