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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Re: Finally....we are rocking and rolling 😀

« on: September 16, 2020, 20:35:26 »

Amazing pictures - thanks for posting.
You have done a superb job there - you should be very proud of that!

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Re: Finally....we are rocking and rolling 😀

« on: September 13, 2020, 13:27:39 »

Great work.
Can you post some pictures of the engine bay?
Thanks

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Re: Clutch Quadrant Replacement

« on: August 14, 2020, 17:20:39 »

I did try these guys and they did not have any - maybe they got some new ones in from the most recent build.
M

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Re: MKIV steering rack

« on: August 06, 2020, 23:02:39 »

From the parts list

R & P Steering Rack
–modified MGB unit (thought to have been Volvo)
MGB with shortened input shaft (Flaming River FR1512)
Steering parts
Tie rod end AH Sprite MGB Moss 668-040
Tie rod extender Acton Custom http://actoncobra.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=37&products_id=352

M

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Re: Clutch Quadrant Replacement

« on: May 29, 2020, 01:25:26 »

Hi Graham,
I saw an article about this stating that there is definitely some slack and flex in the adjustable plastic quadrant, but who knows. I just know I am happy with this! And I never felt great with the plastic system.
The guy who makes them is in Alabama and has about 5 left. He doesn't have it online anymore so I will drop you a note.
If anyone else is interested let me know.
M

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Re: Clutch Quadrant Replacement

« on: May 18, 2020, 01:39:54 »

Thanks Uwe - the clutch quadrant was driving me nuts - it never felt good with the uprated clutch I have in the car. I don't have much room to put a hydraulic unit in - so this makes me really happy. I drove it today and it feels really good.
Step by step.....

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Re: Clutch Quadrant Replacement

« on: May 16, 2020, 22:21:12 »

Hi Uwe,
The diameter is slightly bigger. I made a small modification to the footbox to allow it to clear the frame in that area.
After fitting I watched the action very carefully - the cable runs cleanly through the firewall to the engine bay. There is no snagging or bending.
And the good news is that the clutch action is now so nice. Amazing difference.
Attached is a picture of the pedals before refitting.
Adjustment is so easy now!
Michael

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Re: Clutch Quadrant Replacement

« on: May 13, 2020, 02:33:25 »

OK new approach. Its for a Mercury, but the Quadrant is the same and I think this will work well.
Will publish photos if when I get it together.
M

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Re: distributor cap for 302

« on: February 03, 2020, 00:20:16 »

https://lmr.com/products/Mustang-Distributor-Caps-And-Rotors

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Re: Rear Disks

« on: January 17, 2020, 18:10:28 »

I find Nick great but your shout!

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Re: Rear Disks

« on: January 16, 2020, 21:47:54 »

I chickened out and had Cobra Automotive do it. Nick Acton would be a good man for this too.
Its all perfect now!

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Re: Owners Manual and Wheel Hex Nuts

« on: January 04, 2020, 00:13:09 »

Sent you an email Uwe!
Thanks
M

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Re: AK 1106 rework ...

« on: November 10, 2019, 20:32:03 »

Thanks Uwe - let me know - we can do it in parallel!
M

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Re: AK 1106 rework ...

« on: November 10, 2019, 12:39:02 »

Uwe,
Do you have some more details on this - the parts you used?
Thanks
M

During the last few weeks I installed the exhaust system with two catalytic absorbers and the 4 silencers normally included in a MK IV with dual rear exhaust.
   
   The clutch system is changed to hydraulic actuation by the following steps.
   
   1. Installing a CNC Inc. slave cylinder with bracket to the side of the T5
   2. Replace the cable clutch pedal by a pedal from a 90s Mondeo
   3. Installed a 3/4 inch Girling master cylinder with integrated tank, extended/replaced the Girling push rod by a Ford Transid pushrod mounted to the original position.
   The cutouts and holes for the cylinder are prepared by the company in the front metal reinforcement inside the drivers footbox. I just had to drill the GRP of the foot boxes
   4. Used Dash 4 reusable aluminum fittings for brake or clutch lines and stainless braided teflon tube
   
   All fits together but it s still not filled with fluid, a travel stop for the pedal has to be made too.
   
   All the clutch system changes are done by clipping or screwing parts together. Fabrication is needed for the travel stop and eventually the pushrod.
   
   I'll keep you updated.
   
   Westcott

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Re: Front Stub Axle

« on: October 14, 2019, 17:34:17 »

Well Barrie,
A lot deeper than me on this! I honestly saw, felt or heard no evidence before the event - and I have been driving carefully and checking everything after every run - so I was surprised by the severity of the failure....
But I am annoyed with myself - I know without the analysis that I should have checked them....
But onwards....
M