thebassman

Thanks for the tips guys, heading into the garage this afternoon so will look at all things mentioned.

P.S. Carb was out of the box but supposedly jetted for a 1600. Supplied by Webcom and was running fine before I did the head gasket.

Hi sorry put wrong compression numbers should be 140/150 psi measured with garage tester which I borrowed. The valve settings were suggested by Piper Cams as the cam is unknown they suggested. 015 " for both as a starting point. Any other suggestions would be helpful also timing thoughts, was thinking 14 dogs before tdc.

P.S. checked the compression 40 to 50 psi on all 4 pistons.

Hi, bit long winded but here goes, bought a Mk1 1300xl with a 1600 crossflow, came on twin 40s but running rough so changed to a new 32/36 Weber and ran fine but I had no history on the engine but it had a high pressure oil pump and fuel regulator so I thought the engine may have had some work done. Fast forward 2 years and the head gasket went, took the head off found steel rocker posts, big valve head and +.060 pistons, all seemed fine got the head lightly skimmed and reassembled ( new gaskets and valves ground in) Assuming after all the top end work that there must be a hot cam of some sort fitted but as the engine has not been removed I don't know which one it is. Engine starts and ticks over but falters under acceleration, I have set tappets at .015 both inlet and exhaust as a starting point but unsure as to what the timing should be, going to work on it this weekend, pal has suggested 14 degrees btdc would appreciate any help Thanks, Jeff

Thanks, the connections on the switch appear to be in good condition. Will have a look at the connecting block later. Cheers.

Electrical problem on my Mk1 1300 xl '72 Indicators work ok but stop when headlights are turned on, sidelights on they work ok. Checked connections and earth's and all seem fine. Don't know where to look further as no good with electrics. Cheers Jeff.

Thanks Guys, all sorted now, bought oversize one's from Burtons, drilled the holes out to 14mm, pressed new one's in (.013" interference fit) and then spot welded the studs at the rear to prevent them from turning in the hub. New bearings and locking collar on and now all back on the car. Cheers.

Yes, thanks, know that. It's the spline size (dia) that I can't match.

The thread is 12mm which is what the new nuts are as well. The problem (I think) is not with the nuts but the amount of stud which is showing through when the wheel is in place. The nuts run down the thread ok. I think I have caused some confusion when I said the nuts only go on 3.5 turns, this is when the wheel is in place. The nut runs right down the thread with no wheel on so I know they are compatable.

Hi, trying to obtain some new (longer) wheel studs for a South African MK2 1600 Sport, the problem I'm finding is the dia. of the splines. Mine are .542" dia. There has been a previous thread on this matter and someone directed them to Burtons. I have purchased one as advised (just to test) and this wont fit as the spline dia. is .568 which is .026" oversize. I dont want to enlarge the holes in the hub as the splines are not very deep. The car was originally on 8" x 13" wheels but these looked too wide as the body is unarched so I purchased a set of 6" x 13" minilite copys which came with wheel nuts but they only go on approx 3.5 turns and I feel this is not enough to secure the wheels which is why I would like the longer one's. Any suggestions !! Thanks, Jeff.

Sorted, no name or code but got a colour chip to match. Thanks.

Thanks, will have to try that although the car had been recently re painted in its original colour (late last year in SA) prior to my purchase and has been garaged since so not exposed to any sunshine. Still would like to find a paint code for Cologne Blue.

Thanks for replys, had it paint scanned (polished with G3 before scanning), aerosol made but still too light, tried 2 paint shops neither had colour chips for old fords. Need a paint code before Custom paints can do anythig.

Hi Guys, need assistance again, trying to find some suitable rattle can paint to colour code the front spoiler on my V reg 1600 Sport recently imported from South Africa. The Paint Verf. on the Vin plate shows OP which I have found to be a Ford SA oiginal Factory colour of Cologne Blue however I am unable to get a paint code for this. Googling 'Cologne Blue (OP)' just gets hits on mens aftershave!! I have taken the boot lid to a paint shop and they used a Digital Colour Analizer thingy but the colour given was too light. I know the colour is available as my local parts shop supplied me with an aerosol from old ford colour chips which was a good match, unfortunetly I used all of that and the business is no longer trading. Tried a few local paint sprayers but no one seems to have old Ford paint chips around. Anyone help with a code ? Cheers, Jeff.