Hi there, I was just doing a search of the web and came across this group and thought that I MUST join. I'm the proud owner of a Cortina TE Ghia 4.1 x-flow...
If it's one of the Lucas alternators regulator failure is very common and can be replaced easily. I'm not sure about other types but it's usually possible to...
Hi, I have a 1970 Norman 23 cabin cruiser (boat), that is fitted with a Ford X-flow engine, probably 1100cc or 1300cc. After lying idle for weeks at a time, ...
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Jun 26, 2004 5:50 am
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Hi Why not mount a small header tank and tee in a valve to your fuel line to the carby and let gravity do the work for you. If your worried then about rubbish...
In a message dated 26/06/2004 8:11:03 AM GMT Daylight Time, ... Hi Anton, Good thinking....but I don't have sufficient space above the engine. In days of yore,...
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Jun 26, 2004 7:31 am
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Electric fuel pump is *definitely* the best solution to this problem. As for the "spark" thing, just think about it, most modern cars have electric pumps...
I found (2) numbers on the engine. ANY help is appreciated as I am in the market for a Carb and have to get the right one. This engine resides in my 1947...
Hi guys, just got hold of a Mk II Cortina! Very new to this classic car thing so was wondering if... a) anyone can give me tips on what I should be looking for...
Congrats on finding yourself a mk2. I owned one for 7 years so I pretty much got to know it inside out. Mechanically they are very simple and have few real...
In a message dated 18/10/2004 23:44:30 PM GMT Daylight Time, ... Hi Sid, Did you know (I didn't, until recently), that there are a few Ford 1600 X-flows that...
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Oct 19, 2004 5:44 am
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No, I never knew about the diesel conversion. That's certainly interesting. I'd be fairly surprised if the manifold from any of Ford's purpose built diesels...
Hi Sid, I think it was a university who did the conversions, possibly known as the Watermotor Sea Leopard, and the petrol was known as the Sea Tiger, or vice ...
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You need to change the belhousing and input shaft to fit later gearboxes to the mk2 as the mk2 uses a hydraulic clutch whereas later ones are cable and ...
Hi, I just found this group and decided to join. I live in California and I own a 1968 Cortina Mk2 wagon (Estate) that I found on Ebay about a year ago. I...
Welcome to the group Neal. It's a very quiet list so it's always good hear from new members. I'm pleased to hear you've found a decent mk2. I owned one for 7...
hey all I thought I would post this because they damn near took away almost all my bills. I think its worth at least checking out if you have too many bills......
Testing the waters. Would like to find a Mk1 Cortina 2dr/GT model in the states, in good shape, if possible. Been checking ALL around the internet, no success....
what part of the states are you john i know of a few in Southern calif Lynda ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Check out the new Yahoo!...
I'm in the West Central Florida area.. Also known as the I-4 corridor (Interstate 4). Tampa, Fl. ... From: Lynda Masters <escortina_lady@...> Sent: Nov...
It would have to be shipped. So, it all depends on the condition and what shipping costs are to be incurred. ... From: Lynda Masters <escortina_lady@...>...
Sooooo. I bought a Mark one series 2 LoCort (registered rusty restorable roller) to restore. In the process, I found another registered rebodied not as rusty...
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