got my Escorts downunder book, and it looks like i have the post-ADR low compression model.

there are somethings a bit strange tho, like the dash (with tacho) and worn-out steering wheel are RS spec (or could be one of the additional 'sports' options from the book) - and the wheels are the 'locally made volante option wheels'... 13 x 6 - and in dire need of a clean-up!

plan is to put the kit thru the weber, but will need to up-compression (or new motor?) and cam before jetting it...

Steering wheel looks aftermarket in the last photo but its a bit hard to tell.

Tacho dash is unsual if its original. Photo?

Might be worth a check under the air filter to see if you have a 32/36 dual throat weber or the single throat motorcraft carby.

See if you can find the engine number. Should be 711M....... or 681F.... or something like that. It may have already been replaced.

Avon - yes, it is a 711m motor...

And yes i put an aftermarket steering wheel on, because the RS one was crumbling away...

i can take more pics later...

dash is the taco on LHS, water temp and fuel in middle, and speedo on RHS. it was one of the options (according to Escorts downunder book)...

strange, coz it didn't look like the old granny i bought it off was after performance... [:I]

carby is single throat - and about 60mm accross?

i am planning on just running it as is, until i can afford the rest of the work!

Lifted from Quokka: Not sure what wheels look like but could be good value.

MAGS (4) BWA racing, 15" x 7", suit Ford Escort/Cortina, c/w near new 195/45/15" directional rotation tyres $500 the lot ono. Cngtn. 9451-5410

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Avon - yes, it is a 711m motor...

And yes i put an aftermarket steering wheel on, because the RS one was crumbling away...

i can take more pics later...

dash is the taco on LHS, water temp and fuel in middle, and speedo on RHS. it was one of the options (according to Escorts downunder book)...

strange, coz it didn't look like the old granny i bought it off was after performance... [:I]

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good that you got a 711M.
im not sure if they came in LC and HC. i thought it was just the previous kent motor that did ( may be wrong. wouldn't be the first time)

some more pics...







I was browsing for cams, and a bit of a toss up between getting one machined up or buying a KC224K or a BCF2K... want low-mid range...

Master plan would be KC224K, single 45, new extractors...

already have some parts coming...

but i will need to stay content with putting the kit through the carby, and stripping the interior...

Avon - those rims look ok, and about the right price (tyres are approx 100 each new)... will give him a call to see if he still has them...

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what should i expect to pay, and is it worth the extra money going to a aluminuim radiator?

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Got 3 quotes the other day here in Newcastle. $231-$310 for a standard recore. $400 for an off the shelf replacement.

I paid for a recore but I have no idea what they actually did to it. When it came back the sides were not the ones I had provided and it now sits too low. I can only just get the radiator cap on without it fouling the support panel.

Sounds like they gave you a 2L setup. The 1600 and the 2L are the same core but the brackets are different.

have been fiddling with the wires behind the dash for 2 evenings now trying to get the dimmer lights to work... have traced the wires, tested the switches, dismantled the dash, and put it back together, and cant seem to find anything... everything i test is ok, and no shorts / earth probs...

I am thinking i just get around the whole thing by wiring up another globe under (or directed at) the dash via the current light switch... has anyone else seen this?

normal lights (and high beams) are ok, just the dash lights!