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by jrh
Fri Aug 06, 2021 3:01 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: 24v timing belt replacement
Replies: 15
Views: 13548

Re: 24v timing belt replacement

Well done Kit, M10 it is , that slot will need to be 10mm+ too!
If you can give me the EXACT length of the spacers required I can make some of those up for you for free.
by jrh
Fri Aug 06, 2021 2:13 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: 24v timing belt replacement
Replies: 15
Views: 13548

Re: 24v timing belt replacement

Duncan, I've sent pictures to you too, I would say it will be universal for the 16v pulley.
by jrh
Fri Aug 06, 2021 2:04 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: 24v timing belt replacement
Replies: 15
Views: 13548

Re: 24v timing belt replacement

No , but it is explained in the Ford Workshop manual . Essentially , it is using the two 8mm bolts to restrain the pulley from turning when you undo the crankshaft nut. Ideally, the 'gap ' between the plate and the pulley should be filled with two, single spacers , so that when you do the 8mm bolts ...
by jrh
Fri Aug 06, 2021 11:20 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: 24v timing belt replacement
Replies: 15
Views: 13548

Re: 24v timing belt replacement

Wow , I've managed to send you an email attachment Trevor ! A piece of 6mm thick by 60mm wide by 200mm long flat bar. Drill big hole FIRST with a holesaw , big enough for your socket to fall through. THEN drill the two 8.5mm holes at the same centres as the 8mm tapped holes in the crankshaft pulley....
by jrh
Thu Aug 05, 2021 4:41 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: 24v timing belt replacement
Replies: 15
Views: 13548

Re: 24v timing belt replacement

The proper 'item' would be an ideal piece of kit for the club to own and hire out as necessary.
I made one but gave it to the next owner of M515 CEW , for free , idiot that I am.
by jrh
Thu Aug 05, 2021 9:30 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: 24v timing belt replacement
Replies: 15
Views: 13548

Re: 24v timing belt replacement

The REAL risk here is trying to undo the crankshaft nut without the proper item to stop the shaft turning. Ok, you get away with that by putting the car 'in gear' without breaking anything , another lucky day. The rest is just being very careful to do everything properly. Just don't break the 6mm bo...
by jrh
Tue Jul 27, 2021 6:09 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Earthing straps ford Probe
Replies: 3
Views: 4445

Re: Earthing straps ford Probe

There are hundreds of 'earth' points but the main one will be from the battery terminal to body , just follow it.
by jrh
Thu Jul 22, 2021 7:30 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Immobiliser
Replies: 2
Views: 3737

Re: Immobiliser

Have you considered , removing the immobiliser from its position , taking the lid off it , removing the plastic cover over the ignition circuit relay, jamming the contacts HARD closed with a matchstick , replace lid , replace immobiliser. That was easy and you have now made sure the ignition circuit...
by jrh
Wed Jul 07, 2021 6:24 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Rewinding rear calipers
Replies: 31
Views: 59116

Re: Rewinding rear calipers

That would have been a brake failure just when you needed to stop quickly with your foot hard on the brakes.
Lethal.
by jrh
Wed Jul 07, 2021 4:24 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Rewinding rear calipers
Replies: 31
Views: 59116

Re: Rewinding rear calipers

Just to expand a bit on the place and purpose of that 'snap-ring/ circlip. It MUST fit into a recess in the body of the caliper in such a place and position that it stops the adjusting screw from popping out when you stamp on the brakes. That adjusting screw has an O- Ring on it that completes the h...