Timing belt

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Hi all I have a 1973 mk 1 facelift with a 2,000 block over head cam it has been parked up for the past 8 years and not driven while i am restoring it question is where can i purchase a timing belt is it possible to get one in ford garage any idea where i can purchase one many thanks to members who helped me in the past I live in Ireland Michael
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There are loads on ebay, would have thought most decent parts shops could get you one as well
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Thanks for your help
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shrule wrote: Sun Oct 16, 2022 4:28 pm Thanks for your help
Be sure to get a 2.0 one.
There are 4 less teeth on the 1.6 version.
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And ,after being parked up for that long I would remove cam cover and pour a good dollop of engine oil along camshaft before you start turning engine over to prime oil supply 😁
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Thanks for your reply and advise did not think of pouring oil over cam.
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It will be pretty dry after sitting for so long, and cranking speed is real hard on the cam/follower at the best of times ,and the pinto engine aint particularly robust in that dept anyhow . By the time you have cranked up oil pressure some damage could be done. 🙂
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