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**GasoLane** · 07-09-2016, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by pfry1942

I have joined Ford Forums to alert the Ford Enthusiast Community to the fact the Ford Australia intends to ship the Company Archives to the USA - so they will not be accessible to people in Australia - I urge you to post the following article by Peter Robinson in Wheels Magazine to as many Ford sites and in particular to Social Media as possible to publicise the Ford plan and to prevent it happening - http://www.wheelsmag.com.au/news/160...ralian-archive
Regards
Peter Fry

Thank you and welcome to AFF Peter, but this has been covered here.......

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11455774

macaw8 · 08-09-2016, 10:21 AM

Thanks for letting me join

gotrhegott · 09-09-2016, 01:20 AM

Cheers for adding me, always been a ford man same as my dad and grandad, first car was xl 1963 falcon, then xd, xe, xf, ba xr6 ute ,now a pk ford ranger dual cab 4x4 for the family camping adventures, great ute never any issues owned 3 years, loads of mods, keen to hear from other ranger owners

cleveland3515858 · 09-09-2016, 10:03 PM

Hey guys, t

cleveland3515858 · 09-09-2016, 10:13 PM

Finaly sorted the rear end and got the falcon on the dyno.
Figures were 372 rwhp at 6800 and 348 rw ft lb at 5100

Engine details as follows

Cleveland bored 30 thou
Forged pistons 11:1
Competition cams custom grind solid
Ported 2V cc
Crane roller rockers
Active intake
750 Holley pumper

Was built and dyno'd localy in warwick

auaust99 · 10-09-2016, 09:58 PM

hi all,i bought a v8 au ute a month ago cheap.a week in I had to fix it.repco wanted heaps 4 a manual,other car shops wouldn't get 1 so I joined this group.i have all the help and info I need,i have rebuilt my rear and brakes like new and am about to start on front end.thanks for letting me join,im too sick to work and my ute gives me a reason to keep trying.Dale.

Sfath · 11-09-2016, 12:00 PM

Hi,

I just bought a 2012 Ford Territory and thought this would be the best place for me join.

Great forum! So much info here

Greenhorn15 · 11-09-2016, 07:29 PM

Hi all. Just joined. First car as a P plater was an XR Ford Fairmont 1967 with an original mustang 289 in the front. One of my regrets as I sold it back in 93 and still kicking myself. Now got a 2011 territory (started a family), after selling my 2006 Magnet XR8 ute. Another bad day that was.

Anyway, looking forward to some good chat, advice, and interesting facts. Hope you're all well. GH

Saxon11 · 13-09-2016, 06:09 PM

Hi all,
Been lurking for a bit looking at all these lovely cars people have and wishing one day i could get one.
A long time Ford fan, used to work on them at a Ford dealership many moons ago was working on the EB GT when it come out and left the Dealership when the BA GT came out, but now off the tools. Used to have an XA Coupe Fairmont with a 302, Pepper Red with a white interior, that was a cool car. Only other nice Ford i had was an ED XR6 which unfortunately got crashed

Havent had a toy as such or a car i truly wanted for a long time as family and the sensible family trucksters got in the way. Recently got myself a car i have always wanted in a GT and i absolutely love this thing.

Looking forward to getting to know some of the very knowledgable people here and getting back into the fold

Cheers, Steve

XR6T&8 · 14-09-2016, 08:21 AM

Hello, have had a BA 6 auto for 4 years (150k) and also the new FG X XR8 manual (420km). Restoring old Falcons.

XR815 · 16-09-2016, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by XR6T&8

Hello, have had a BA 6 auto for 4 years (150k) and also the new FG X XR8 manual (420km). Restoring old Falcons.

XR8 Manual..great choice.

XR6T&8 · 18-09-2016, 11:43 AM

Yes, same as you. I think manuals will be a bit (lot) thinner on the ground in 20 years, whereas most cars are auto, so more $$$$ for us if we ever sell.

WagonJunkie · 18-09-2016, 05:24 PM

G'day,
Been a car (and bike) enthusiast all my life. I don't own a Ford yet, but currently shopping for a Falcon ute, so I thought I ask the gurus on here for advice

boofbob · 19-09-2016, 09:20 AM

G'day my brother and I have just bought a 1964 xl falcon ute to restore ,have some panel beating skill but not a lot of mechanical , enough to get me into trouble .so I am hoping all the great people here can help when I do.
Cheers Boofbob.

XR6T&8 · 19-09-2016, 03:50 PM

Hi, book bob, I had a 64 XM, which has a different bonnet shape to the 63 XL. You have have one of the last XL's, or if it's an XM, the rarest falcon model of all, with only 4 7,000 odd made. A quick Google of XL & XM will highlight the frontal differences. X from 65-66 is different again, but I'm sure you know all of this. I have a 60 XK sedan deluxe to rebuild. Good fortunes to you in the rebuild.

XE S Pack · 21-09-2016, 08:12 PM

Hi all ....just bought an XE S Pack 351 four speed .Needs some work to suspension steering etc .Will start on it soon

a2j7 · 22-09-2016, 01:18 PM

Good day mate/s

Hi all, new to forum. Bought son a little Festiva. Finding our way around the car. Few minor issues. Like to tinker around with things. But realize experience is the best teacher.

Cheers

Tiger_DFT · 22-09-2016, 04:47 PM

Hi,

Just joined this forum. I starting searching for info on 302W Tickford 220KW motors as I'm in the process of replacing an early 302W with one of these later roller cam motors. Been an interesting journey so far. I ALMOST stuffed up big time as I'm swapping my early 302 gear onto this late model long motor...things like inlet and exhaust and timing cover and water pump and harmonic balancer and flywheel and then something way back in my brain suggested I check crank balance requirements...glad I did. Had to buy a 157 tooth flywheel and 50 ounce in. Harmonic balancer!!! Almost used my 28 ounce stuff!!!!

