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Mk3sceptreLuke
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 Posted - 22 Jul 2013 : 13:30:58
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Anyone know if mk2 escort single leaf springs fit straight to the sceptre's?
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Mk3sceptreLuke
28 Posts |
Posted - 22 Jul 2013 : 13:32:31
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| And Andy... Could you send the part numbers of bushes etc and where you got them from?? |
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andyb
United Kingdom
367 Posts |
Posted - 22 Jul 2013 : 14:37:06
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I will get all the part numbers for you tonight
mk2 springs are 60mm wide so no
mk1 spring are 2" wide so maybe
mk1 and mk2 are the same length I would need to get some measurements
for you, it would be handy for me to know as well !
I have saved all the part numbers for everything I have bought
track rod ends wheel bearings ebc discs & pads etc.
sometimes nothing can be a real cool hand |
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andyb
United Kingdom
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Mk3sceptreLuke
28 Posts |
Posted - 22 Jul 2013 : 17:58:51
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| Chap! Your a top man Andy, nice one! |
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1922
United Kingdom
549 Posts |
Posted - 22 Jul 2013 : 18:49:40
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I've compared Capri leaf springs - I think these are the same as the Escort.
The springs were about 3 inches longer and the axle mounts closer to the front. I never tried but it looked like they might just be made to fit if you drill a new location hole for the axle.
Don't know if the existing hole would be a weak point or not.
I used early model Sierra springs on post '73 standard front struts. The springs are 40% uprated (I think this made them 120lb). The ride height is one inch lower than standard. The springs needed just a little grinding on the very ends - then they fit as well as original springs.
Later model Sierras have much larger diameter springs that won't fit.
I found the Spax strut inserts for the struts to hard for road use and prone to pulling out of the struts (it's difficult to remove the old insert without stretching the top of the strut body). Standard struts work nicely though with the springs I have.
I got the springs, inserts and rear shocks from SCA Race and Rally in Norwich - but this was over 20 years ago.
Hope this helps.
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andyb
United Kingdom
367 Posts |
Posted - 22 Jul 2013 : 21:22:26
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All good information 1922
It Will help others pick and choose what will work for them
My early struts had some cut down spings that where tack welded to the pans
The whole lot got skipped as it was dangerous
I think gaz recons would be ok with std springs for a std road car
All mine has been guess work,only Time will tell if I was right or wrong !
sometimes nothing can be a real cool hand |
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Mk3sceptreLuke
28 Posts |
Posted - 22 Jul 2013 : 23:18:15
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Cheers 1922.
The funny thing is that I'm from Norwich. Sca is still going but there's to many ********s down there with there modern crap being done. I was Gunna ask them for advice but didn't think they'd have much on old cars. And they tend to be quite expensive. You from Norwich bud? Could be a close usefull resource! |
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turbinecol
United Kingdom
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Posted - 24 Jul 2013 : 09:40:16
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Good to see you here Luke. I suggested on the PVHCC forum to come here, and as you can see there are some top guys with lots of good advice.
Admin: Suggest we move this to tech forum? |
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Mk3sceptreLuke
28 Posts |
Posted - 24 Jul 2013 : 10:23:39
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Yeah mate, cheers for telling me, springs and ball joints should be on tonight if the joints turn up today ready for 2nd MOT on Saturday.
Good advice on here, good to see the enthusiasm from the owners. |
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turbinecol
United Kingdom
85 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jul 2013 : 07:59:01
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When you've done it, can you list out exactly what you bought in the end - and check the ride height, etc.
I am after a 1" drop and no more for my Hunter, this might prove to be useful info for me. Unless 1922 had the ford part number/ FINIS codes from those Sierra springs? |
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Mk3sceptreLuke
28 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jul 2013 : 10:24:49
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Put the springs on last night, sits alot higher on the front now, they've bed in a little bit but not much, n not sure if they'll bed in more unless I buy different better shocks. I'm no mechanic so don't no!
All I've used for it is mk2escort rear lowering blocks (2''drop) mk2 escort 2'' lowering springs 175lb as Andy said. I'm now debating having the legs converted to coilovers in the winter though. I also replaced the ball joints as they were shot! |
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andyb
United Kingdom
367 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jul 2013 : 16:16:12
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here you go luke
this chap uses his sceptre for classic rallying in Scotland
pictured here on last weekends great glens rally
had a quick chat with him when we marshalled on the saltire rally in march up near pitlochry
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Edited by - andyb on 25 Jul 2013 16:17:16 |
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Mk3sceptreLuke
28 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jul 2013 : 18:19:57
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| That looks very nice mate. Is it standard engine? N did he say what suspension is on his? |
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andyb
United Kingdom
367 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jul 2013 : 19:44:44
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I can't remember what strut inserts he had but it was a bit soft on the front
It had webers on and electronic ignition.
sometimes nothing can be a real cool hand |
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Help needed with lowering Mk3humber (UMU) (1992)
