| Group |
Ja/Jb |
Ka/Kb |
Lb/Lc |
M |
O |
P |
Q |
F 5000 |
R |
Fa |
Fb |
Fc |
Va |
Vb |
| Date |
0-1930 |
1931-40 |
1946-60 |
1961-65 |
1966-69 |
1968-1972 |
1970-77 |
Pre 1978 |
Post 1977 |
Pre 1978 |
1978-1983 |
1984-1989 |
Pre-1975 |
1975-1985 |
|
General Equipment
A: The following components are acceptable on all vehicles within the various groups listed, regardless of the original equipment fitted to individual vehicles
|
| Braided brake lines |
Yes** |
Yes** |
Yes** |
Yes** |
Yes** |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Braided clutch lines |
Yes** |
Yes** |
Yes** |
Yes** |
Yes** |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Braided oil lines |
Yes* |
Yes* |
Yes* |
Yes* |
Yes* |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Braided fuel lines |
Yes* |
Yes* |
Yes* |
Yes* |
Yes* |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Braided water lines |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
| Geared starters |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Nyloc nuts |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Pop rivets |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dzus fasteners |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Cap screws |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Electrical spade terminals |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Electric fuel pumps |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
OIP |
OIP |
| Ignition coils (square) |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Ford oil filters (plate type) |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Accusump oil systems |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| 3 port oil pumps*** |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
No |
No |
No |
No |
N/A |
No |
No |
No |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
OIP: Only where used on the particular vehicle in the period.
Yes**: Anodised colours not allowed and braided lines to be covered with black shrink wrap.
Yes*: Anodised colours not allowed
*** In post 1960 Ford 4cyl based racing engines e.g pushrod twincam BD series and FV series.
B: This guide indicates the typical components that should be used on vehicles in each group period.
However where a particular vehicle's period specification varies from the list, then that vehicle's period specification will prevail.
These exceptions may only be used by application and specific approval of the Eligibility Committee.
| Group |
Ja/Jb |
Ka/Kb |
Lb/Lc |
M |
O |
P |
Q |
F 5000 |
R |
Fa |
Fb |
Fc |
Va |
Vb |
| Date |
0-1930 |
1931-40 |
1946-60 |
1961-65 |
1966-69 |
1968-1972 |
1970-77 |
Pre 1978 |
Post 1977 |
Pre 1978 |
1978-1983 |
1984-1989 |
Pre-1975 |
1975-1985 |
| Fiberglass bodywork |
No |
No |
OIP |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Twin leading shoe brakes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Alternators |
No |
No |
No |
OIP |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Twelve point nuts |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Phillips head screws |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rod end bearings (uniballs) |
No |
No |
OIP |
OIP |
OIP |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Roller rockers |
No |
No |
(Yes) |
(Yes) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Chrome plating |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Gold dichromate plating |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Coloured anodising (components) |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
OIP: Only where used on the particular vehicle in the period.
(Yes): all cars except Formula Junior