What exactly are the differences between a mk1 and mk2 mono in detail would be nice. I don't mind a long answer. Thanks
Not many, Differences Im aware of: lower bulkhead in front of engine has extra clearance for the longer FE engine block & pulleys etc, IIRC coolant lines run down LHS of cockpit ( might be only MKIIB ), also the instrument panel was fabricated from flat sheet on the MKII, more difference in later MKII bodywork for tire clearance & ducting for cooling etc.. Short answer which I guess your asking, can a MKI mono become a MKII mono, yes with a bit of extra re-work.
Thank you jac Mac now I know a few more tid bits .
Any more info out there.
Any more info out there.
The coolant lines down the side are MK II "B" only as is the sheet alloy dash, MK II "A"s used the standard fiberglass dash like a MK I. There are some additional reinforcements on the tub in the engine bay with some doubler plates, etc. Superformance's tub is mostly MK II spec in the engine bay.
Thank you Rick
I am really interested in the mk2 tub the early one like 1046 . I see a few differences on the outside but to see the good bits in side would be very helpful.
I am really interested in the mk2 tub the early one like 1046 . I see a few differences on the outside but to see the good bits in side would be very helpful.
Thank you Rick
I am interested in the early mk2 tub like 1046 and what exactly made them different than the mk1 .What do the doubler plates look like.
I am interested in the early mk2 tub like 1046 and what exactly made them different than the mk1 .What do the doubler plates look like.
If you look at the restoration videos of 1046 you can see there is an extra skin that has been riveted and gas welded onto the back of the rear hoop. it is evident in the video when they are aligning the clutch.
I believe there is also some additional cut outs to duct air for the fuel pumps in the left hand B pillar.
Rear sub structure is vastly different to support the T44.
The lower chassis mount for the bell housing on the T44 is in a different spot relative to the crank centreline than it is for the 5DS25 equipped cars from what I can work out. These mounts are also the same mounts that are used for the rear support structure.
Ryan
I believe there is also some additional cut outs to duct air for the fuel pumps in the left hand B pillar.
Rear sub structure is vastly different to support the T44.
The lower chassis mount for the bell housing on the T44 is in a different spot relative to the crank centreline than it is for the 5DS25 equipped cars from what I can work out. These mounts are also the same mounts that are used for the rear support structure.
Ryan
The extra skin on the back of the rear hoop is that a doubler. Would Drawing #GT40P/1/2019 be the extra skin ?
I only have a few FAV drawings so I can't be sure what all the parts are called .Another mk2 tub part I noticed was the wedge shape reinforcement from the trailing arm to motor mount .I do believe that is just on the mk2 and on the superformance .
Correct, al SPF tubs have this reinforcement used.
Yes I have many photos of this part.
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Can we see them ?
Doe's any one have photo's of the doubler plates as mentioned in #4 by rick ?
have you watched the videos of 1046 being restored?
1966 Le Mans-winning Ford GT40 restoration video, part two: disassembly
1966 Le Mans-winning Ford GT40 restoration video, part two: disassembly
at 3:53, those additional plates are not visible on 1046
1966 Le Mans-winning Ford GT40 restoration video, part three: technology
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