BUYING & RESTORING CLASSIC FORDS

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HOW TO BUY USED AXLES Do your homework before forking out for a replacement axle. Swot up on lengths and how hard parts are to find for them. The spring perches vary across the different models, and of course you’ve got the two main types of axle: English (diff assembly unbolts from the front, fitted to most rear-drive classic Fords); and Atlas (crownwheel and pinion are fitted from the back, found mainly in Capris and Mk3-on Cortinas). Atlas axles are expensive and the ‘right’ ones are much in demand, so it’s best to take along someone who knows what they’re talking about before you hand over any readies. Check the axle for straightness, and it’s good practice to try and buy them as complete as possible. Finally, try and keep…

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Classic Ford (Digital) - 1 Issue, January 2024

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