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CHANGE OF PACE FOR A MOMENT.
STILL LOOKING FOR A PAIR OF REAR VIEW MIRRORS FOR THIS CAR.
IN CASE SOMEONE KNOWS OF A BREAKER.
THANK YOU
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Well Ford don't make it easy, Sigmas badged as Zetecs, Zetecs badged as Duratecs, cars that have Zetec badging with diesel engines, who can keep up!? Indeed. In my case, pretty clueless. To me Zetec is a spec level. So, regarding this engine, I was told Cam Chain, not Cam Belt. Which is it?  |
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Last Edit: Dec 1, 2019 18:19:38 GMT by grizz
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Interesting day. Went to Sally’s uncle Bobs yard to get some pics of the Bedford TK cab for an interested guy.  Then headed home to move a load of firewood from behind the garage to fill a wood shed, another firewood box at the back door, and also the pile of firewood and kindling piles inside the house, Sally doing most of the hauling. I Dennis has been working hard at getting his NASCAR chassis sorted, welded and trimmed for the 66 C10 truck he is building. Engine mounts and various other attachments now sorted. So the chassis was rolled outside to await a pickup to go for sandblasting and powder coating.  This things is goi go to rock for sure. So after the firewood session, I went to fetch the jack, impact gun and an extension cord from the garage and brought them up to the house. Removing the fist Galaxy wheel bolt........... Surprise !!!!!!!! Domed and loose face, I was expecting a 60’ degree taper.  13mm shaft.  Threaded shaft - 38mm  Total length..... 62mm  Alloy wheel bolt hole base..... concave.  Thickness of Ford mounting surface 11mm versus Mercedes Benz at 25mm  And then lastly, depth of threaded Ford front hub 27mm  Lastly, mocked up, just put in place after checking. Mercedes Benz front wheel fits comfortably without fouling up anywhere. I had not lowered the car to get the body and wheel arch closer to the ground.  But it looks OK to me. |
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Last Edit: Dec 1, 2019 18:42:49 GMT by grizz
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stealthstylz
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Yep it's a timing chain. They're great engines, probably one of the best Ford has made.
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Yep it's a timing chain. They're great engines, probably one of the best Ford has made. It is shouting for a service on the start up menu. Will get to it. Once I get to read up and decide what to do. |
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Spigot rings to reduce 66.6 to 57.1 arrived in the mail yesterday. Good look and feel.  And offered up, not yet installed as I want to flat back the inside of the faces.  So one problem solved. Next unsolved is finding good, high quality adaptor studs. Been away in Brighton for a two day meeting Sunset last night.  And view from breakfast this morning View from the table.  Remember Dennis sent the frame out for blasting on Sunday, last night he sent another picture  Called the blasters on the way home tonight to ask about my parts for the C10 Nope, still waiting |
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Last Edit: Dec 4, 2019 19:35:23 GMT by grizz
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Last Edit: Dec 6, 2019 10:53:29 GMT by grizz
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As it mentions the Countryman, maybe worth trying the new mini forums to see if there is a more local (read cheaper...) solution?
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As it mentions the Countryman, maybe worth trying the new mini forums to see if there is a more local (read cheaper...) solution? I am known for doing things the difficult way. Was chatting to a cousin in Cape Town earlier. He suggested using Wurth Time Sert inserts to drop the thread size in the hubs to M12 so one can use standard wheel bolts. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-x-Wurth-M12-x-1-5-Time-Sert-Insert-16-3mm-length-for-Thread-Repair/153370492469Obviously need to find the right insert to give the right thread result, ie. 12 x 1.5 to take the bolts. Opinions, experience, advice? Thanks. |
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Last Edit: Dec 6, 2019 20:06:43 GMT by grizz
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I've used similar inserts in alloy engine blocks, I'm not sure I'd use them to hold wheels on though, I'd be worried they would move in a relatvely thin hub and I'm not sure how well they would stand up to regularly being done up / undone.
Also you will have to drill the thread in the hub out to a larger size and make sure the new thread is taped perfectly square.
Is the back of the hubs flat enough to allow you to fit splined studs?
