Bob Magnotti wrote:
> Please help me understand what a floater is. My visual image is not related
> to auto rear ends?
>
> Bob Magnotti
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Larry Gallo [SMTP:agallo@pcfl.net]
> Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2000 5:07 PM
> To: JHarkness@aol.com
> Cc: wsthompson@thicko.com; vintage-race@autox.team.net;
> team-thicko@autox.team.net; BillDentin@aol.com
> Subject: Re: Triumphs and roll overs
>
> Eight inch Ford -- any idea what cars used it
> --Pinto/Capri/English/what?
> The floater axle of the Healey is best, probably overkill for brakes
> and
> Ring & Pinion, and somebody reminded me that MGB is a floater also.
>
> JHarkness@aol.com wrote:
>
> > Having 'been there' myself, I converted to an 8" Ford about a year
> ago. Same
> > gear ratios available, actually heavier than stock, and no
> discernable
> > performance difference. Considerably improved peace of mind. Had
> a bit of a
> > discussion about originality with the VDCA, but even they relented
> on this as
> > a safety conversion. John Harkness
>
The best drawing and explanation I have seen in print is at website
http://www.summitoffroad.com/fullfloat.html
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TR6 -- 29 and still running
TR4 -- 39 but no longer racing
uncle jack -- temporarily sidelined
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