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by Rosco59
Tue Apr 30, 2019 6:08 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Mk3 cortina pedal box
Replies: 0
Views: 2298

Mk3 cortina pedal box

Has has anyone got a mk3 cortina facelft pedal box. I know it's not a capri but thought I would ask. Thanks
by Rosco59
Sat Apr 20, 2019 9:12 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Front seats
Replies: 2
Views: 1857

Front seats

Hi am looking for any front recaro seats not bothered about condition just need them to be usable need the runners as well. Thanks
by Rosco59
Wed Mar 06, 2019 10:17 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Pedal box
Replies: 1
Views: 812

Pedal box

Hi I’ve got a mk3 cortina pedal box that am trying to restore for a mate should there be a return spring for the clutch. As can’t find one when I search on the web. Thanks
by Rosco59
Mon Feb 25, 2019 8:07 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 1.6 Gearbox
Replies: 1
Views: 894

1.6 Gearbox

Hi would a 1.6 type e gearbox fit a 2.0 pinto engine. Thanks
by Rosco59
Thu Feb 21, 2019 9:13 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Choke flooding engine
Replies: 7
Views: 2459

Re: Choke flooding engine

Just thought I would give a update it turned out I had the wrong spark plugs in it they were ngk resistor ones. Still don’t need the choke but I will set it up to give it fast idle. Runs even better now. Thanks for everyone help
by Rosco59
Sun Feb 17, 2019 11:39 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Choke flooding engine
Replies: 7
Views: 2459

Re: Choke flooding engine

I’ve not been messing with the mixture screw just the fast idle screw. Timing is at 8 Btdc. value clearances are fine new leads and plugs. And has electronic ignition from a Sierra and think engine is from a Sierra. Starts no problem and runs fine if you don’t use choke to start it.
by Rosco59
Sat Feb 16, 2019 9:41 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Choke flooding engine
Replies: 7
Views: 2459

Choke flooding engine

Hi I’ve got a 2.0 pinto with a manual choke. If the choke is on and the car has been running a couple of minutes. If I then try to start it after the choke has been on the car is flooded. I have to clean the spark plugs to get it to start again. If I disconnect the choke and turn the idle screw in t...
by Rosco59
Sun Feb 03, 2019 4:58 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 5/16 vaccum hose
Replies: 2
Views: 1065

5/16 vaccum hose

Hi does anyone know where to get 5/16 vacuum hose. Or can I use fuel hose it’s from the brake booster to manifold. Thanks
by Rosco59
Tue Jan 22, 2019 8:45 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Clutch fork wanted
Replies: 1
Views: 775

Clutch fork wanted

Hi is anyone selling a 2.0 pinto clutch fork. Thanks
by Rosco59
Wed Dec 26, 2018 12:08 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 7.5 jbw
Replies: 6
Views: 1976

Re: 7.5 jbw

Hi just been looking at the price of tyres. could you tell me the whole tyre size you use. Thanks
by Rosco59
Mon Dec 24, 2018 1:39 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 7.5 jbw
Replies: 6
Views: 1976

Re: 7.5 jbw

Brilliant thanks.
by Rosco59
Mon Dec 24, 2018 2:52 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 7.5 jbw
Replies: 6
Views: 1976

7.5 jbw

Hi do the 7.5 jbw 4 spokes fit without any modification. I’ve got a standard mk3 2.0.
by Rosco59
Sun Dec 23, 2018 4:57 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Car transporter
Replies: 1
Views: 927

Car transporter

Hi does anyone know where I can hire a car transporter I stay near Edinburgh. Thanks
by Rosco59
Thu Dec 06, 2018 4:48 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Escort zetec
Replies: 3
Views: 1446

Re: Escort zetec

Hi it’s for a mk5 escort. Thanks
by Rosco59
Wed Dec 05, 2018 7:00 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Escort zetec
Replies: 3
Views: 1446

Escort zetec

Hi I know it’s not a Capri but wondered if someone could help.
I’ve got a Mk5 escort with a 1.4cvh engine. There’s a mk6 escort breaking for parts on eBay with a 1.8 zetec engine. Does anyone know what other parts I would need to get it going. Thanks
by Rosco59
Fri Oct 19, 2018 8:14 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: P42 radio wanted
Replies: 2
Views: 989

Re: P42 radio wanted

Thanks Andrew I will maybe bid on this. Yeah the crackley Lw someone must of got a good reception somewhere.
by Rosco59
Fri Oct 19, 2018 5:51 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: P21 radio wiring
Replies: 11
Views: 2932

Re: P21 radio wiring

Hi thanks for your help I got the radio working but would never have got it working if you never suggested connecting a speaker to it. As I thought the red light would come on the Tunner which I didn’t but got static through the speaker. Now looking for a p42 as there’s not much on mw or lw. I’ll gi...
by Rosco59
Fri Oct 19, 2018 5:41 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: P42 radio wanted
Replies: 2
Views: 989

P42 radio wanted

Hi has anyone got a p42 radio or similar that has got fm on it. I’ve got p21 but there’s not much on mw or lw. Atlantic 252 was good but that finished a while ago.
by Rosco59
Tue Oct 09, 2018 7:00 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 2.8 engine wanted
Replies: 2
Views: 1026

2.8 engine wanted

Hi is anyone selling a 2.8 engine perferably carb but injection would do. Thanks
by Rosco59
Sat Oct 06, 2018 5:53 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: P21 radio wiring
Replies: 11
Views: 2932

Re: P21 radio wiring

Thanks I appreciate your help. Here’s a picture of the front. https://flic.kr/p/2bLNXne