Recent content by jailbar Joe

can you tap it to the next size ???

my 56 victoria has them also

over here in aus the suspension of choice for these models is xj6 jag series 3 preferably...ease of installation ..combined package of power steer,brakes makes it a simple excercise ....sorry for saying that on a ford forum....but you can't go past keeping it simple

or...just put a hose clamp on it ...tighten just enough then tap it out....

just my little contribution re the oil priming.....several years ago I welded a 5/16 ?? socket to a length of 5/16 rod and used that in a reversible drill to prime both a Cleveland and a Windsor......I did get caught out with one being clockwise and the other counter....but soon worked it...

now I am confused...I just had my ****** rebuilt and the builder specifically told me to use Castrol type F and nothing else...otherwise it would be back to him in no time.... I might add this guy has been a ****** builder all his life and is semi retired and now only works on the older type...

hi guys back again with some good news and some not so good news :( this is where I left off with the ****** just removed..yuck....so far good... and here is the same beast all fixed up and looking good with a coat of paint to make it easier to keep clean..still good news now for the bad news...

hi guys back again with some good news and some not so good news :( this is where I left off with the ****** just removed..yuck....so far good... and here is the same beast all fixed up and looking good with a coat of paint to make it easier to keep clean..still good news now for the bad news...

good news guys..got my box back today....big hole in the pocket...but that's what cars do to you. apparently the box was completely stuffed inside and the ring gear on the converter was crap as well.....but all looks a thing of beauty now....gave it all a coat of paint to help keep...

paul that is some very good info....wish I knew it last Friday :eek: I did have a look to see if the holes were there and to my joy ...they were so looks like the box can be reunited with the motor from underneath again what a clever idea on mr fords part...many thanks cheers joe

thanks wex65 your pic was a good help....230 pounds..who woulda thought....I woulda said 230 tons. hope the fire up and drive goes well for you. cheers joe

well guys have had a very fun :eek: couple of days...not only did I get my car up on the hoist but now have the ****** sitting on the deck... firstly there is a removable crossmember the the rear g/box mount attaches too but as you can see the extension housing extends some 6 inches beyond...

whoa there,i say whoa there Nellie....no need for anyone to get hot and bothered. as I stated at the beginning a lot of knowledgeable folks on here and everyone has a valid opinion.we do need to remember it's only a hobby...and a very enjoyable one at that today I am going to try to get the...

thanks guys...to be honest have not had a chance to look underneath as yet.....just going on info from the ****** expert. hoping to get the car in the air during the next week and see just what the go is.....the preference is to not chop or change anything I don't have to will let you know how...

one more question ...is the pic I posted to big ?????? photo bucket and I don't seem to see eye to eye :confused: cheers joe