Gear ratios
I finally got around to calculating the gear ratios and speeds for the car. I have a T5 251 box which takes 300lbs-ft torque – hopefully enough to cope with […]
I finally got around to calculating the gear ratios and speeds for the car. I have a T5 251 box which takes 300lbs-ft torque – hopefully enough to cope with […]
As a safety feature Gerry supplies a safety loop to protect the occupants of the car should the pro shaft let go at speed! Given that I am toying with […]
The T5 was delivered with the normal Ford cable actuated arm. I needed to change this for the original hydraulic actuated set up. Gerry has a rig to drill the […]
Whilst I had the gearbox out to fit the new actuator I ground down the rear flange to provide increased clearance with the chassis. I had made an attempt to […]
One of the quickest jobs yet, all it took was 4 bolts and careful positioning to slide into the gearbox. Gerry had it made for me based on the measurements […]
The Engine and T5 gearbox turned up from Roadcraft on Friday. With the help of a mates Engine crane we were able to have the engine and gearbox installed in […]
I have not rebuilt the rear hubs as yet, hopefully get that done next weekend. Even so I decided to bolt the diff into place in the chassis without them. […]
The diff is now out with a Jaguar specialist to refurbish. I haven’t decided to powder coat or paint it as yet. Once it is back I will decide. Also […]
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