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#31
Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / NEED HELP regarding Salisbury ...
Last post by cobra06FR - July 07, 2026, 16:55:51Dear All,
I won AK1317.
I know the rear axel is the original Salisbury part. However I have no clue what the drive ratio is for this axel
I hear it could be 2.88 or 3.15 ? Does anyone know with reasonnable certainty what was mounted in 1989 ?
My engine is a 302 SVO and the gear box is the Borg Warner T5WC.
If not, does anyone know how to figure out ?
The reason for which I investigate this is because I had a major failure of my gearbox.I think I need to chain it as both the entry 1 the main shaft have been dammaged. As the gear box has 50000 miles I think it is probably best replacing it rather that replacing these 2 shafts.
Obviously there has been a lot of different T5WC mounted on AC and mine does not have the gear ratios corresponding to the only one new T5 produced by Tremec these days. And the new T5 from Tremec has got a 5th gear ratio of 0.63 whilst my BW T5 had a 5th gear ratio of 0.68. My 5th gear was already a "good overdrive" and thus I need to know my salisbury ratio as the new T5 is even longer.
I do not want to run into a non usable 5th gear.
hope this is clear. Let me know if not, I would try to rephrase.
Many many thanks in advance
Looking forward reading from you.
With my very best regards
Laurent
I won AK1317.
I know the rear axel is the original Salisbury part. However I have no clue what the drive ratio is for this axel
I hear it could be 2.88 or 3.15 ? Does anyone know with reasonnable certainty what was mounted in 1989 ?
My engine is a 302 SVO and the gear box is the Borg Warner T5WC.
If not, does anyone know how to figure out ?
The reason for which I investigate this is because I had a major failure of my gearbox.I think I need to chain it as both the entry 1 the main shaft have been dammaged. As the gear box has 50000 miles I think it is probably best replacing it rather that replacing these 2 shafts.
Obviously there has been a lot of different T5WC mounted on AC and mine does not have the gear ratios corresponding to the only one new T5 produced by Tremec these days. And the new T5 from Tremec has got a 5th gear ratio of 0.63 whilst my BW T5 had a 5th gear ratio of 0.68. My 5th gear was already a "good overdrive" and thus I need to know my salisbury ratio as the new T5 is even longer.
I do not want to run into a non usable 5th gear.
hope this is clear. Let me know if not, I would try to rephrase.
Many many thanks in advance
Looking forward reading from you.
With my very best regards
Laurent
#32
General Discussion / Invitation to The Best of Brit...
Last post by bobbylangley - July 03, 2026, 16:26:30I am writing to invite you some of your fellow Norfolk & Suffolk members to this year's Best of British Cars event on Friday 24 July.
As you know, our trial event in August last year was a great success with multiple prestige British marques on show, including Aston Martin, Lotus, Jaguar, Bentley, AC and Bristol!
A brief video of last year's event is here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CcxHQL7qgbQIoujG0xw6tz5gCW9bka9L/view?usp=sharing
We would very much like to welcome some more of your members to this invitation-only event, held at our beautiful private cricket ground where the emphasis once again is for those attending to enjoy a sociable and convivial pre-weekend late afternoon/early evening with fellow enthusiasts and to contribute to a fabulous display of the best of British cars from all eras. We are expecting a bigger turn out this year with more marques represented. D o please encourage some of your fellow members to join us with their cars as it would be nice to have several ACs and Bristols on show.
As before, there will be a BBQ and bar with the proceeds going to The East Anglian Air Ambulance and Ashby St Mary church. There is no entry fee.
Ashby St Mary Cricket Club, Hall Road, Ashby St Mary, Norfolk NR14 7BL
Full details are at: www.thebestofbritishcars.com
Chris Kemp – Organiser & host
As you know, our trial event in August last year was a great success with multiple prestige British marques on show, including Aston Martin, Lotus, Jaguar, Bentley, AC and Bristol!
A brief video of last year's event is here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CcxHQL7qgbQIoujG0xw6tz5gCW9bka9L/view?usp=sharing
We would very much like to welcome some more of your members to this invitation-only event, held at our beautiful private cricket ground where the emphasis once again is for those attending to enjoy a sociable and convivial pre-weekend late afternoon/early evening with fellow enthusiasts and to contribute to a fabulous display of the best of British cars from all eras. We are expecting a bigger turn out this year with more marques represented. D o please encourage some of your fellow members to join us with their cars as it would be nice to have several ACs and Bristols on show.