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I've used similar inserts in alloy engine blocks, I'm not sure I'd use them to hold wheels on though, I'd be worried they would move in a relatvely thin hub and I'm not sure how well they would stand up to regularly being done up / undone. Also you will have to drill the thread in the hub out to a larger size and make sure the new thread is taped perfectly square. Is the back of the hubs flat enough to allow you to fit splined studs? I think that’s my biggest concern, cornering force, load beating vs the specification of whatever I fit. Thing is, manufacturers design to be above the law firstly, then above need, and reality. But I prefer to see it last, regardless of what pothole or pavement I may hit. And the red Mazda at the end of this clip..... Errrm..... |
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Had Paul Y over here by 09.15 today. He needed to go look at a Mini Cooper S for his son about 25 miles from my place, and 80 miles from his home. If he bought it, the car would need top come back to my place to wait for recovery to his place in Essex. So we headed out to go look, Paul with a torch, thick insulated mat and a wad of cash. Short story, the seller was not 100% truthful, and Paul walked away. He did also bring along an almost new hardly used double DIN radio to sell to me for the Galaxy Ultimately I did not pay for it, Paul left it here with the understanding that he would find something to trade for some time in the future. Needs a plug, and telephone microphone, and to be fitted. Pretty chuffed yes.   Lastly........ We all have seen this in real life, I suspect.  Back in a bit. |
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After a couple of weeks of researching and trying to get some answers as to how I was going to get the Mercedes Benz wheels onto the Galaxy, I happened on a guy who specialises in Alloy wheels, attachments, and adaptors. I was really keen on the stud insertion idea as it’s done a lot for racing applications which surely tests stuff more than a school run. Anyway, after about 10 exchanges, he suggested I machine the M12 bolt holes to accept M14 wheel bolts With vernier in hand I had established that the existing holes were 13mm anyway. Having ally spigot rings fitted to keep the wheels in place, the lug bolts only exert energy to keep the energy centralised. I liked this diagram, helps me understand what the parts are about.  So...... Action. Cheap enough drill bits to fit into a 13mm Chuck, Tool,Station only 5 miles away.....  Two bought, just in case.  Indoors workshop.... Yes, I do pay the mortgage. Wheels ready to be worked with trepidation  Sally on standby, camera and her critical eye on my trueness of attack.  I was amazed at how little material came out of the 20 holes in the end.  Result. Spigot rings also seated with help of a wooden block and mallet.  I did remove the front wheel after lifting the Galaxy up to trial fit one of the wheels. However, it became apparent that the Ford wheel bolts are too short to safely get purchase in the hubs. So I went back to my searches and bought a set of: 20 X M14 X 1.5 50MM LONG RADIUS ALLOY WHEEL BOLTS FIT MERCEDES VIANO VITO
THREAD = M14X1.5
HEAD SIZE = 17MM
COLLAR = RADIUS
THREAD / SHANK LENGTH = 50MMAll of our products are of a high quality, We do not sell any cheap inferior products. Made in Italy, Fully TUV approved with Bimmec packaging where applicable. Lastly........ A bit of fun. This car will never be Prozac with a full NASCAR livery, but maybe a wink every now and then. Ordered replacement centre caps to replace the Benz items. A nod toward Harley my loyal helper.  So now we wait. |
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Last Edit: Dec 7, 2019 20:17:29 GMT by grizz
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definitely think you have gone the sensible route with the rims rian...fully abiding to the k.i.s.s principal , after all you don't have a fortune tied up in the rims. i assume all being well with the fitment that you will move the ford rims on , so the merc rims will stay on the galaxy anyway?
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'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating
'80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip
'97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile!
firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.
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I will never unsee the suspicious vampire now, thanks Rian  |
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Rian
You may not be able to use the Pioneer system as it may not work with the canbus that's fitted to the Galaxy but I mite you will need to try it to find out?
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A very quick search(Pioneer model number) shows a Ford part , "Pioneer* CAN-Bus/Remote Control Adapter" to enable connection to steering wheel controls , is available for GBP54ish ...
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definitely think you have gone the sensible route with the rims rian...fully abiding to the k.i.s.s principal , after all you don't have a fortune tied up in the rims. i assume all being well with the fitment that you will move the ford rims on , so the merc rims will stay on the galaxy anyway? If the Merc rims are a success, the Ford ones can go and replace cash in the kitty. I will never unsee the suspicious vampire now, thanks Rian Sorry..... Me neither Rian You may not be able to use the Pioneer system as it may not work with the canbus that's fitted to the Galaxy but I mite you will need to try it to find out? I will get to the Canbus etc, later, hopefully it will work. A very quick search(Pioneer model number) shows a Ford part , "Pioneer* CAN-Bus/Remote Control Adapter" to enable connection to steering wheel controls , is available for GBP54ish ... No steering controls fitted to this car. As long as it receives phone calls with the help of a poke at the touch screen, we will be in business. |
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Excellent work with the wheels and that's a decent looking head unit too. I am sure that all the electronics whizzkids out there will have figured out how to mate "incompatible" systems within 5 minutes of that Pioneer being released - looking forward to further updates Rian  |
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