FAQFAQ   SearchSearch   UsergroupsUsergroups   RegisterRegister   ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   Log inLog in 

Phase 2 Ford back axle

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Rochdale Owner's Club Forum Index -> Olympic
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
Dave-M
Registered User


Joined: 20 Jan 2006
Posts: 377
Location: Yorkshire, England

PostPosted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 5:27 pm    Post subject: Phase 2 Ford back axle Reply with quote

I needed a second axle to work on to incorporate my proposed mods so according to the parts list I needed a Ford Corsair rear axle!!!. The chances of that happening are bordering on a Miracle, so a bit of research called for.
It turns out that the Cortina Mk 1 used the same axle as the Corsair but with different diameter brakes. Eight inch diameter drums on the basic Cortinas and nine inch drums on the Cortina GT and Corsairs.
To identify the correct axle casing for our Olympics you need to measure the width of the bare axle casing from flange to flange (the bit the brake backplate bolts on to). It needs to measure 47 inches.
All the different brake options are interchangeable.
Should you need just replacement half shafts they need to be 25.5 inches long from drum mounting face to the end of the splines.
Continued in next post

Regards, Dave
_________________
Ph.2 Ford 1500 GT
GT with Rochdale Chassis
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Dave-M
Registered User


Joined: 20 Jan 2006
Posts: 377
Location: Yorkshire, England

PostPosted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 5:30 pm    Post subject: Phase 2 Ford back axle Reply with quote

It is very important to use the correct width axle on the Phase 2 if you wish to retain the original wheel arches. This is because the trailing arms are mounted further apart at the front than they are at the axle and they encroach on the inner tyre wall.
The maximum tyre width is 165mm for safety from rubbing on either the trailing arm or the return flange on the wheel arch. Make sure the Panhard rod is secure with no play at all.
Comments and corrections are welcome.
Regards, Dave
_________________
Ph.2 Ford 1500 GT
GT with Rochdale Chassis
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Rochdale Owner's Club Forum Index -> Olympic All times are GMT
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum


Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group