Metallifacture Jacks

Metallifacture Co. ( Nowadays Magal Metallifacture Ltd ) supplied a majority of Automotive manufactures i,e., English Ford, BMC, Jaguar, Aston Martin, with Jacks and Tool kits etc. Some Jacks are identical between car manufactures.

English Ford P/N:  xxxx- 17080 series Jacks:

Consul, Zephyr / Zodiac MK1  EOA-17080C ( High Lift Square Hole Side Entry Jacks )
- Tripod Crank Jack - Square Insert

Anglia / Prefect 100E  100E-17080 ( High Lift Square Hole Side Entry Jacks )
-Tripod Crank Jack - Square Insert

Anglia 105E / Prefect 107E, Cortina MK2  105E-204E-211E-69ZB-69BB-17080 ( High Lift 7/8" Hole Side Entry Jacks )
-Tripod / Inverted HD "T" ( Crank or Ratchet Handle) Jack

Cortina / Lotus  MK1 113E-120E-17080 ( dome pin entry )
-"Y" Type Jack ( Ratchet Handle )

Defective Jack Handles can be rebuilt. The Ratchet Latch Spring may break. Remove the rivets and separate the two halves. Replace the spring with a similar type or a snail spring as used in a generator brush spring. Re-assemble using pop rivets as pictured lower handle.

Any additional Jack information would be appreciated.

Rear Brake Shoe Spacers

There should be a rear brake shoe spacer for the Cortina/Lotus/Corsair MK1 GT ( 10/65>) , all Cortina MK2 and EnFos of that era that incorp. the auto. adj. wheel for the b/shoes. Without it the handbrake comes out too far even after tightening the H/brake cable also the lever won't turn the auto. adj. wheel properly. Sometimes these spacers were not reinstalled after replacing the shoes. P/N: DORY-2028A for the Cortina MK2. and P/N: 2925E-2K466A for the Cortina/Lotus/Corsair (10/65>) which is not listed in the parts book. I've reproduced spacers from the original part if anyone has them missing.

English Ford Neoprene Support Straps

Reproduced neoprene support straps for English Ford exhaust systems and rear axle housing handbrake cables are now available in the parts section.
They are 1/4" neoprene re-inforced with 4 sheets of heavy duty cloth much more durable than OEM straps.
Original EnFo straps were 1/4" rubber re-inforced matting which would weaken and tear after a couple of years.
These can be purchased in straps only or with original attached hardware using screw and lock nuts instead of rivets. Items with attached hardware are sold on exchange only.

Handbrake Rear Axle Link Support Straps/or with attachments for : Anglia 105E/123E, Prefect 107E, Cortina MK1 ( includes Lotus ).

Exhaust System Support Straps/or with attachments for : Anglia 105E/123E, Prefect 107E, Cortina MK1 ( includes Lotus ), Zodiac, Zephyr,Consul MK2.

Victory Lane Magazine - English Fords at Laguna Seca 2011

Victory Lane magazine has a great article about the SCCA event held in April this year at Laguna Seca Mazda Raceway.  SCCA graciously provided space for all of the English Ford race and street cars to park together in the crowded paddock.
Later we were allowed to tour the track 5 laps with passengers during lunch time.
The whole article can be read in Victory Lane volume26.No.7 July 2011

Pete Snyders, Anglia; Bob Winkelmann, Lotus Cortina Mk1; Mark Viskov, Capri 1600