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Locost mk1 escort rear axles
JJM - 30/1/04 at 09:50 PM

Hi all-new to this building lark. Quick question for someone in the know-i've heard that when putting a mk1 escort axle in a locost that the diff is offset to the drivers side. Can anyone confirm this as i know english axles are symetrical.

Thanks, JJM


Kitlooney1000 - 30/1/04 at 10:24 PM

The axle may be symmetrical, but the pinion is offset @ 20-30mm.


DavidM - 30/1/04 at 10:56 PM

I built this part of chassis symmetrical around centreline. Rear photo shows axle symmetrical, whereas view from handbrake shows pinion offset. Rescued attachment P6160011.JPG
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DavidM - 30/1/04 at 10:58 PM

Annnnnd offset Rescued attachment P6160009.JPG
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JJM - 3/2/04 at 11:07 PM

Ah ok guys thanks for that. Learn something new every day.