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Old 02-07-2015, 05:43 PM   #1
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Default Capri/Escort ball joint nut thread type/ size

Hi everyone,
I am searching for some information regarding the type and size of nut used on the ball joint of Mk 1/2 Escorts and Capri's.
My project car sits in Perth while I live in Mt Isa in sunny Qld, and I have discovered that the ball joint nut is missing, making it unsafe and quite difficult to move around and onto a tilt tray truck.
If someone could help me out with this info, I could get my (very not car-savvy) friend to instal the nut so I can move my car to places more suitable.
I'm a little scared as he is likely to force on the wrong type of nut and screw up the track control arm and ball joint.
On my road Capri, I recall a castle nut and split pin arrangement, but see these days more TCA's use a Nyloc nut..
Either way, as long as the thread is compatible, it will enable the vehicle to be moved into a shed for storage.
Hope to hear from you.
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Old 03-07-2015, 06:09 AM   #2
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Default Re: Capri/Escort ball joint nut thread type/ size

cant answer the nut size or thread pitch it has ..

picture of the ball joint ..correct these new ones are nyloc nuts

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ford-Esco...item415e43b459
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Old 03-07-2015, 07:08 PM   #3
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Default Re: Capri/Escort ball joint nut thread type/ size

Thank you for the lead, I have managed to get Race Tune Services in Maida Vale WA to send a couple to aforementioned un-car savvy friend for him to put on the ball joint.
Here's hoping!!
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Old 03-07-2015, 07:14 PM   #4
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thats great service from Race Tune Services ..
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