Track rod ends
redeye - 16/3/12 at 10:34 AM
Hi guys
Ive done a search on this and found a few facts but non that solve my problem
I have an escort steering rack but Im not sure if its a mk1 or mk2
I am trying to replace the track rod ends and have bought these from ebay
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unfortunately these dont seem to fit the thread on my rack.
The old track rod ends fitted fine and also fitted to the cortina uprights nicely too.
Could anyone shed any light as to what set up I may have and also suggest which track rod ends I need.
Many thanks
Patrick
britishtrident - 16/3/12 at 10:47 AM
You can very easily spot the difference between a mk2 and Mk2 rack by the threads.
Mk2 uses very coarse thread m14 x2
Mk1 used fine thread 0.5" UNF
Mk1 track rod end just won't go near a MK2 the dia is 1.5mm smaller.
Like wise a Mk2 track rod will start to screw on to a Mk1 trackRod but will be obviously to big.
There seems to be an error in some online parts catalogues for the Mk2 Escort and other 1970s Fords
Cortina mk3 to Mk4 Escort Mk2 (normal models not RS) Fiesta mk1 & Mk2 Granada Mk1& Mk2
QH Part Number QR1384S
AP Part Number TA684
Moprod Part Number MTR1384
Firstline Part Number FTR4040
TRW Part Number 14ES0334
Unipart Part Number GSJ119
[Edited on 16/3/12 by britishtrident]
redeye - 16/3/12 at 10:54 AM
I think they are the ones I have just bought but they dont fit the thread on my rack
redeye - 16/3/12 at 11:16 PM
Panic over....turns out it was just a dodgy bit of thread at one end of the rack.....took the old rod end off the other side and they fit
fine.....fettled the thread abit and now both sides are fine.
Just another question tho.....If I turn my rack it takes just under 2 and a half turns lock to lock....so does this mean I have a 2.4 quick rack?
The steering always felt spot on for tight twisty corners but a little sketchy at high speed straight so Im guessing it is 
Cheers
Patrick
loggyboy - 16/3/12 at 11:23 PM
quote:
Originally posted by redeye
Just another question tho.....If I turn my rack it takes just under 2 and a half turns lock to lock....so does this mean I have a 2.4 quick rack?
I think you've answered you own question there!
redeye - 17/3/12 at 12:00 AM
haha Yeah...maybe I just wanted to brag then 
britishtrident - 17/3/12 at 06:39 AM
Sounds as if the toe-in was not set correctly ideally you need just a small ammount of toe-in in the straight ahead position.