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Lars - 21/1/10 at 11:35 AM

I have a classic capri axle (same size and type as escort) that i no longer need, and is currently in my way in the garage.

It has 9inch drum brakes. And was fitted to a book size chassis. (When I fitted the dedion I noticed that I followed one of the errors in the book meaning that the holes on the axle mounts are a little closer together)

It has no diff so you would have to find another.
It is also missing the spring that pin the brakeshoes to the backplate, but these are pence from a motor factor.

One backplate has a mounting where I fit a speed sensor.
Also I removed it when one of the wheel bearings broke. I am happy to include the new bearing I bought, but you would have to fit it.
There are some marks where the bearing failed, but that should not cause any further trouble.

I would prefer collection, but if absolutely necessary I will post (about £10) but you would have to cover postage.

ali f27 - 21/1/10 at 11:45 AM

If it is out of a capri it is more likely to be an atlas

shaun megablade - 21/1/10 at 11:52 AM

il take the axle please,just what we need for a spare for our race car. i will u2u you.

blakep82 - 21/1/10 at 12:13 PM

quote:
Originally posted by ali f27
If it is out of a capri it is more likely to be an atlas


mk1 capri was english axle i think

MikeR - 21/1/10 at 12:25 PM

i'm probably wrong here but ..... I thought the mk1 capri was the english axle diff but in a slightly larger axle tube - ie its a couple of inches wider than a standard escort axle.

I know the capri salisbury axle is wider for sure (i've got one and an escort).

g60_edge - 21/1/10 at 12:30 PM

If it falls through with Shaun, I would be interested. I'm from Oxford so can easily collect.
Thanks
Alex

r1_pete - 21/1/10 at 12:35 PM

He says Classic Capri, the early 60's car with the huge boot. The axle is similar to the cortina estate and uses lever arm dampers..Image deleted by owner

Lars - 21/1/10 at 01:35 PM

It is definitely an english axle, and I thought it is the same size as the escort from the measurement i have seen/taken.
Certainly had no complaints from the guy who took the diff for an escort axle.

anyway shaun replied first, alex i'll let you know if shaun changes his mind

Lars - 21/1/10 at 01:36 PM

the car i took it from did look like the above

just to add the car was in no state to be put back on the road, in case we have some one on the forum with a strong affection for classic capris

[Edited on 21/1/10 by Lars]