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7Westfield

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  1. Racetech has a 80mm unit I got mine from Burton, surely someone over here has them Mine is wired to the transmission, but I'm sure you can put a GPS sender on it
  2. How does stated value come in play (if at all) if you are not at fault? If you get hit, and totaled, does having SV policy require the other party to pay that value?
  3. That one is 14" long also comes in 18 + 22"
  4. This is what I use with my xflow https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mpe-10444#overview it's not TOO obnoxious I use the cheap foam earplugs from HF I tried a set of muffs, but not as good. My muffs seem to be biased toward higher freqs, not so good down low I don't use them around town, but more than 10 miles on the highway I have them in
  5. As I (dimly) recall, the old SCCA classes for Spridgets were FP GP HP, based mostly on engine choice Run a bugeye with a 948 in HP or throw in a 1275 and run FP So, a 948 7 in F makes sense Smaller, lighter chassis means a higher class
  6. I know a 90 year old Formula Ford driver
  7. And, just to toss another variable into the mix... THE type 3 I took out had a cable op clutch, and there was a bump on the inside of the footwell by my ankle for the end of the release arm. The arm on the T9 setup would not have fit, I went with concentric hydraulic, I used the BH3 bellhousing from Burton, and cut away some of the left side starter mount for clearance
  8. reach out to HealeyRacer from a couple of his posts, he seems to be a long time A-series addict
  9. First off, I've not worked on an A series since the 70's, in my bugeye I thought it looked like front, left corner above the pan ahead of the pump? there was also mention of racers back in the day putting 1098 heads on 948 blocks I'll see if I can relocate the article edit try this page https://www.mgexp.com/article/bmc-a-series-engine-codes.313 not the one I saw earlier, but looks helpful Minimania might have something, but I can't get on their site today It seems that for the early engines, they used a system where the number was the size group and letters were sub groups so 8xx was anything in the 800-900cc range, and 9xx was the 900-1000 group
  10. Found this on a google search They say 9J for 948
  11. It's a type 3 / 2000e I have a spare bellhousing from a type 3, which should fit, but not ready to sell just yet Burton has an aluminum one, but it's $400, plus tariffs, etc get a Burton catalog...lots of good pics and info try Dave Bean maybe Ken has something
  12. A bit gaudy for my taste on the car But,,,,a 2 footer on the garage wall !!!!
  13. Try 185/60 and 205/60 many more choices I have 205 Toyo 888s on mine
  14. My old Westfield uses a Mk1 Cortina mount attached to the motor, and a pedestal to connect that to the chassis prowling thru the Burton site may also give you some ideas https://www.burtonpower.com/vibra-technics-hd-engine-mount-cortina-mk1-including-lotus-vibfor180m.html
  15. https://www.apexspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?100051-Ford-Rocket-(Type-E)-4-Speed-Heavy-Duty-Dog-Gearbox&p=680265#post680265 this is on a formula car forum I frequent you'll need to register to contact him, but that's free
  16. input on the type 3 I removed is 7/8-20 output is smaller than T9 if you need that number, I can go dig it out of the shed If getting a BH from a Pinto, it must be a 1600 or 2L 2.3L is different bolt pattern AND...the pinto BH i had rotated the gearbox a few degrees, would have needed a wedge under the tranny mount ( one of Ford's better ideas, that they used up to heavy trucks)
  17. If looking for a 5 speed, AFAIK the only one that fits without a LOT of work is the Ford type 9. And, it's a fair bit of work. I did it to my Westfield several years ago. The newer stuff, like a Miata or Mustang/Ranger are too fat. There are kits to put a Datsun unit in Sprites or Triumphs, but pricey, and you'd be looking for someone to make you a one off. What it took for mine type 9 box--only ever sent to this country in Merkur xr4ti, and those have the wrong input shaft for pre-xflow or xflow, it's too long. You can get the correct one from England, but $$$. I shortened mine. Some folks complain about the first gear ratio being too low--there again $ to England. Burton sells a spacer plate to go between trans + bellhousing if you don't want to shorten it BH3 bellhousing from Burton Power--put starter on right side, and cut away most of the left side mount to clear footwell Titan concentric slave from Burton--no room for external slave new clutch disc to match T-9 splines use transmission mount from old box, tunnel was not wide enough for the T9 piece new driveshaft, splines and length different I got mine from NW Propshafts in England nobody in this country has the right ends and I got it in about 5 days I was able to use the frame mount in the Westy, with a bit of trimming, but don't be surprised at having to weld in a new one, the T9 mount bolts are about 6" farther back Charlie
  18. what engine do you have? Is the clutch cable or hydraulic? cables can get very stiff, as can the pedal pivot
  19. If you go the way the 2nd engine is, you have to figure a way to seal that bolt hole... I'm assuming that it's the "flat" style of plug, just a slight dome to it By the picture of the plug on Moss, there should be a step in the hole for it to sit against. It just taps down to that , and then you use a blunt punch in the center to push the dome in a bit. I don't see a mark from that being done last time. It will push the rim out a bit tighter in the hole. I haven't done one in YEARS, but our go to sealant was always Permatex #2 If the bore is straight all the way (no step) it's a cup style. They just drive in, dome to the inside. Use a big socket to drive them
  20. While the weather holds, I'd drive the Cat to a trailer lot, and ask to drive it into a 6x12 It will be tight both length and width, but doable V nose a def help in this case, it will give you a bit more room up front for tie downs Inside will be bare unless you spec a wall covering Tie downs will be extra You'll want them as far fore and aft as possible. You don't want the straps to go straight down to the tie point, as that will not control shifting back and forth, like a flatter angle will. You don't want the car to kiss the front under braking. Tires....a real can of worms On another (racing) forum I'm on, a lot of them replace tires every 3--4 years, regardless of mileage. UV is a killer. OTOH ours are prob 5 years old and lookin good. We put about 6-7000 miles a year on them, and I pull them and store them in the shed over winter. Also a pretty good theft deterrent. I wouldn't run anything smaller than a 14"--we are on 205/15s More tire spreads the load, and 15 keeps the rpm down The OE tires will probably be some no-names from some backwater, good for a couple of years at most. We currently run Carlisle, and they seem good. Goodyear Marathons are pretty good, too. Trailer tires lead a rough life, low mileage aside. They get a lot of neglect, rubbed on curbs (they do have a heavier sidewall) and so forth A spare will cost extra Brakes I don't know the numbers, but I think you are under the radar on that. But, they are sure nice, esp with a lighter weight tow vehicle. If you get a dual axle, consider putting on both axles, and get the self adjusting ones. Trailer brakes are a PITA to adjust. Ask if your proposed tow vehicle has a built in brake controller--if not, you'll have to install one, and run another wire to the back. The bigger stuff, like pickups and SUV's have come with wiring in place for years, not sure about the smaller vehicles.
  21. Well, it sure stops the quick snatch plan....LOL I use a lock during race season, then pull all 4 for the winter
  22. If you want to spend some bucks, a friend uses a Porsche Cayenne to tow his vintage racer 912 in (i think) a 20 foot enclosed. I tow a friend's vintage formula ford in a 14 footer with my Suburban 2500. Overkill for your app. Sometimes use it for the Westfield as well, but I do have a small open trailer as well Many 7s would go in a 6x12, but very difficult to get around to the tiedowns, etc, and your anchors would need to be right out in the corners. A 7x14 is just easier, if you can deal with it when not in use. I don't recall seeing a 12 with dual axles, might have to be special order, but be sure to get decent size wheels and tires. If you go open, darn near anything should pull it. As we are winding down the FF deal, I keep thinking of putting a hitch on my 20 year old accord.....
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