Search found 41 matches

by scottman1962
Tue May 22, 2018 2:29 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: throttle cable bracket
Replies: 0
Views: 2222

throttle cable bracket

Hi would anyone have sale a throttle cable bracket that fits on to the manifold 2L, and rod that fits a Webber carb, am uprating my 1600ls that fitted with a VV carb, cheers Ian
by scottman1962
Sun May 13, 2018 6:43 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Webber wanted
Replies: 0
Views: 2216

Webber wanted

Hi am after a Webber carb and manifold with auto choke, for 1600ls that is fitted with VV carb,many thanks Ian, only good one please
by scottman1962
Sun May 13, 2018 5:30 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 1600LS steering rack
Replies: 2
Views: 1818

Re: 1600LS steering rack

Many thanks for the link Andrew, looks like a fair price too,
by scottman1962
Sun May 13, 2018 12:25 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 1600LS steering rack
Replies: 2
Views: 1818

1600LS steering rack

Hi were would the bast place to buy a steering rack for a mk3, 1600 ls on mot had a advisory slight play, rack, so would like to get done,
by scottman1962
Thu Apr 26, 2018 4:55 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Which Oil? 1986 1.6 laser
Replies: 11
Views: 4453

Re: Which Oil? 1986 1.6 laser

How much oil does a 1600 take please,
by scottman1962
Tue Mar 20, 2018 3:24 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Radiator
Replies: 18
Views: 5889

Re: Radiator

[quote="Wintersock"]Hey guys. I'm due to be replacing my radiator some point in the new future... (Asap really). Is there any upgrades recommended? Also quick look on eBay.. and radiator for Capri is 160.. and a escort mk2 is 120... Anyone know the difference.. or any alternative which cou...
by scottman1962
Mon Mar 19, 2018 5:34 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Electronic ignition
Replies: 12
Views: 4364

Re: Electronic ignition

Hi would the burtonpower unit fit a motorcraft diss,
by scottman1962
Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:58 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: various capri books for sale.
Replies: 2
Views: 1655

Re: various capri books for sale.

Would biography of the mk3 still be for sale, what would the post be
cheers ian
by scottman1962
Tue May 30, 2017 6:16 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: upgrade brakes
Replies: 13
Views: 8678

Re: upgrade brakes

Many thanks
by scottman1962
Mon May 29, 2017 7:13 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: upgrade brakes
Replies: 13
Views: 8678

upgrade brakes

Hi , would like to upgrade the brakes on my 1600 ls, what would the best way to go, please bear in mind am not a lottery winner


Many thanks
by scottman1962
Wed Nov 09, 2016 10:00 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Ford Escort Mk4 Ghia
Replies: 3
Views: 2012

Re: Ford Escort Mk4 Ghia

That's very nice, i wonder if you could get classic insurance for 25 year on it, would do my son in law just passed his test, were abouts are you based
by scottman1962
Sat Jul 30, 2016 8:14 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Newbie buying questions
Replies: 19
Views: 6431

Re: Newbie buying questions

Check out the mot history https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/ 7 advisorys
by scottman1962
Sat Jul 23, 2016 7:59 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: carb quistion
Replies: 3
Views: 2144

Re: carb quistion

Thank you for the info
cheers ian
by scottman1962
Fri Jul 22, 2016 7:23 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: carb quistion
Replies: 3
Views: 2144

carb quistion

I heard and keep reading about how bad VV carbs are, i got one fitted to LS 1600, and to be honest had no problems with it, am i just lucky
by scottman1962
Sat Jul 02, 2016 4:52 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Air filters, trumpets, dizzy, restoration manual and other bits
Replies: 4
Views: 2058

Re: Air filters, trumpets, dizzy, restoration manual and other bits

Hi that would be great, could you pm , how you would like paying
cheers ian
by scottman1962
Tue Jun 28, 2016 7:30 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Air filters, trumpets, dizzy, restoration manual and other bits
Replies: 4
Views: 2058

Re: Air filters, trumpets, dizzy, restoration manual and other bits

If still available, would like both manuals could you get a price to post to notts
by scottman1962
Wed Apr 13, 2016 12:21 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Clarke Low Profile Trolley Jack
Replies: 30
Views: 7613

Re: Clarke Low Profile Trolley Jack

I hope you and jacko,have many a happy times together, and when you are down he gives you the lift you need :D
by scottman1962
Thu Apr 07, 2016 8:35 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: accuspark ingition
Replies: 12
Views: 5023

Re: accuspark ingition

Just in case you weren't aware, those Accuspark kits need a constant 12v supply which a lot of people take from the spare wire near to the headlight realy (assuming you have that), or a new feed from the fusebox. Apparently some people don't do this correctly and have issues because fo it, so thoug...
by scottman1962
Wed Apr 06, 2016 4:52 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: accuspark ingition
Replies: 12
Views: 5023

Re: accuspark ingition

Just after some more help, even though i'm not sure if i'm going to keep with the points or accuspark. Could you take a look at the coil? and what would the unit below the coil be called? Do i connect into those or the top of the coil? http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad252/scottman1962/j0yWkEG_zp...