RScab Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Lookin gr8 Stu with that power I'd defo be upgrading the Clutch and brakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuDaBear Posted October 8, 2013 Author Share Posted October 8, 2013 Think I'm gonna need to upgrade the gearbox next or give in and admit defeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rcdunk Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 lovely work cracking power too did you use a de compression plate or did you go for the st coz its lower compression to start with thinking of going N/A st 170 myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuDaBear Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 (edited) lovely work cracking power too did you use a de compression plate or did you go for the st coz its lower compression to start with thinking of going N/A st 170 myself The guide I followed had a parts list, somebody has calculated the comp ratio using the st170 bottom end, normal 2.0 zetec head and a specific head gasket. It drops the comp ratio nicely. So that no decomp plate is required. Edited October 10, 2013 by StuDaBear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuDaBear Posted December 7, 2013 Author Share Posted December 7, 2013 This was at the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuDaBear Posted December 7, 2013 Author Share Posted December 7, 2013 This was at the flywheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuDaBear Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 I've done a fair few jobs to the car and have a few more to do before classic ford next weekend. Raised the suspension by 25mm, drives much better, modded the waterpump pulley bolts as they were catching the inner wing when cornering hard. Started getting into detailing so I'm in the process of getting it really clean and shiny. I destroyed a gearbox last year, turned out the diff was no good anyway. I've got a set of toyo r1r tyres to fit at weekend, few bits of wiring to tidy and I've now got a timing belt cover fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Missescott3i Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 nice read really enjoyed the thread A1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuDaBear Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 Cheers, its been along expensive and often stressfull journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuDaBear Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 (edited) Thinking of having a bumper like this, what do you think peeps? Edited June 17, 2014 by StuDaBear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RScab Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Looks Fine stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuDaBear Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 Well as a few of you know, I broke it going to ford fair yesterday, Well thats the least fuel its ever used going to a show, I will update my project thread when I've stripped it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian71 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Looks like a winter project stu,still better than watching tv m8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Oh dear, any ideas what is wrong with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuDaBear Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 Well as some of you know I had some difficultys on the way to ford fair, I know I have to get the head off and see whats what,Bit wet in No 4 exhaust port. You can see where the gasket has blown between the fire ring and the water jacket, which is what I expected to find.So now the plan is, head pressure tested and skimmed, new head gasket and the block faced, so it looks like a strip down of the bottom end, which means a load of other bits, so I better get the engine right out now lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuDaBear Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 Got the engine and gearbox out this morning, hopefully crack on with a bit more this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 keep us posted mate! hope its not too bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escortrs2000.co.uk Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 A lot of us have been there mate! Hopefully it's just the matter of a new gasket Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuDaBear Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 So got the engine back today and onto the stand, gave the block a lick of paint. Refitted the sumps and got the Ford head gasket in place. Bolted the head down All reassembled time up etc ready to bolted back in the bay tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RScab Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Lookin good Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian71 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Nice one stu,looks the part m8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuDaBear Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 Alive and kicking, let the bedding in of the rings commence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RScab Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Happy days Stu not to heavy with the right foot m8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuDaBear Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 Last picture above Dennis. The pulley with the orange circle has become damaged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuDaBear Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 Well its been back on the road now since start of March, nearly covered 160miles now.Took it to a show yesterday and on the way back noticed the oil pressure light on, pulled over straight away, oil level was good, checked sensor connection that was good started the engine and all sounded fine, light went out. Set off and not long after light came on, it went out after 2000rpm, so thought either ring breakdown or chance it, luckily I was only around 7 miles from home so I kept the revs so light was off and switched engine off at traffic lights.Got the car in the garage at home, let it cool down a bit, up on axle stands, fitted the sender unit I have for a new TIM electric oil pressure gauge, put the car back on the wheels, wired up the gauge and started the engine which was still warm, 50psi at idle, had it running for a minute or so, next thing the dash light comes on, gauge says 50psi and increases when revved.So a faulty oil pressure switch is the answer which I have to admit is a massive relief, new 1 ordered and I will now get the gauge properly mounted in the car along with an additional water temp gauge and either a oil temp or voltage gauge. I also have another fan switch to fit as the s2 escort turbo switch I fitted is bringing the fans on far too early.The car will be going in the bodyshop in the near future for a new front bumper (modded slightly to get more cold air through to radiator) and to have the bonnet painted and front wings, due to stone chips on the bonnets front edge.Wheels will hopefully be refurbed this month too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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