GordonW

Is there an oil pick up pipe among the 'tat'?

Paul yhm.

FACOM is a premium quality tool brand used by many professionals. These two sets have been lightly used in a hobby garage and are in excellent condition. Both are in their original cases. The ratchets have some wear marks but are smooth and strong in operation. The case of the 1/4 inch set has slight damage to one corner (repaired with silicon) the structural integrity of the case is unaffected. Both sets have complete metric and imperial sockets. Now surplus to requirements. Perfect for Caterham winter fettling, treat yourself to a bargain for Christmas. £90.00 for the pair + delivery.

Stu, if you have more than one set, I'd like some too please.

Many thanks Jonathan, it works.

Can we please have the Google search option back? It may be my lack of aptitude but I find the search function poor. I've tried the "phrase" option as well as the 'word AND Word ' alternative which delivered a near 300,000 results featuring 'and' ???

The advice from PeterM & BenF is spot on.

The thermostat housing with the top bleed fitting as mentioned by RK in the original post is available on ebay, search - "Thermostat housing to suit Ford Fiesta Mk3 6814635 New" Should you choose to go this route. It's what I used to good effect.

For the Roger King cooling schematic and description featured in a previous thread search - "Sealed Cooling Upgrade Instructions? Ford Kent X-flow" I followed this on a Ford build and it worked faultlessly on a race engine. If you can't find it PM me your email and I'll send it to you.

Thanks Paul.

2 1/4 inch internal diameter to suit Nitron dampers, anybody got a set they've moved on from? I'd like to try some.

Removed from a series 2 but I'm sure these are common across series 2/3. Good condition no cracks etc. £50.00 plus delivery/postage.

Stu, if you've got 2 sets I would like one of them if possible. Thanks Gordon.

As per title, condition not important as long as it is flat, round, and standard 3 bolt hub fixing, I just want one to try for size.

Dennis Vessey Barnetby Le Wold, the original Mr Vessey is of Weber era and very knowledgable, not sure about any others there. The place looks a bit of a tip but the main man has a wealth of experience.

Thanks all. rkeywood yes I agree 100mm is low but there is an idea afoot to possibly shorten the sump to match the height of the bell housing (which cannot really be changed) as a part of alterations for baffling, since it must stay wet, the modification would include some means of retrieving the lost oil capacity shortening would incur. Even so 100mm will probably be risky low 110/115 being more likely. I plan to have a minimum of 65mm below sump (which is the critical measure) for track. I'm talking to IG Racing about (limited) choice of steel dampers and he favours Gaz believing these have superior seals over others. Also he sources them in component form and builds the up to his quality control and your spring/valving requirements. The HSCC regs require an individual 'passport' issued post inspection, which is a separate issue to regular scrutineering. Rumour has it running over the car with a magnet is to be expected....... Paul, I like the idea of different wishbones but I fear that would fall foul of the Passport/regs process, I have a feeling the days the 7's cleaning up are fresh in their memory and they don't want it happening again!!

Many thanks rkeywood. Being a series 2 there is very little facility for front suspension adjustment as you probably know. The regs I am preparing the car to require pretty much standard suspension is maintained although overall ride height can be a minimum of 100mm ( to chassis). And steel bodied adjustable dampers are allowed. Interesting that you settled on f/r spring rates far wider apart than those routinely used on de dion cars and as you say as used by Tazio. If you were competing with that set up I guess you found it to be a good balance?

Jonathan, that is brilliant, a copy would be very useful thank you.

Thank you gentlemen very useful. What are the 'standard' spring rates please and for track use do you use the same?

Thanks Stephen any advice is welcome.

This question relates to a series 2 if anyone has any experience of them. The front suspension has very little facility for adjustment to balance things out. I'm familiar with the convention of 15mm (ish) rake for the de dion but I don't recall seeing the live axle discussed. Any info/experience would be appreciated.

Hunersdorf 20 litre, UN approved, HDPE (plastic), integrated spout, traditional Gerry can shape so fits in trailer cage. From Wavian fuel cans on line.

In this instance an English Ford into a series 2 - any hints and tips for this process...especially 'adjusting' the transmission tunnel which I understand is necessary to get clearance for the diff? Any views on brake cylinder bore to retain balance? Thanks in advance.

rj Correct on both counts.

Metric and Imperial, 12 point, in very good condition, boxed, £80 + delivery. PM if you want pics.