2012/10/07 22:10:51
mattsmithadelaide
I have lost compression in two of my cylinders on my pinto. Desperately In need of a good manual to instruct on the rebuild of the motor. I cannot find any manuals unders $100. Just wondering if anyone knows of any links or cheapers alternatives? Something that covers step by step the rebuild of the engine. 
Cheers!
2012/10/07 22:38:59
na.charrett
Compression loss on only two cyls sounds like a head gasket or a cracked head if you really cooked it... to take the head off you need a 12mm spline drive tool for the head bolts and a 8mm spline tool for the can belt adjuster. Make sure engine is at tdc before removing to make easier...
2012/10/07 23:07:46
mattsmithadelaide
The valves aren't seating right either. You can hear it on the exhaust. I figured while I was there I might as well look over the whole engine to check everything. The previous owner said it was great up the 7k mark which worries me! 
2012/10/08 10:48:08
Matt75
This is the one I used when I was 18 and had no idea.
 
Very easy to follow and written by the Master himself -
 
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/REBUILD-YOUR-1-3-1-6-2-0-OHC-FORD-ENGINE-ESCORT-CORTINA-CAPRI-/190733059306?pt=AU_Clothing_Merchandise_Media&hash=item2c689384ea
 
Cheers,
 
Matt
 
 

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