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- Mon Nov 18, 2019 12:35 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: 3.0 Ghia - Problems
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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...
- Tue Oct 29, 2019 12:14 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: 3.0 Ghia - Problems
- Replies: 53
- Views: 12427
Re: 3.0 Ghia - Problems
Figured it out - carb float was set too low.
- Thu Aug 15, 2019 6:31 am
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: 3.0 Ghia - Problems
- Replies: 53
- Views: 12427
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...
- Tue Jul 23, 2019 6:58 am
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: 3.0 Ghia - Problems
- Replies: 53
- Views: 12427
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...
- Mon Jul 08, 2019 8:40 am
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: 3.0 Ghia - Problems
- Replies: 53
- Views: 12427
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 ...
- Fri Jun 28, 2019 3:19 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: 3.0 Ghia - Problems
- Replies: 53
- Views: 12427
Re: 3.0 Ghia - Problems
I get what you mean now. Going to look into that this weekend, cheers.
- Thu Jun 27, 2019 2:06 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: 3.0 Ghia - Problems
- Replies: 53
- Views: 12427
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?
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?
- Sun Jun 23, 2019 4:47 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: 3.0 Ghia - Problems
- Replies: 53
- Views: 12427
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...
- Sun Jun 23, 2019 11:16 am
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: 3.0 Ghia - Problems
- Replies: 53
- Views: 12427
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...
- Sat Jun 22, 2019 2:08 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: 3.0 Ghia - Problems
- Replies: 53
- Views: 12427
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...
- Fri Jun 21, 2019 8:56 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: 3.0 Ghia - Problems
- Replies: 53
- Views: 12427
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...