Yeah those track control arm were the bain of my life back in the day ,didn't last a year your much better off with what you've now done ,will last a lot longer than that rubber.
Choices are either change the bush's for those that have a smaller diameter measurement in the metal sleeve, or get slightly wider bolts to counteract the play in the metal sleeve's and the original bolts (could also mean being the original bolts that some material was lost with the rust removal process that was done so making them thinner) and maybe a metal sleeve insert could be inserted to take up the slack, the easier option would be new bolts and those would likely be stronger.
Your new arms are probably metric, and bolts might be imperial? Measure them both. If in doubt, ask any of the reputable Capri or Escort builders/suppliers for advice. I've seen the metric/imperial problem with Escorts anecdotaly, and with my (long gone) Capri 3 litre (a 1969-70 one, GTXLR!).
Yeah those track control arm were the bain of my life back in the day ,didn't last a year your much better off with what you've now done ,will last a lot longer than that rubber.
I read the comments so i know you have already sorted this out good old Polly 😂😂Nice one Mano it's coming together
When the bolts tightened the centre metal bush will be pinched by the frame so you won't get any movement.... don't worry... be happy
Choices are either change the bush's for those that have a smaller diameter measurement in the metal sleeve, or get slightly wider bolts to counteract the play in the metal sleeve's and the original bolts (could also mean being the original bolts that some material was lost with the rust removal process that was done so making them thinner) and maybe a metal sleeve insert could be inserted to take up the slack, the easier option would be new bolts and those would likely be stronger.
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I've sorted it. Knocked the bushes out, and fitted polyurethane ones, which have the right sized sleeve in them. All sorted 👍
@@Classiccarbscouk I believe i mention in comments on one of your other question videos recently to get upgraded bush's Mano 😉😉
am working on the same arms
Have fun 🙌💪
Your new arms are probably metric, and bolts might be imperial? Measure them both. If in doubt, ask any of the reputable Capri or Escort builders/suppliers for advice.
I've seen the metric/imperial problem with Escorts anecdotaly, and with my (long gone) Capri 3 litre (a 1969-70 one, GTXLR!).
Thank you 😊
Change and compere the imperial mesurments
LLTK
Track control arms, Mano! Bolts look very sloppy
They were used on most fords of that time, I'm sure there was different sizes Does big red have similar?
Would you be missing the "conical" washers from either side of the bush also for the anti roll bar ?
Nope, got them, blasted them, zinc them, and they are now fitted 👌
Bigger bolts required 😭 also have to be harder than ordinary ones or they will snap... ask me how I know 🙄
Valid point as sometimes manufacturers fit a higher spec bolt and nut type and it does not always get documented or advised.