As before, there will be a BBQ and bar with the proceeds going to The East Anglian Air Ambulance and Ashby St Mary church. There is no entry fee.
Ashby St Mary Cricket Club, Hall Road, Ashby St Mary, Norfolk NR14 7BL
Full details are at: www.thebestofbritishcars.com
Chris Kemp – Organiser & host
#33
Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Re: Parking Brake Lever / Grip...
Last post by westcott - July 02, 2026, 15:23:46You can rework the handle to chrome/polished stainless with polished metal button.
My own one on the right has a welded assembly from original Ford lever with MG Midget handle/actuation.
3 pictures on the left show what I did to 3 MK IV levers/cars:
My own one on the right has a welded assembly from original Ford lever with MG Midget handle/actuation.
3 pictures on the left show what I did to 3 MK IV levers/cars:
#34
Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Re: Mk IV AK1041 for sale
Last post by westcott - July 02, 2026, 15:15:31Hello Markus, you can drop me a message for information exchange, I'm close to Saarlouis. Feel free to join us in Saarlouis for our Saar-Lor-Lux Cobra IG Meeting, July 24.-26.
You will met at least 3 other MK IVs and their owners or the other way arround !
You will met at least 3 other MK IVs and their owners or the other way arround !
#35
Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Re: How to remove Factory OEM ...
Last post by westcott - July 02, 2026, 15:10:55Those are rivets, no screw. The leather has a metal ring glued inside and the rivets connect this ring to the tunnel.
You can open the seam carefully and remove the rivets from the top or you disassemble ghe tunnel to the top and remove the rivets from inside of the tunnel. In this case you don't need to open the shifter bag seam.
You can open the seam carefully and remove the rivets from the top or you disassemble ghe tunnel to the top and remove the rivets from inside of the tunnel. In this case you don't need to open the shifter bag seam.
#36
Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / Re: LSV982 - This Cobra is reg...
Last post by B.P.Bird - June 27, 2026, 19:48:06As Robin points out whatever identity is claimed this is not an A.C. and as Graham points out this particular abuse of the DVLA system and the loss of identity for a genuine 2 Litre saloon is not an isolated example.
Those involved in this practice are skating on pretty thin ice, not least the offences associated with driving an uninsured motor vehicle. You can form your own opinion here:
https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-registration/structurally-modified-vehicles
'What a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive.....'
Barrie
Those involved in this practice are skating on pretty thin ice, not least the offences associated with driving an uninsured motor vehicle. You can form your own opinion here:
https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-registration/structurally-modified-vehicles
'What a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive.....'
Barrie
#37
Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / Re: LSV982 - This Cobra is reg...
Last post by Flyinghorse - June 21, 2026, 20:46:31This car has a similar story
https://www.marreyt.com/en/stocklist/AC-Ace-2.6L-Ruddspeed-Special#details
https://www.marreyt.com/en/stocklist/AC-Ace-2.6L-Ruddspeed-Special#details
#38
Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Re: Steering column bush (lowe...
Last post by B.P.Bird - June 20, 2026, 21:11:09Russ et al,
That information applies to the Mk.IV CRS as well. The original Triumph Dolomite bushing seems to crack up every 25 years or so with a rather sudden and disquieting death rattle. Fortunately the steering remains unaffected. The polyurethane upgrade 'Superflex SF 2109K' is available from Rimmer Bros. and one hopes it will last forever....
Barrie
That information applies to the Mk.IV CRS as well. The original Triumph Dolomite bushing seems to crack up every 25 years or so with a rather sudden and disquieting death rattle. Fortunately the steering remains unaffected. The polyurethane upgrade 'Superflex SF 2109K' is available from Rimmer Bros. and one hopes it will last forever....
Barrie
#39
Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Steering column bush (lower)
Last post by russhird - June 19, 2026, 14:27:11I have just replaced the lower steering column bush on my Mk4 Cobra I found that superpro make the bush part number is SPF2109, Maybe from a triumph Dolomite. Hope this helps, I beleive this is not an uncommon problem.
Cheers Russ
Cheers Russ
#40
Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Greyhound video on YouTube
Last post by nikbj68 - June 18, 2026, 23:00:47Whilst attending a local car meeting one evening, Dad was approached by a young gent, asking if he could film a brief interview/drive with him & the Greyhound.
Here's the result! 😎
Here's the result! 😎