John Hughes
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Haynes have just published a book on this very subject by Dave Walker therefore has quite a bit about Emerald systems but also explains the basics including tuning carbs. Not got ISBN with me but I think it's called "Engine Management" good starter John
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Al Try warming it with a hair dryer / quick blat - perhaps not both at the same time though. Don't blame me if the paint comes off though John
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Martin I will phone you tonight John
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I tried self-amalgamating tape however once hot and well "booted" it wasn't long before it de-self-amalgamated (approx 2 weeks) Great fountain as I arrived at the local area meet. Samco do reducers - see the "tweeks" catologue though Rally designs seem to be cheaper (or is that cost effective)
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Would also need a new gearbox / bellhousing as the bolt pattern is not the clasic Ford layout. John Hughes
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Is the hood High Viz, if so I may be interested in it with bag etc John Hughes
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I'm interested - do they have headrests? Do they fit to the floor or the cross tubes? Would they fit an '86 LC live axle ? Where are you ?
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Hi John I have looked at my 'box and it doesn't have an all alloy tail case but it does have the sport ratios so maybe Ford changed the spec. John
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I have some digi fotos I took at the boat show if you want them.
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Rob I for one thank you for your efforts they are appreciated. John
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You should be optimistic it isn't going to rain for us tomorrow!!
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The s306 / a539 are totally differeny tyres - the are Yoko's road tyres - I would recommend George Polley - gives excellent service
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Thanks for the info will chwck them tomorrow
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Help It's 15yr since I last checked / adjusted the tappets on a x-flow and I'm waiting for a Haynes manual to arrive. Could somebody tell me the order of which one to check when it's corresponding one is fully open In anticipation John Hughes
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Interested in luggage rack / cycle wings if still available, will ring you tonight John
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Many thanks for the reassurance
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I have noticed that when driving especially when it's cool in the evening a fine spray of "oil" seems to eminate from the carbs (1700 XF with 40DCOE's). This coats the offside wings F&R occasionally the screen and the K&N covers. The performance has not gone off (recent RR no probs), oil consumption has not changed etc. The "Oil" is certainly comming out of the carbs / air filters (doesn't appear to be K&N air filter oil) The "oil" has a strong smell of petrol The car is run on ESSO LRP. The only thing I can think of is blow back from the carbs of additives in the petrol Any other ideas / possible causes ??
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If it's the same as mine (1986 1700 XF) the engine / manifold ends are approx 21mm, heater ends 19mm
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Dependant on price I would be interested in 5 6x13 for Ital live axle fitment
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I would recommend George Polly - ordered A032R x4 (£57.50 inc VAT £8 Cariage) at 16:20 last night - arrived in St.Helens at 11:20 today
