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Paul Neilson

RS2000 crankcase breather

Hi, I have a 1979 RS2000 that developed a bad oil leak. Once I got the car on the hoist I could see that the breather hose coming from the block just below the inlet manifold had come out and this was where the oil was coming from. When I had a look in a Haynes manual that I have I could see a small..
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2018/03/31 07:29:02
Paul Neilson

Pinto fuel pump spacer

I am about to replace the fuel pump on my 79 RS2000. The pump on the car has a Bakelite spacer about 4-5mm thick. I can’t see this spacer in any of the workshop manuals I have and the new fuel pump was not supplied with one. Obviously if I leave the spacer out the pump will extend further into the b..
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2018/03/03 09:56:26
ashton

Weber 32/36 help

Hi guys. I have a Mk2 Escort with a 2.0L Pinto motor with a Weber DGV that was running - albeit not super well - about six months ago. While on the road the gearshift lever snapped off and it sat for a few months until I got another one ordered. Installed the new gear lever and I find that the car w..
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2017/10/22 19:21:08
RSman4ever

cam oil spray bar

Is there any where in oz that stock 2.0 pinto oil spray bars?. Has anybody had any bad dealings with a Melbourne parts shop called Auto Surplus?Thanks..
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2017/09/12 14:12:14
BootOn

Head thickness

Hi Does anyone know what the standard thickness of the standard head is? I need to check how much has been skimmed off a head previously. Where would it be measured from Cheers..
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2017/08/29 18:52:30
Andrew

Max bore

I've decided to put the original engine back in my rs.. it's been out for about 10 years while I've had the zetec in. I pulled it apart to inspect, and two of the bores have rusted and pitted quite badly. It was 40 thou over, at just under 60 thou there is still some pitting about halfw..
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2017/08/22 00:58:34
escortinadriver

Pinto bore grading numbers

Just one for curiosity sake. Picked up a 2.0 pinto block during the week. Standard bore, never rebuilt, standard ford pistons and bearings. The bore grading near the distributor were 1112, however next to this was stamped ' 9F19' in the same size digits/numerals. I have never known what the other di..

2017/04/14 21:43:15
liam.obi

Catch can help

Hey guys i have a catch can set up on my pinto but it seems to be sucking oil out and smoking any help would be greatly appreciated..
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2017/03/02 13:07:03
Timw

SELLERS OF "BLUE PINTO FAN"

I PURCHASED A PINTO BLUE ENGINE PLASTIC FAN FROM AN OVERSEAS SUPPLIER AND COMPARED IT TO AN ORIGINAL AUSTRALIAN YELLOW FORD SUPPLIED FAN UNIT. THE CENTRE LOCATING HOLE IS LARGER IN THE BLUE SUPPLIED FAN TO WHAT IT SHOULD BE IN THE ORIGINAL AUSTRALIAN FORD YELLOW SUPPLIED FAN. ENSURE YOU CHECK WITH T..
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2017/02/27 21:43:17
deano

4 speed gearbox refill plug size

Dumb question Wednesday, but does anyone know offhand what your meant to use to undo the gearbox drain plug with? I have changed the gear oil as per the other gearbox thread, but upon refitting it have lost a bit through the tailshaft seal.With the manual bodyshell, there's buggerall room around the..
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2017/02/02 17:18:25

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