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by jimmyted
Wed May 28, 2014 9:42 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: I know the unleaded issue has been covered but reassure me!
Replies: 12
Views: 3787

Re: I know the unleaded issue has been covered but reassure

I remember reading somewhere, and certainly in my own personal experience, seems to be true - the 1.6’s seem to suffer more with this than the 2.0. No idea why or how. But a mate of mine had to swap out a burnt valve in his 1.6 just the other week. He never used additives. Could be coincidence, but ...
by jimmyted
Wed May 28, 2014 9:35 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Cylinder compression pressure high
Replies: 20
Views: 5762

Re: Cylinder compression pressure high

he does have a sensible head on his shoulders with one educational and well presented explanation. yep, kudos Glyn. You explained it that well even I understood it! Cheers. So does a standard cam overlap the inlet valve into the compression stroke? Or is that only the case for performance items? (u...
by jimmyted
Tue May 27, 2014 6:52 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Cylinder compression pressure high
Replies: 20
Views: 5762

Re: Cylinder compression pressure high

If the inlet valve shuts earlier on the induction stroke, does that not mean less compression?

Or does the inlet valve stay open for a short time into the compression stroke?? If this is the case I kinda understand..

just curious!
by jimmyted
Tue May 27, 2014 6:42 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Mad max... How wrong they got it
Replies: 8
Views: 3160

Re: Mad max... How wrong they got it

Major_Tom wrote:You must remember, above everything else, that it would be a bit of a lame francise if they were tooling around in Priuses or milk floats lol
this.

It's a movie!
by jimmyted
Fri May 23, 2014 8:20 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Type 3 Quick shift
Replies: 5
Views: 2075

Re: Type 3 Quick shift

I'm running a type 3 and have given it some thought also. But decided it's good enough as is and didn't want to run the risk of ruining it! Good guide here though if you fancied it..

http://www.s262612653.websitehome.co.uk ... /quick.htm
by jimmyted
Wed May 21, 2014 8:53 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: NEW PERFORMANCE EXHAUST KNOCKING
Replies: 19
Views: 4372

Re: NEW PERFORMANCE EXHAUST KNOCKING

Wait, i just realised it's on a 2.8.. mine was for a 4 cylinder, it could be totally different!
by jimmyted
Wed May 21, 2014 8:51 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: NEW PERFORMANCE EXHAUST KNOCKING
Replies: 19
Views: 4372

Re: NEW PERFORMANCE EXHAUST KNOCKING

Mine took some dicking around to get it right too.

Try swapping the rear hanger so it slots into the rubber the other way round. I think I had mine the wrong way round to begin with and had same problems as you.
by jimmyted
Mon May 05, 2014 1:38 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: contact points gap/running issues
Replies: 5
Views: 3933

Re: contact points gap/running issues

0.5mm Also the points gap altering at all throws the ignition timing out, this is why they need constant checking. Set your points then set the timing. Agree. Altering points and plug gaps can throw out the ignition timing. I know, I nearly melted an exhaust manifold 'assuming' it would stay roughl...
by jimmyted
Mon May 05, 2014 1:21 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Terra knows what he's on about.
Replies: 24
Views: 5006

Re: Terra knows what he's on about.

+1. He knows his onions does t’lad.

I haven’t run a choke for years, although I can’t say it made a noticeable difference in performance or economy.. except when it was cold.

It won’t struggle starting in winter, just give it a few pumps. Mine did, even with timing at 2 degrees BTDC.
by jimmyted
Mon Mar 31, 2014 10:52 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: pinto oil pump. how to???
Replies: 13
Views: 4695

Re: pinto oil pump. how to???

Ahh, of course. That means you can do it with the timing belt on 8-)
by jimmyted
Mon Mar 31, 2014 10:03 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: pinto oil pump. how to???
Replies: 13
Views: 4695

Re: pinto oil pump. how to???

Too right there is! When putting my engine together a few years back, I was trying to do the prime the oil system from the aux pulley with a drill trick.. Didn’t have the dizzy in, as why the hell would you need that in, right?? Wrong. I was so close to tearing it all down before I realised that lit...
by jimmyted
Mon Mar 31, 2014 9:53 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Very Early 1600 with factory forged rods. Free to collecto.
Replies: 5
Views: 1474

Re: Very Early 1600 with factory forged rods. Free to colle

Just seen your reply. Nice one, I wasn't even aware of this trick. Makes sense!
by jimmyted
Mon Mar 31, 2014 9:50 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: Low boost blow through
Replies: 43
Views: 12330

Re: Low boost blow through

congrats Dave! Excellent stuff. You had it out for a test drive yet? Really piss off the neighbours ;)
by jimmyted
Sat Mar 22, 2014 5:22 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: ball joint splitter advice
Replies: 8
Views: 2130

Re: ball joint splitter advice

ha haa, bug beat me to it!
by jimmyted
Sat Mar 22, 2014 5:22 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: ball joint splitter advice
Replies: 8
Views: 2130

Re: ball joint splitter advice

Yea, agree with above. I borrowed my neighbours to remove my tca’s last weekend. If you’re careful you shouldn’t even damage the boot, unlike the pickle fork variety which usually rags ‘em up (not an issue if you’re replacing them.) I find putting the nut a few threads back on also helps the process...
by jimmyted
Mon Mar 17, 2014 11:27 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: to the 2” lowered people
Replies: 6
Views: 1986

Re: to the 2” lowered people

Thanks for the advice guys. I’ll wire them into top and bottom, and see how it goes. Glyn that’s a very creative solution mate! MOT is actually next month now you mention it..

At this present moment in time, I’m more worried about the huge hole I just poked through in the front wheel well. Arse!
by jimmyted
Sun Mar 16, 2014 4:38 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: to the 2” lowered people
Replies: 6
Views: 1986

to the 2” lowered people

I’ve got the struts out today, and have a set of -2” coil springs. As expected, they’re just gonna drop out when I jack up the car. I’ve got a hold of some wire with the intention of wiring them into the cups. I originally planned to wire them in to both upper and lower cup, but after a bit of net b...
by jimmyted
Thu Mar 13, 2014 6:45 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: HELP! cam belt question
Replies: 69
Views: 12226

Re: HELP! cam belt question

Arghh I’m getting sucked in! You never fail to unite members on this forum Dan, which isn’t a bad thing I guess! I’ve got to agree with Dave here. Going back to 1.6 cam - waste of time and money, and you’re gonna loose performance. If it IS rattling like a good un, check the spray bar isn’t blocked,...
by jimmyted
Thu Mar 13, 2014 6:15 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Very Early 1600 with factory forged rods. Free to collecto.
Replies: 5
Views: 1474

Re: Very Early 1600 with factory forged rods. Free to colle

I’m slowly gathering together enough in spare parts to make a nice 1.6 pinto..

If only I were nearer! Can you use those rods on later 1600 pintos without machining?

Also, if the bores are smaller than a later 1600 pinto, how can you use 2.0 pistons?

Just curious!
by jimmyted
Thu Mar 13, 2014 6:05 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: HELP! cam belt question
Replies: 69
Views: 12226

Re: HELP! cam belt question

Ghia15 wrote:When tightening the lock nut back up you need to hold the adjuster nut still to prevent the gaps being altered while you lock it all in place.
aye, that's a good shout.