Jerrytom161 Posted October 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Since the original recommissioning of my Mexico til this engine rebuild i have been accumulating more oiginal parts and ones to correct things that were wrong on the car from when i bought it , this was the ideal opportunity to change and fit these . Some of the parts were :- Nos rear heated window loom . Nos girling servo Nos girling brake master cylinder original nos ford mexico speedo cable correct mexico inlet manifold various pipes , clips etc original fuel pump and motorcraft fuel filter centre console clock and pod Original mk1 inertia seat belts mk1 ford radiator( once recored ) with Ac Delco rad cap under dash loom with ford labels Nos heater blower motor new clocks binnacle ( chrome ringed type ) Nos windscreen washer bottle correct length bonnet release cable . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrytom161 Posted October 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Engine and box refitting 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrytom161 Posted October 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Also found flexi brake pipe set for car as well . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jerrytom161 Posted October 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Also got rid of the old stainless steel braided hydraulic clutch pipe that was originally fitted in my original build and fitted one of trevors ( stage 1 motorsport ) ones as its more correct and personally better looking . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrytom161 Posted October 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 I stripped rad , and then took it to a local guy for a recore . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrytom161 Posted October 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Finishing fitting engine bay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrytom161 Posted October 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 My next problem was i had a sportex 2” bore exhaust system originally fitted , which i hated to be honest as the headers were high in the engine bay causing a lot of heat high up even to the point of melting the 1600GT decal on the rocker cover !!. I was glad to have the 4 into 1 manifold in the correct 1 and 3/4” bore . The next headache was to find a mid and rear section to suit the bore size . I found a company in Finland called Martelius they had one of each in stock . I made a straight sleeve to couple up the manifold to the mid box . The last problem was the rear section didnt fit the rear suspension set up on my car , this was designed for turreted shocks not shocks mounted on the frame . I had to angle it to clear this , but it made the rear box sit incorrect in relation the the boot floor . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrytom161 Posted October 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 I rectified this problem by grinding off the weld that held the mid pipe to the muffler and resetting it in the correct position . Job done . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrytom161 Posted October 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 8 hours ago, colr6 said: Don’t forget the cam bearings as well. The camshaft was fine and new bearings were fitted during the rebuild .👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrytom161 Posted October 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 9 hours ago, notenoughtime said: Ouch what size is the crank? Standard or reground already? And what are the small ends like? Best to check whilst it’s out? The original crank had already been reground so was beyond another regrind , it also had new pistons and little ends during the second rebuild as well . 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vista Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 Looks good now. Is it all up an running again? Oil pressure good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrytom161 Posted October 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 I have also fitted an Aldon ignitor electronic ignition to an original motorcraft dizzy that Ray very kindly built for me to the correct spec for the Mexico as the one that came with the car was totally wrong . Its also Now fitted with an Aldon flamethrower coil .The initial engine start up was nerve racking to say the least 🥴, but all was fine. Oil pressure is spot on now . On initial start up its around 55/60 psi dropping to around 30/35 psi when fully warmed up on tickover . I have now covered just over 100 miles on the newly rebuilt engine and all seems good apart from an oil leak from the top of the gearbox cover plate with the breather hole in it somewhere !! Another job over the winter months to sort out . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrytom161 Posted October 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 Finally . Last saturday the Mex went for its 3rd Mot since i have owned it and it was all good and passed ok . So now can look forward to using it on high days and dry days as they say . So at this moment in time all is well with the Mexico Finally 😁😁👍. Seeing as it was nice the day after the mot i took it out for a 45 mile run ..... my overall verdict .? LOVE IT 👍. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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notenoughtime Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 I can’t see the pics for some reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT36 Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 15 minutes ago, notenoughtime said: I can’t see the pics for some reason I'm having the same issue on every thread with pics attached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pack 2000 Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 4 hours ago, notenoughtime said: I can’t see the pics for some reason 4 hours ago, dt36 said: I'm having the same issue on every thread with pics attached. Its just a glitch with yesterdays change in servers. All those images posted in the past few days arent loading for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrytom161 Posted November 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 I posted all the photos on 31st october. And they are all showing on my i pad . 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrytom161 Posted April 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Took these as it was a nice day . 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colr6 Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Looking extremely well Dave, somewhat better than the grass !.....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notenoughtime Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Looks stunning Dave, many years till I’m at the stage of washing mine lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrytom161 Posted April 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 5 hours ago, colr6 said: Looking extremely well Dave, somewhat better than the grass !.....lol Grass ,! What grass , til you said colin i didnt realise we had any !!! Lol .we have had No rain down here for ages tbh . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrytom161 Posted April 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 5 hours ago, notenoughtime said: Looks stunning Dave, many years till I’m at the stage of washing mine lol Hi Carey , never wash it , always under a car cover in my garage . I use meguiars speed detailer to wipe over it once the cover is off , seems to work. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munch Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 Wow, your car is looking soooo nice. I must have missed this back in October but well done for all the hard graft, it has definitely paid off. I am pleased to hear you didn't listen to the "keep driving it, it's fine" brigade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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