The engine is in a 1965 Sunbeam Tiger (remember Maxwell Smart!). Originally powered by a 260CI Windsor (which is now resting under my bench).

With the old 302W it went quite well. That had forged pistons,10.5:1 CR, cam etc. Only took it to the drags once and best it ran was 13.4/102 mph. It has a CR top loader and 2.88:1 diff. At Philip Island last Shannons Historic meeting it pulled 5800 in 4th down the front straight which was quite good for a pretty unaerodynamic car.

It will be interesting to see how this late model GT40P head motor runs compared to the early motor....which always ran too hot. I suspect the early motor had thin bores and hot spots.

I'm running a Pertronix distributor (from the old engine). What initial timing and total timing do the 220KW motors like?

Cheers and thanks for all the great info so far,
David

John Garrott · 23-09-2016, 10:16 AM

Greetings to all. Stumbled across this while looking for a fix for my recently acquired 2010 XR6. Other residents in the stable are a 1977 ZH Fairlane and a Kawasaki W800.

John Garrott · 23-09-2016, 11:11 PM

ed1993 · 24-09-2016, 09:35 AM

hello everybody thanks for letting me join

GT1158 · 25-09-2016, 01:03 AM

Hi All, I've been a bit of a lurker & finally thought it was time to join.

My Ford history over the years have been an EB GLi, AU Forte, BA XR6, FG2 XR6 & FG2 FPV GT.

I'm really loving the wealth of information on this forum. Thanks Guys!

harrysxbcoupe · 26-09-2016, 07:39 AM

Hello All
I am slowly fixing up an XB and this forum looks great for information and sharing ideas etc. I will post some pictures when I get some together.
Thanks for adding me,
Harry

xctasy · 26-09-2016, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tiger_DFT

Hi,

Just joined this forum. I starting searching for info on 302W Tickford 220KW motors as I'm in the process of replacing an early 302W with one of these later roller cam motors. Been an interesting journey so far. I ALMOST stuffed up big time as I'm swapping my early 302 gear onto this late model long motor...things like inlet and exhaust and timing cover and water pump and harmonic balancer and flywheel and then something way back in my brain suggested I check crank balance requirements...glad I did. Had to buy a 157 tooth flywheel and 50 ounce in. Harmonic balancer!!! Almost used my 28 ounce stuff!!!!

The engine is in a 1965 Sunbeam Tiger (remember Maxwell Smart!). Originally powered by a 260CI Windsor (which is now resting under my bench).

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With the old 302W it went quite well. That had forged pistons,10.5:1 CR, cam etc. Only took it to the drags once and best it ran was 13.4/102 mph. It has a CR top loader and 2.88:1 diff. At Philip Island last Shannons Historic meeting it pulled 5800 in 4th down the front straight which was quite good for a pretty unaerodynamic car.

It will be interesting to see how this late model GT40P head motor runs compared to the early motor....which always ran too hot. I suspect the early motor had thin bores and hot spots.

I'm running a Pertronix distributor (from the old engine). What initial timing and total timing do the 220KW motors like?

Cheers and thanks for all the great info so far,
David

Welcome!I am Agent 86!

Even with 164 hp of 260, the Tiger was a true iron fist in a velvet glove.

I've been involved intimately with these little things since 2011.

5800 is 142 mph

I just loved the close ratio gearing with 2.88's. The 252 degree cam from the 260 had torque at 600 rpm. When you added the 271 hp K code 289, it needed the wide ratio Top Loader or T-10. The normal 195/200/225 289, not a problem.

They ran a 4HU Salisbury axle very much like the Spica/Dana Corp 44, basically AC Cobra/ Mark II Jag and Vauxhall axle. 3.07's are good, but only with the 1979-1983 5.0 V8 SROD or the last RUG Imposter Toploader from the US 1977-1978 Granada with a 0.70:1 overdriven top.

165 mph at 5000 rpm if you still have 295 hp.

If you still at 9.4:1 on 98, you can try 15 degrees intial with 32 all in at total by 3000 rpm. The GT40P's are a great head.

alelys · 29-09-2016, 07:49 AM

Guess I can say hello as well

Name Alexander and I'm from Norway

I have a Ford Sierra P100 that I constantly are upgrade little by little

**Giant Cranium** · 29-09-2016, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by alelys

Guess I can say hello as well

Name Alexander and I'm from Norway

I have a Ford Sierra P100 that I constantly are upgrade little by little

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Welcome. Do you have anymore photos of the ute painted?

Punisher74 · 01-10-2016, 04:16 PM

Hi all

couriermike · 02-10-2016, 10:57 AM

Hi everyone

alelys · 03-10-2016, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Giant Cranium

Welcome. Do you have anymore photos of the ute painted?

I have done everything myself, even the painting

Never done that before :P

Alan G Jackson · 04-10-2016, 01:38 PM

I don't know what has Happened now ?
I Placed a brand new fuel pump in my XG ute,( it would run on LPG but not on petrol ) It started up straight away and it could be switched back and forth and back again on LPG ,Petrol ,LPG .
Then, --- a day later it would only run on LPG.
I came out to start it this morning, and it would only wind over rapidly, But , -- IT WILL NOT start.
It is like my last episode 5 to 6 months ago, all over again ! !
If I can have some thoughts on this issue , it would surely be appreciated ,
Thanks Alan ...