Back in 1989, I had an ex police, XD Falcon interceptor w/ 351, Single rail 4 spd transmission, four wheel discs, sports dash, lowered two inches, with 14x8 inch twelve slotters and BF Goodrich radial T/A's, 265/50 rear and 245/50 front. They're a very comfortable cruiser and smooth to drive. My main complaint was the crappy doors and flimsy, weak door handles that break on a regular basis. Also they are prone to rust along the sills and bottom of rear window.
Good to see another episode Jon, love the XD mate, mine is very similar GL spec, love the crossy for a daily. Dunno what the auto issue is i haven't driven mine for a few yrs and can't remember if it did the same thing. Good luck bruzzy.
Hi john, I would adjust the kick down cable and have a play around with it, with my xe after I put a reco trans in it I found it was holding the gears too long, minor adjust got it perfect, and I didn’t have to floor it to get it to kick down like before
I'm enjoying you taking your car for a drive on video there, Jon. I look forward to you doing more in the near future whenever that is. When you do convert this car to a V8, will you still use the column shift automatic as a shifter ? Look after yourself mate, catch up with you next time on the next video.
Will definitely need to put something stronger behind the v8. Maybe a c4. The only thing I can think of is the kickdown cable isn't adjusted properly? I had the cable snap on my bw35 and it was doing the opposite. It was changing gear too soon. Maybe yours is too tight?
Back in 1989, I had an ex police, XD Falcon interceptor w/ 351, Single rail 4 spd transmission, four wheel discs, sports dash, lowered two inches, with 14x8 inch twelve slotters and BF Goodrich radial T/A's, 265/50 rear and 245/50 front. They're a very comfortable cruiser and smooth to drive. My main complaint was the crappy doors and flimsy, weak door handles that break on a regular basis. Also they are prone to rust along the sills and bottom of rear window.
Yes Johnny!! I could watch the XD videos all day long mate! ❤
That XD looks sweet
Cool old bus Mate. Have the same but lucky enough to have a 351with a C4, goes OK but sounds awesome. Highly recommend going the 8.
Good to see another episode Jon, love the XD mate, mine is very similar GL spec, love the crossy for a daily. Dunno what the auto issue is i haven't driven mine for a few yrs and can't remember if it did the same thing. Good luck bruzzy.
Hi john, I would adjust the kick down cable and have a play around with it, with my xe after I put a reco trans in it I found it was holding the gears too long, minor adjust got it perfect, and I didn’t have to floor it to get it to kick down like before
I'm enjoying you taking your car for a drive on video there, Jon.
I look forward to you doing more in the near future whenever that is.
When you do convert this car to a V8, will you still use the column shift automatic as a shifter ?
Look after yourself mate, catch up with you next time on the next video.
Will definitely need to put something stronger behind the v8. Maybe a c4. The only thing I can think of is the kickdown cable isn't adjusted properly? I had the cable snap on my bw35 and it was doing the opposite. It was changing gear too soon. Maybe yours is too tight?
Mate you going to get a ford badge for the grill?
In South Africa this car is called a Ford Granada.
While the Ford Granada is styled the same as the XD Falcon, that's where the similarity ends. Two entirely different cars. Falcon is larger.
@JackSmith-x8s That's interesting. Didn't know.
What happened with the LC Torana?