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by sierra3dr
Sat Jun 03, 2023 2:26 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Non starter
Replies: 7
Views: 1635

Re: Non starter

Did you check for spark?
by sierra3dr
Tue Sep 20, 2022 1:39 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Capri Horn 2.8i
Replies: 10
Views: 1609

Re: Capri Horn 2.8i

Fuse 1 Mk3.jpg
by sierra3dr
Tue Sep 20, 2022 1:14 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Timing Question - too much advance?
Replies: 15
Views: 2149

Re: Timing Question - too much advance?

Chris83 wrote: Thu Sep 15, 2022 5:16 pm If the distributor is junk any idea where to get a decent electronic one from?
Has it been converted from points to electronic ignition?
by sierra3dr
Tue Jun 07, 2022 12:58 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Funeral convoy
Replies: 0
Views: 3040

Funeral convoy

Some of you might know Gary Lloyd (restoring a Minker,likes all Classics aswell) ,it is sad news that he has passed away at the age of 50. Would members from the Manchester area,be interested in being part of a convoy at his funeral?. FRIDAY, JUNE 17 Gary's funeral courtage will be heading along Twe...
by sierra3dr
Sat Dec 26, 2020 1:28 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Gift from Pinto Nick .........
Replies: 8
Views: 1779

Re: Gift from Pinto Nick .........

:lol: Are you a HGV driver,in case you might get stranded in Dover? :D
by sierra3dr
Fri Dec 25, 2020 11:01 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 2.8i wiring diagram
Replies: 1
Views: 809

Re: 2.8i wiring diagram

Is there a huge difference to the wiring diagrams of other engines? The only difference I surmise,is the K-jet wiring.
capri wiring.jpg
K-jet wiring
https://www.ford-capri.ch/start-d/foto- ... c-l-5.html
by sierra3dr
Sun Nov 15, 2020 2:57 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Worrying times ahead...
Replies: 14
Views: 2323

Re: Worrying times ahead...

But the news report is stating the ban on FF vehicle sales. It's not saying FF is not going exist. Petrol will be around for decades
by sierra3dr
Sat Nov 14, 2020 2:13 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Coil Connector
Replies: 4
Views: 1375

Re: Coil Connector

There's usually one green wire involved. How come there's two?
by sierra3dr
Sat Nov 14, 2020 2:10 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Spark plugs
Replies: 5
Views: 1750

Re: Spark plugs

Looks sound to me,just a tad rich
by sierra3dr
Sat Nov 14, 2020 2:08 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Are speed cameras safe?
Replies: 24
Views: 6385

Re: Are speed cameras safe?

Speed limits are there to keep everyone safe. There are those who can drive at higher speeds with good concentration and forward observation. On the otherhand,there are motorists who don't have such strong qualities for higher speeds. DVLA are not going to pick and choose which drivers are allowed a...
by sierra3dr
Sat Nov 14, 2020 1:55 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Bar b qued pork shoulder
Replies: 4
Views: 1101

Re: Bar b qued pork shoulder

Jasonmarie wrote: Sat Nov 14, 2020 1:45 pm All is there a vegetarian option ? :lol:
That does make me want to become a vegetarian...yuuuuk...I avoid eating pig if I can. Is there such thing as a secular vegetarian? :mrgreen:
by sierra3dr
Tue Nov 10, 2020 7:31 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Am I A Robot ?
Replies: 12
Views: 2111

Re: Am I A Robot ?

You could be a humanoid
by sierra3dr
Sun Aug 23, 2020 11:49 am
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: My 1983 1.6 Cabaret for sale(angry)
Replies: 10
Views: 4258

Re: My 1983 1.6 Cabaret for sale(angry)

I had it jet washed and here is a photo of the underside
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmVH0OjIg5M
by sierra3dr
Sun Aug 23, 2020 11:42 am
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: My 1983 1.6 Cabaret for sale(angry)
Replies: 10
Views: 4258

Re: My 1983 1.6 Cabaret for sale(angry)

I'm not too keen on the Youtube video quality after I've downloaded it.
by sierra3dr
Sun Aug 23, 2020 11:37 am
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: My 1983 1.6 Cabaret for sale(angry)
Replies: 10
Views: 4258

Re: My 1983 1.6 Cabaret for sale(angry)

Major_Tom wrote: Fri Aug 14, 2020 7:16 pm
What is it that falls onto the floor at 1:33? Sounds just like cassette butI can't make it out
It's the model of the capri,stuck on the dash with gaffer
by sierra3dr
Wed Aug 12, 2020 9:05 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 1983 ford capri 1.6 L
Replies: 11
Views: 6320

Re: 1983 ford capri 1.6 L

Superb result. It can be quite demanding when other matters take priority
by sierra3dr
Fri Jul 31, 2020 10:40 am
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: My 1983 1.6 Cabaret for sale(angry)
Replies: 10
Views: 4258

Re: My 1983 1.6 Cabaret for sale(angry)

I'm certain it won't pass the next MOT. I'm best putting the video for public view. I've just done a video,it didn't come out correctly
by sierra3dr
Fri Jul 31, 2020 7:14 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Valve clearance (again)
Replies: 16
Views: 3010

Re: Valve clearance (again)

Major_Tom wrote: Wed Jul 29, 2020 12:23 pm
sierra3dr wrote: Wed Jul 29, 2020 10:11 am aaah,but the question is,were the locking nuts locked up from your last adjustment? :D I thought I was the only scatterbrain :mrgreen:
Well the forum has to have a couple of scatterbrains in order to fulfil its diversity quotient.
:mrgreen: :mrgreen: