..Capri started cutting out when idling, I suspected it was valve seat recession, but as you may well know, I had to straighten my bendy first due to this very effective rubber gasket, that was so effective it formed a nigh unbreakable bond between the cover and the head on the exhaust side.
So before I could get the cover off and check, I had to be sure a cork gasket would actually seal properly.
Cue Fordaholic Nick, who very kindly just sent me his spare wide-lipped cam cover - for free! Nice one that man
So removed the cover and checked exhaust valves, and rather unfortunately they had all completely closed up it started on number 3 for some reason. Anyway, adjusted them back to 0.203mm which is what this cam likes, checked oil spray bar was functioning properly, then fitted my lovely new cover and a set if performance leads I forgot I had in the shed.
It's running great now
..obviously head has to come off and unleaded valve seats fitted next!
Problems and solutions..
Problems and solutions..
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Re: Problems and solutions..
Ahh what a great photo of a great engine Tom. I just love your Pinto and your set up is just amazing mate. Just try not to blow off the rocker cover too soon Glad its ok and even more glad you got the running issues sorted out and all is good again after resetting the valves and other checks. Great stuff!!
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