Kent engine oil dipsticks / timing covers

Three types of dipsticks for the Kent series front bowl oil pan. They should have the part number stamped on the end of the dipstick.

Anglia 105E/123E, Prefect 107E, Capri 109E, Cortina 1200.

P/N: 105E-6752 ( 997 / 1198 / 1340 engines )
Length: 17" to 19"
Full mark to center stop: 9.5"
Note: Error in Anglia 105E parts book:  listed 105E-6752 as 105E-6752B

Cortina MK1/2 1500, Capri 116E 1500.

P/N: 105E-6752B ( 1500 pre-crossflow )
Length: 18.5"
Full mark to center stop 9"

Cortina MK2 1600.

P/N: 2737E-6752A or DORY-6750B.
Length: 20.5"
Full mark to center stop: 9.5"
Note: 105E-6752 will interchange with DORY-6750B

Timing cover

P/N: 105E-6059B EnFo and DORY-6019A FoMoCo. Interchange.
Note: Only difference is the tube boss is slightly beefier on the later FoMoCo cover.

Dipstick tube

P/N: 105E-6754 or DORY-6754A
Tube length varies: 3.5" to 4"
Tube length inserted into timing cover: 3"

Dipstick notches and tubes wear out, in some cases, nearly 1/8" worn off the dipstick notch.
Causing an inaccurate oil quantity reading on the dipstick. A way around this is to apply 3/8" thin walled shrink tube around the notch. Cut length 1" and adjust 1/4"-1/2" below the notch.
Note: Will also help seal the dipstick tube preventing blow by from a worn engine.

English Ford 105E/107E/307E/309E Steering Damper kits

Steering dampers kits are produced for LHD English Ford Anglia, Prefect, and Thames models only. $140
These kits include all the brackets, hardware, new hydraulic damper and instructions. Similar to what was offered as an accessory through Ford of England parts catalog.

Even after rebuilding the front suspension and steering box the traverse or drag link will still shimmy a bit on rough roads. This can be felt on the steering wheel. Installing a steering damper from the body to the traverse bar eliminates vibration and shimming. Giving a smoother ride. It will not produce a heavy steering or an extra load on the suspension components.

Pete