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by Paul G
Fri Dec 15, 2023 9:28 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 2nd cylinder keeps on fouling spark plugs
Replies: 62
Views: 639046

Re: 2nd cylinder keeps on fouling spark plugs

!.6 and 2 litre Pinto engines don't have fuel injection in a Capri - they are carburettored. You'd think they would know that already, given that their fleet includes a 2.0 Laser that serves as a trusty daily driver and provides reliable and efficient transportation for their everyday needs. Andrew...
by Paul G
Wed Dec 13, 2023 4:34 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Who Remembers?
Replies: 1316
Views: 1843393

Re: Who Remembers?

My Nan used to use that and we had it at school too. Dreadful stuff, like wiping your bum with grease proof paper.
by Paul G
Wed Dec 13, 2023 10:55 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 2nd cylinder keeps on fouling spark plugs
Replies: 62
Views: 639046

Re: 2nd cylinder keeps on fouling spark plugs

proceedstoic wrote: Wed Dec 13, 2023 9:32 am . Also, inspect the fuel injector for the 2nd cylinder. Any signs of leakage or irregular spray pattern could be a culprit. Hope this helps, and good luck!
!.6 and 2 litre Pinto engines don't have fuel injection in a Capri - they are carburettored.
by Paul G
Wed Dec 13, 2023 10:49 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Who Remembers?
Replies: 1316
Views: 1843393

Re: Who Remembers?

Just had a new tank and immersion put in about 3 years ago. Unfortunately it's on the large gallery landing I have so it doesn't heat the house up to any
noticeable degree. Mind you the old Crittel windows don't help either.
by Paul G
Wed Dec 06, 2023 3:01 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Advice on funny running
Replies: 30
Views: 111870

Re: Advice on funny running

Braved the cold, took the rocker cover off and surprise surprise, exhaust valve on piston 4 is tight as you like. Couldn't feel my fingers after I'd got to that point so will go and adjust them all properly later, but reality is the head needs new seats so if anyone can recommend somewhere to get t...
by Paul G
Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:28 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Happy Birthday Andrew
Replies: 13
Views: 43236

Happy Birthday Andrew

Happy Birthday mate, hope you have a good one. :D :D :applaud:
by Paul G
Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:26 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Advice on funny running
Replies: 30
Views: 111870

Re: Advice on funny running

The stall speed must be below 2600 RPM according to the Ford manual. As your car is a GL you will need to connect up a remote rev counter and before doing any test make sure the engine is tuned up as well as it can be. What Steve SCP said about doing the test in drive with engine hot and brakes appl...
by Paul G
Tue Dec 05, 2023 11:46 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Advice on funny running
Replies: 30
Views: 111870

Re: Advice on funny running

It wasn't long ago that you did the clearances Danny was it - or was that the other car? If you check the clearances pay particular attention to the exhaust valve clearance on the duffy cylinders - tightness could indicate that the valve seats are receding. To check the torque converter you need to ...
by Paul G
Sat Dec 02, 2023 12:26 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: RIP Shane Macgowan
Replies: 17
Views: 54016

Re: RIP Shane Macgowan

This week has seen many famous faces pass away, Shane McGowan, Henry Kissenger, Alisdair Darling (former Chancellor of the Exchequer under Gordon Brown) and now this evening it has been announced that Briget Forsythe (Thelma in the Likely Lads amongs other things) has passed away. A bad and sad week...
by Paul G
Thu Nov 30, 2023 12:25 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Happy birthday pinto Nick
Replies: 14
Views: 48027

Re: Happy birthday pinto Nick

Happy Birthday Nick, hope you have a great day. :D :D :beer: :applaud:
by Paul G
Mon Nov 27, 2023 8:38 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Battery Cables
Replies: 4
Views: 10772

Re: Battery Cables

Just checked on mine Nick and where the original earth bolts into the block by the fuel pump it has a 17mm head which I guess would correspond to an M10 bolt. I'd chuck a spanner on yours and just make sure.
by Paul G
Mon Nov 27, 2023 8:34 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Who Remembers?
Replies: 1316
Views: 1843393

Re: Who Remembers?

I remember as a boy in the mid 70's that Fred Evans, the owner of the chippie round the corner from me charged 5p for a small chips and 6p for a large chips. I have no idea as to what fish cost then or now as I'm allergic to the stuff. Regarding petrol, as an even smaller boy in the late 60's I reme...
by Paul G
Sat Nov 18, 2023 10:00 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Capri Gear, Re opening 20/11/23
Replies: 3
Views: 15613

Re: Capri Gear, Re opening 20/11/23

Glad you are on the mend Martin.
by Paul G
Sat Nov 18, 2023 9:59 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Interior update...
Replies: 14
Views: 32424

Re: Interior update...

They're so good you'll be frightened to sit on them and buying (leapordskin?!) seat covers to protect them.

A great job Nick, you must be so pleased.
by Paul G
Fri Nov 17, 2023 11:21 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Who Remembers?
Replies: 1316
Views: 1843393

Re: Who Remembers?

it was probably Izal toilet paper any way. Izal, the very definition of `unfit for purpose`. How did they ever get away with selling that stuff??? (You probably need to be of a certain age...) My Nan used to have this in her toilet. It was like stiff greaseproof paper. Also had it at School. Horrib...
by Paul G
Fri Nov 17, 2023 10:50 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Who Remembers?
Replies: 1316
Views: 1843393

Re: Who Remembers?

Fordoholic Nick wrote: Fri Nov 17, 2023 12:48 am Image
Garibaldis - my old mum's favourites!
by Paul G
Tue Nov 14, 2023 12:16 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Can't get a spark from the coil
Replies: 9
Views: 7189

Re: Can't get a spark from the coil

I've twice used accusparks, one on an mgb and other on an early mk2 golf and in both cases I took my time fitting them and they worked well for ages - no problems. I've dug out Accuspark's own fitting instructions and if these were followed to the letter. I 'm sure there would be less failures. Afte...
by Paul G
Fri Nov 10, 2023 11:51 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Celebrity Spotting!
Replies: 8
Views: 6750

Re: Celebrity Spotting!

Jasonmarie wrote: Fri Nov 10, 2023 8:43 am His car DIY is something of a eye opening event as “ How Not To “
:agree:
by Paul G
Thu Nov 09, 2023 11:44 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Gas Monkey
Replies: 15
Views: 50019

Re: Gas Monkey

I would normally agree about Americans on You Tube and the like but I came across one recently that is actually humerous and his fauly diagnosis is very clever. SouthMainAuto repairs. Eric O and his wife run a ''shop'' repairing vehicles and his fault diagnosis is very clever. I suggest you watch a...
by Paul G
Thu Nov 09, 2023 7:18 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Celebrity Spotting!
Replies: 8
Views: 6750

Re: Celebrity Spotting!

I'm going off Hubnut as, since he's been with that squeeky little fiance (wife?) of his, the program has become far too PC for me and my not very delicate constitution.

He is a huge celebrity in motor vehicle youtube shows.