studbuckle Posted April 11, 2002 Share Posted April 11, 2002 i've just bought a 1990 se with 1600 (or 1700) x-flow Question1: what gearbox have I got? it's a 4 speed with Reverse towards the driver and rearwards Question2: I've read about catch tanks... I have a mineral water bottle wedged between the chassis and bodywork, should I have something better? Question3: i'm running 185/70 r 13's what should the tyre pressures be and why is it understeering? is that a TADTS? i'm sure there will be lots more questions after this weekend but that'll be a big help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted April 11, 2002 Share Posted April 11, 2002 Catch tanks............I prefer coke bottles, far superior.... Catch tanks was covered recently (last seven days), so search the archives. Understeering could be lots of things, including any, some, or all of: Tyre pressures, front toe/camber, front or rear spring rates, front or rear damping settings, front or rear ride height, roll bar (if fitted) settings, tyre wear, tyre condition (ie are they old/hard/starting to perish.......) or too much or not enough right boot As a starting point, I'd put 20psi all round in the tyres (what are they, BTW), and see how you get on. When changing something, do one thing at a time, and make small changes. It's all in the method, you see.................... Gearbox sounds like a boggo 4 speed Ford item. Why don't you know what size engine you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordy Posted April 12, 2002 Share Posted April 12, 2002 gearbox will be either Type 3 or Type E - type E was stronger. Get the burton Power catalogue - it has pictures of all the ford boxes - you can then see which yours is. www.burtonpower.com Good place to get all Ford engine/box parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studbuckle Posted April 12, 2002 Author Share Posted April 12, 2002 tyre pressures were down a bit low (16psi cold) and fronts are getting a bit worn and cracked. Got a brand new eagle NCT on the back so i'll look to rotate and add another one of those. As for engine, it's registerd as a 1600 but as it's a recon block I and the guy i bought off presume it's a 1700 As for gearbox, it's a Type 3. according to pics of Burton site. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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