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by PDanher
Mon Nov 18, 2019 12:35 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 3.0 Ghia - Problems
Replies: 53
Views: 12212

Re: 3.0 Ghia - Problems

Figured I'd reply just in case there's anybody else out there who, like me, isn't as mechanically inclined - and has a similar problem. And if anyone's curious, I did take it to a garage to look at the fuel problems - all they ended up doing was running a compression test which came back at 170 on 4...
by PDanher
Tue Oct 29, 2019 12:14 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 3.0 Ghia - Problems
Replies: 53
Views: 12212

Re: 3.0 Ghia - Problems

Figured it out - carb float was set too low.
by PDanher
Thu Aug 15, 2019 6:31 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 3.0 Ghia - Problems
Replies: 53
Views: 12212

Re: 3.0 Ghia - Problems

I think it's definitely the carb at this point. I've no issues running the car for the first 10 minutes, as soon as it hits operating temperature (presumably when choke comes off?) it just loses power; it lacks pull, it sometimes chokes when you press the accelerator to go - and when you turn it off...
by PDanher
Tue Jul 23, 2019 6:58 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 3.0 Ghia - Problems
Replies: 53
Views: 12212

Re: 3.0 Ghia - Problems

Can't remember if I detailed it earlier in this thread, but before I swapped the mechanical fuel pump with an electrical one - I found that after 15 minutes or so of driving the fuel would start to drain back (if I lifted the bonnet I could see the fuel filter was half full and was bubbling like mad...
by PDanher
Mon Jul 08, 2019 8:40 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 3.0 Ghia - Problems
Replies: 53
Views: 12212

Re: 3.0 Ghia - Problems

Sorted the overheating by reversing the fan (placing it on the other side). Still running lumpy and adjusting the screws doesn't appear to speed up the engine at all, so I can't get it running at its fastest point - after screwing it in or out it just seems to get lumpier rather than speeding up or ...
by PDanher
Fri Jun 28, 2019 3:19 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 3.0 Ghia - Problems
Replies: 53
Views: 12212

Re: 3.0 Ghia - Problems

I get what you mean now. Going to look into that this weekend, cheers.
by PDanher
Thu Jun 27, 2019 2:06 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 3.0 Ghia - Problems
Replies: 53
Views: 12212

Re: 3.0 Ghia - Problems

Like I said, I'm not mechanically inclined.

We have had the carb off and changed the diaphragms at some point in the past. The issue of fuel running back didn't start until then, if I recall correctly. How can I tell if the carb float is 'leaking' exactly? And how do I sort it if it is?
by PDanher
Sun Jun 23, 2019 4:47 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 3.0 Ghia - Problems
Replies: 53
Views: 12212

Re: 3.0 Ghia - Problems

Found the mixture screws and fiddled with them. Engine isn't running as lumpy anymore and it actually sounds pretty sweet, though the squealing sound is still there - but really faint. Doesn't appear to be overheating anymore now that it's hooked up to the electric radiator again - must have been th...
by PDanher
Sun Jun 23, 2019 11:16 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 3.0 Ghia - Problems
Replies: 53
Views: 12212

Re: 3.0 Ghia - Problems

Hi all, Did anyone else notice the oil pressure gauge showing zero pressure, from my experience the gauge needle move's even at cranking speed let alone at idle speed or has it been disconnected? Good spot, we haven't got the gauge connected up. Hi mate, I have a 3 litre Ghia and over the years have...
by PDanher
Sat Jun 22, 2019 2:08 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 3.0 Ghia - Problems
Replies: 53
Views: 12212

Re: 3.0 Ghia - Problems

Thanks for all the replies people, It has an electrical ignition, so thankfully no points to deal with. Though I did have issues with the rotor arm sitting too low (causing lumpy running) - but that's now sorted. Coil is also new. Rad weld was the name I was looking for - we added some of that a wee...
by PDanher
Fri Jun 21, 2019 8:56 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 3.0 Ghia - Problems
Replies: 53
Views: 12212

3.0 Ghia - Problems

Evening all, I've had my Ford Capri 3.0 Ghia (automatic) for just over a year. It has been stood in a garage since 1994 and was put on the road just over 6 months ago after being somewhat rebuilt (still some welding needs to be done, but most parts under the bonnet have been replaced). I've been usi...