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Anybody know what size the Welsh plugs are on the exhaust side of the crossflow?

Bought an XD ute and the tank has been out already. It has the pickup etc on the rear rather than on the top. Is this correct for a 79 XD or should it be on the top like an XF? It has been on the top in the 80/81 model XD utes I've owned. I suspect this tank is from an XC or earlier as it also has the single wire gauge sender. Anyone know for sure?

Anyone know what thread the coolant drain plugs are either side of the cleveland block? They are different to the oil gallery plugs, tried that already.

Is indeed 1/4 NPT, turns out they are measured differently so very close in size.

1/4 NPT, makes more sense!

Seems to be 1/2" unf, seems a bit odd to me though that there is little available in that size other than sump plugs.

I got one out no worries, the machinist did the other as it was locked solid. I wanted to get the most out of the hot tanking. Need to know the size to get replacements. He drilled and used a snap on ezy out type of tool.

Anybody used this combination? I've just fitted this today and the passenger side cable is too short to reach. Would like to know if anybody has done it before I have another look.

Either Dove Grey or Medium grey, check your trim code on the build plate. Nice car!

Thats the wrong way, that lip goes on the inside.

I'd happily use one. Without getting into a technical argument, I'd possibly go straight to the 4 barrel.

I've had a few of each and the EFI definitely goes better. They can have their issues but then the weber carbys do too. Changing the looms, tank and lines over is a decent job but certainly doable. You could probably even just use the carby lines, they are bigger anyway.

They never had cats so you wont need one. To be legal and "correct" you would need to just run all the emissions gear as factory. EGR, charcoal canister plumbed up etc.

I do have a known good ignition switch you can have for the price of postage if I can get it out in one piece, I'll have a look at it tommorow if you like. The inhibitor switches on C4s do fail, you can get new genuine from the states, same on all C4s I reckon. Get a helper to crank the car while you check the voltage on the trigger wire at the starter. If thats good I reckon solenoid or cable issue. If you dont have a good 12V at the trigger wire, go back to the plug for the inhibitor switch. The plug sits just behind the engine, has four wires. The two fat ones are for the starter trigger, one comes from the barrel and goes through the switch, the other one comes back from the switch. Bridge the terminals on the plug and see if that makes a difference, or just check whats there with the ignition switch in the start position. If that doesnt help, id go right back to the barrel and see if you're getting that 12V feed with the key turned. Just a process of finding where the signal is lost in the loom, if thats the issue. Good luck, pretty frustrating issue. Out of interest what sort of starter do you have on it?

Yeah the column is different, the wheel does indeed sit closer in an XD.

Genuine Bosch if you can get it, I don't believe there is any other quality replacement. Aftermarket ones also chew the aux shaft because the gear is machined wrong. If you're worried about reliability I'd get the Bosch one reconditioned. Now I sound like Sparky Dave! All I'd do is fit new cap rotor and TFI while its out and throw it in. They generally work forever. New coil too while its accessible.

The BBM will clear fine. Dizzy goes in the same spot, same cap and everything still.

Yeah those leads will be fine. I've had eagle one's a few times, been fine.

It's stored in an EEPROM in the cluster. Im not sure if even powering up the cluster will bring the display up. You could try though.

You can jet it to suit anything really, they are a universal carb. You can change the power valve, jets and squirter and also the idle mixture. It'll work fine once its set up.

Welcome! An XD one will fit. They are the same bumper on the XD, ZJ and ZK. Any pictures for us? Ought to start a thread, I love Fairlanes.

Make sure there's still room to get the cover over the rear stud Chris.

I've been struggling along with a bunnings ozito brand mig for a while. It's shit gasless, worked great with gas at first but now its hopeless. The missus old fella is a welder by trade, he tried it out and agreed its shit. I'm after a decent quality one, but just a 10 amp small machine. It's only for car panels so the duty cycle and amperage are irrelevant. It will just be used for occasional panel repairs once this ute is done. I see a local tool place has uni migs for 500, Cigweld does a 150 amp weldskill that are 7-800 anybody have experience with these? Cigweld also does a 150 but it looks the same as the Ozito one I have. I plan to use with gas. Or do I need to live on rice for a while and stretch for a Lincoln? If I could get something reasonable around 5-600 I'd be stoked but I'm not holding my breath. I just want a good diy one, I'm not going to be using it daily or welding over 2mm steel. Any advice would be great.

From memory the only difference from 6 to 8 cylinder is the v8 one has heat shield wrapped around it, they sit right against the exhaust.

Yeah the dash needs to come out, as does the heater box. AC lines need to be disconnected too so you may want to have the refrigerant evacuated. You'll want an assistant to help lift it out and remount it without damage. The heater core is the same between 6 and 8 cylinder. It's actually the same from XF-AU.