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axle rebuild
ron250no - 16/4/06 at 09:24 PM

i have just baught a mk 1 capri rear axle and escort 4.125 diff i would like to strip it and check the bearings etc but have no info on putting it back together lol.
would this be coverd in the owners manual or does anyone know of a www that covers it thanks. colin


phelpsa - 16/4/06 at 09:29 PM

It is an english type rear axle (same as in the escort) I believe. There should be a few guides around.

Hope that helped.

Adam


ron250no - 16/4/06 at 09:33 PM

yes its the same as the escort i am building it up for use in the 750 locost but google didnt turn up anything other than genaral info


phelpsa - 16/4/06 at 09:39 PM

Okay, I think it will probably be in the haynes manual. It's a worthwhile investment if only for the pictures, and will come in useful for the rest of your build.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-ESCORT-Mk-I-Haynes-Owners-Workshop-Manual-1968-74_W0QQitemZ8054381766QQcategoryZ18414QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Adam


ron250no - 16/4/06 at 10:48 PM

cheers dude


ron250no - 30/4/06 at 10:39 PM

just got manual and to be honest its not too helpfull has anyone done this if so any tips would be great