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Author: Subject: can i grind the web off the capri axle because my mate said its the best way?
lee201283

posted on 23/2/03 at 09:08 AM Reply With Quote
can i grind the web off the capri axle because my mate said its the best way?

can i grind the web off the capri axle because my mate said its the best way?
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Mark Allanson

posted on 23/2/03 at 11:42 AM Reply With Quote
I thought of doing this, but ford must have put it there for a reason. It is so easy to mod the chassis to make it fit that I didn't want to take the chance ofit breaking - See the thread under this
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Rorty

posted on 24/2/03 at 02:56 AM Reply With Quote
lee201283:
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can i grind the web off the capri axle because my mate said its the best way?


The best way to do what?


If you do decide to grind any webs off the axle, make sure your M8 is the solo test pilot!





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Metal Hippy™

posted on 24/2/03 at 03:20 AM Reply With Quote
I've got a Capri axle sat in the workshop and getting rid of the webbing would almost certainly make it a lot weaker...

Granted the car weight isn't anywhere near that of a Capri, but still....





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lee201283

posted on 24/2/03 at 08:00 AM Reply With Quote
ive been advised to leave 10 mm of webing left

ive been advised to leave 10 mm of webing left
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Mark Allanson

posted on 24/2/03 at 08:01 PM Reply With Quote
Dont do it Lee, there is no need. Think of all the work that you are going to put into the axle, all the bracketry, cleaning, painting etc - and then you crack the case, or the pinion bearings keep banging out because the casting is not stable, or worst case - the pinion breaks loose, takes the prop with it and rips off you left leg at the hip, as well as the lovery car you have just made.

As I said before, give me your email address and I will send you a pdf with all the measurements to alter the chassis

Mark

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