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by sparks
Tue Nov 17, 2020 8:35 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Carb Identification
Replies: 6
Views: 1647

Re: Carb Identification

Haha sounds for the best! Away with it!

Thanks for the info!
by sparks
Mon Nov 16, 2020 3:00 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Carb Identification
Replies: 6
Views: 1647

Re: Carb Identification

I will have to get some better photos and hunt for some identification numbers!
by sparks
Sun Nov 15, 2020 8:58 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Carb Identification
Replies: 6
Views: 1647

Carb Identification

Hey guys. I am having trouble identifying this carb, its bolted to a manifold on my 205 2.0. At first i though it must be a Weber 32/36. But then i noticed the electric plug on the side of the carb? And i didnt think they had this? Anyone have any ideas what its from? or what it is? I have no histor...
by sparks
Fri Apr 10, 2020 12:43 am
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild
Replies: 115
Views: 62772

Re: capri 1.6GL bareshell rebuild

Dayum!

Been a while since ive logged in and just read your thread!
Thats some top quality repair work right there! Loving the work.
Sorry to hear about your fall! Hope your alright and back to it soon!
by sparks
Thu Apr 09, 2020 8:44 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: My 86' Laser - Back To Basics
Replies: 44
Views: 24028

Re: My 86' Laser - Back To Basics

Well. Its been an uphill battle for the last three years. I cant believe i haven't posted since 2017.. blimey... The laser ended up on the back burner for some time. and afterwards finding the motivation to get stuck back into the resto was difficult to find. i would go and have a look at her, sat t...
by sparks
Thu Apr 09, 2020 11:39 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Post Edit?
Replies: 19
Views: 6697

Re: Post Edit?

Ahhh, thats fair enough. so if others comment on my thread ill be able to edit it again.

Cheers!
by sparks
Thu Apr 09, 2020 11:31 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Post Edit?
Replies: 19
Views: 6697

Re: Post Edit?

andyd wrote: Thu Apr 09, 2020 11:26 am It's been like this for quite a while now!

You only have 15 minutes or so to edit, then you can only delete your comment providing no one else has commented.

Oh right, whys that? or is that just phpBB standard?
by sparks
Thu Apr 09, 2020 11:05 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Post Edit?
Replies: 19
Views: 6697

Post Edit?

Anyone else having issues with editing posts?
i cant edit any of my previous posts on any thread. But i can if i post a new one?

trying to fix my resto thread but the edit post option is no longer present?

Tom
by sparks
Wed Apr 08, 2020 7:35 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Windscreen Drama
Replies: 9
Views: 3374

Re: Windscreen Drama

This link to my recent thread may help http://www.fordcapriforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=53724 Thanks for that post! Believe it or not. as luck may have it. Pilkington have a Depo in the industrial estate at the end of the road! :lol: :lol: ill see how much they will charge! Tom
by sparks
Wed Apr 08, 2020 4:24 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Windscreen Drama
Replies: 9
Views: 3374

Re: Windscreen Drama

chris_v888 wrote: Wed Apr 08, 2020 4:06 am if you have breef on car go the insurance
I would, unfortunately the car is a rolling shell at the moment and hasn't seen the road or insurance in 10 years :(
by sparks
Wed Apr 08, 2020 3:08 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Windscreen Drama
Replies: 9
Views: 3374

Windscreen Drama

Hey guys! So the unthinkable has happened. and a few weeks ago i went to do some more on the Mk3 1.6 Restoration and i can only assume due to its old age and the cold conditions inside my workshop the windscreen has cracked and the top layer has separated from the bottom layer. Massively annoyed as ...
by sparks
Tue Nov 13, 2018 10:39 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: What to do with my Laser?
Replies: 6
Views: 3302

Re: What to do with my Laser?

Sounds good enough to me! I’ll have a crack and see what happens!
by sparks
Tue Nov 13, 2018 8:41 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: What to do with my Laser?
Replies: 6
Views: 3302

Re: What to do with my Laser?

Sweet! That’s actuslly quite doable as I already have a 2.0 cam and that carb to hand!!

What exactly is required to change the cam over or is it a simple replacement?

Many thanks!
by sparks
Mon Nov 12, 2018 6:09 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: What to do with my Laser?
Replies: 6
Views: 3302

What to do with my Laser?

Hey guys, it’s that time of year again! Those long cold nights in the garage are raining in!! I’ve been thinking of late about what to do with my 1.6 Laser. She’s currently in a completely dismantled state for those who are not aware http://www.fordcapriforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=46569...
by sparks
Fri Apr 14, 2017 1:38 am
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: Capri V8 Project
Replies: 15
Views: 8763

Re: Capri V8 Project

Loving this thread! Have toyed with the idea of a 3.9 myself! this is shaping up to be a mint project! keep up the good work pal
by sparks
Wed Mar 29, 2017 6:55 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: My 86' Laser - Back To Basics
Replies: 44
Views: 24028

Re: My 86' Laser - Back To Basics

Nice work and thanks for the thanks you gave back in 2015 for the adjustable tca's. Just fitted mine last week with other bits and bobs. Can't believe I had for soo long. How long before you reckon you be able to enjoy her again? Crikey. Thats a question! haha im not sure. would be nice to get her ...
by sparks
Tue Mar 21, 2017 12:18 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Twin 45 DCOE 9 Carbs on RS2000 inlet manifold for Pinto £500
Replies: 1
Views: 1655

Re: Twin 45 DCOE 9 Carbs on RS2000 inlet manifold for Pinto £500

How did they run on the 2.0.

I also live in Redditch and am rebuilding a 2.0 205 block. was planning on 40's but theres are local!

Cheers,
Tom.
by sparks
Tue Mar 21, 2017 12:02 am
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: My 86' Laser - Back To Basics
Replies: 44
Views: 24028

Re: My 86' Laser - Back To Basics

So the move over to my new unit has been successful! Its taken some time setting up the workshop ready for the Capri! Work benches, shelving, storage and of course... a place for the kettle.. http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp14/tomthebomb01/IMG_1758_zpsovo7spn6.jpg http://i393.photobucket.com/al...
by sparks
Thu Feb 23, 2017 8:19 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: My 86' Laser - Back To Basics
Replies: 44
Views: 24028

Re: My 86' Laser - I Have Returned!

Hey guys, Been a flipping long time since I've posted. Been a hectic year or so! But i'm finally back and things are about to take off for sure. I've moved to Birmingham, this that the other. Change of jobs and its left little to no time for the Capri. Which sadly has been stored for the past two ye...
by sparks
Fri Nov 25, 2016 2:06 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: ford capri body kit
Replies: 1
Views: 3997

Re: ford capri body kit

Do you have any pictures?

Thanks,
Tom