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I am trying to decide on what type of discs brakes I will get fitted to my 66 xr ute. So far what I have found is the discs that would better handbrake wise would be ef el or au maybe as they have the built in "drums" that are easier to adjust and neater I think. Trouble is the actuation leavers require the direction of pull for the cable to be along the diff tubes where as the ea-ed style actuate via rotation of a screw thread on the calliper that has a small leaver on it that is pulled in direction of the front of the car. This, I think would be easier to route a custom cable in the similar layout of the origonal setup. There even looks like a custom cable is available at Retro Spares for $247.66 only thing is the lever that actuates it looks like it could possibly contact a bigger tyre and rim as the spring arm,a part of the actuation lever, sticks way out towards the rear of the car but thats just looking at web photos so its hard to be sure. Has anyone fitted either of these setups and got a handbrake cable with a safe and simple routing.would like the ef style but the origonal cable layout is a bit more complex! I WOULD INSERT PHOTOS BUT HAVE NO IDEA HOW!

I am trying to decide on what type of discs brakes I will get fitted to my 66 xr ute. So far what I have found is the discs that would better handbrake wise would be ef el or au maybe as they have the built in "drums" that are easier to adjust and neater I think. Trouble is the actuation leavers require the direction of pull for the cable to be along the diff tubes where as the ea-ed style actuate via rotation of a screw thread on the calliper that has a small leaver on it that is pulled in direction of the front of the car. This, I think would be easier to route a custom cable in the similar layout of the origonal setup. There even looks like a custom cable is available at Retro Spares for $247.66 only thing is the lever that actuates it looks like it could possibly contact a bigger tyre and rim as the spring arm,a part of the actuation lever, sticks way out towards the rear of the car but thats just looking at web photos so its hard to be sure. Has anyone fitted either of these setups and got a handbrake cable with a safe and simple routing.would like the ef style but the origonal cable layout is a bit more complex! I WOULD INSERT PHOTOS BUT HAVE NO IDEA HOW!

I would never use nolathane again in any vehicle I own, you choose yourself but, I put nolapains in my xf s pack top control arms on th rear many years ago and it belted the shite out of the ride over rough roads or potholes. The guys that conned me on them said it would handle better and ride better. Bullshite I say. Am just replacing my 66XR leefsprings with luvells and have found the rear is full of nolapain bushes so will remove the bigest and see if I can put up with it otherwise the rest will be going too!

I have a 66 xr ute with an xa width borgy (M76?)in it behind a 94 5lt xr8 motor and BTR. The borgy is hanging in there but the 25 spline axles have a slight woble and cant get replacements or get them fixed! I am having trouble getting a decent builder to make a diff for me. I have changed my mind from getting a bigger borgy or dana or 9 inch (I have a nice xy housing) but they have all got drawbacks. 9 inch are VERY heavy and I dont realy need one with my stock 5lt. The little borgy is limited to what little stuff I can by for centres and the m80s are probably the size for me but cant find a builder that will supply EVERYTHING! I find most builders are in Melbourne or vic and thats not close enough as I am in Newcastle area. So for its either they dont like m80s, want use 2nd hand parts, use the centres they have, use the new heavy after market 9 housings not mine, want to build the diff as they say not what I ask for, wont do brakes and brake lines and wont do handbrakes. Maybe I am fussy wanting them to make a complete item but? Anyway any segestions? Looking for trutrac 31 spline, disc brakes either 9 inch as I have a housing or m80? Any help appreciated.

Thanks mate

What are the differences between xw xy and xa xb gerbox cross mounts. I an particulately interested in the width appart of the two end mount holes and of the recesses for exhaust pipes if they are wider in xa xb versus xw xy. Just cant see the differences, if any, but thought the outside mount holes or exhaust releifs wre wider in xa xb.

Does anyone know if the 4 speed auto has a spigot shaft bearing in the back of the crank? And is it the same in the manual t5 as I am wanting to replace the rear seal and would do the bearing while there along with the auto exrension housing bush and seal. Also anyone got advice or techniques for replacing the engine rear seal while motors in the car.

In the states they had 5lts that were HO, HIGH OUTPUT HAHA and units they put in work horses like small f truck and vans etc. These non HO motors were very low powered at about 135 hp versus the HO 165KW or 210hp or so. They should have just put a LO on the low output motors as HO raises hope of our power we relate to GTHO in Australia.....if only!

speeking of axles, does anyone have info on xw xy 9 "diff bearing sizes. I particularly want measurements.

the axles should measure.....LEFT HAND 27 AND 1/8 INCH(689MM)....RIGHT HAND 31 AND 1/4 9793.75MM). THE MEASUREMENT IS TAKEN BY HOOKING YOUR TAPE ONTO THE OUTSIDE OF THE AXLE FLANGE AND MEASURING DOWN AT AN ANGLE TO THE VERY OTHER END OF THE AXLE SPLINES END AT THE END OF THE AXLE. A least thats how Toms / KA axles are measured and would say most do.

Ok thanks for the info guys. My xy 9 inch has measured up as 1129MM centres on perches which may be close to correct! ?

Has anyone got diff perch/saddle measurements for various falcon, fairlane models to assist diff building and identification. All measurements in metric or imperial measured at the centre of the perch. You can also measure the side closest to the outside of the car to the inner side of the other side to give a centre measirement. Cant find anything on the net so all models would be great!

Hi folks. I have a 1966 XR ute with an auto EB XR8 efi motor and ecu. Since buying it about 7 years ago its had wiring for the ignition and fuel pump wired so as it will run the motor by switching from ON to accesories quickly or accidentaly. There are other electrical items that run on the ACC position as well that shouldnt such as the gauges, after market/custom. I will be attempting to get the ignition switch, xr-xy style, to a position i can try to figure whats what at that end but will also need to know where the wires plug into the ecu. Does anyone have a decent link or diagram of the ecu pin locations. I had one and lost the info but am hoping for help here. The car was partialy rewired but I feel the results are a big mess as origonal wire colours are gone and its married the the xr and eb wiring into a shamozle. Also what terminal on the XR switch is ACC and what is the terminal for what ever runs on th ON position. From what I think the centre terminal is power but the others are ????

I know this sounds obviose but check a bulb is not blown. With less load on the flasher unit it works faster. Also if you have added led bulbs tbey can do the same thing depending on what sort was put in.

Thanks. The way i measured it was off the front of the motor on a pulley or hamonic. It runs syraight off the end of th crank so gives a clear measirement but still have to allow for the angle the vehicle sits, as in front down, level or arse down. Also the angle of the floor you are on. I will have to do it all again as I cant find it in any of my many note books. Got a feeling it was about 8 degrees down on th motor but cant remember. Love to know for sure about the tunnel!