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RE: 79 MK2 excort granny's car... for now... 2009/09/21 21:48:05 (permalink)
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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]


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)
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RE: 79 MK2 excort granny's car... for now... 2009/09/22 18:10:53 (permalink)
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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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RE: 79 MK2 excort granny's car... for now... 2009/09/24 14:53:43 (permalink)
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what should i expect to pay, and is it worth the extra money going to a aluminuim radiator?


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.
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RE: 79 MK2 excort granny's car... for now... 2009/09/24 15:35:27 (permalink)
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Sounds like they gave you a 2L setup. The 1600 and the 2L are the same core but the brackets are different.
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RE: 79 MK2 excort granny's car... for now... 2009/09/25 10:17:50 (permalink)
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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!
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RE: 79 MK2 excort granny's car... for now... 2009/09/25 11:35:17 (permalink)
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is the dimmer switch ok?

on the back of the dash you will have the contacts where the blue light cups slot in, from memory you need to have all these working with clean contacts or the lot wont work. Those circuit boards are usually stuffed.

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RE: 79 MK2 excort granny's car... for now... 2009/09/28 23:43:51 (permalink)
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fixed a dodgy connection on one of the wires to the dimmer switch... and also used some 20th century technology by putting a couple of single LED's in to help everything out... so all sweet now!

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RE: 79 MK2 excort granny's car... for now... 2009/05/10 11:18:07 (permalink)
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signed my life away today to burton for the following parts (should be here in 2 wks!)

- Kent 224 cam kit (high torque 1000 - 6500 rpm)
- double chain sprocket set
- steel crank pulley
- high pressure oil pump
- bling rocker cover
- assorted gaskets / bolts

should suit the single 45 DHLA... for now
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RE: 79 MK2 excort granny's car... for now... 2009/06/10 17:50:43 (permalink)
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anyone know where i can get window rubbers for these?



channel in side the window frame




rubber wiper on the outside of the window
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RE: 79 MK2 excort granny's car... for now... 2009/07/10 15:05:15 (permalink)
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Bill Thompson Auto rubbers have them all - even though they are in Melbourne (Ringwood to be exact), they do have mail order if you get stuck over there....

www.autorubbers.com.au
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RE: 79 MK2 excort granny's car... for now... 2009/08/10 13:38:32 (permalink)
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thanks puzzle - email sent to auto rubber... should have everything i need...

got a part-order from burton yesterday... apparently some hold up with the duplex chain drive... can post pics later of what arrived...

now i just got to get around to fitting it all when it comes! :)
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RE: 79 MK2 excort granny's car... for now... 2009/10/10 16:14:01 (permalink)
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Burton Delivery Part One



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RE: 79 MK2 excort granny's car... for now... 2009/11/10 19:55:13 (permalink)
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Looks niiice, good one.
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RE: 79 MK2 excort granny's car... for now... 2009/10/13 15:24:28 (permalink)
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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


these were gone when i rang...

there is some others in the quokka (ronal) 15 x 6's which may be worth a look... all depends on what sort of condition they are in...
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RE: 79 MK2 excort granny's car... for now... 2009/10/19 14:01:08 (permalink)
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confirmed second part of burton delivery has been sent today...

still saving pennies for more rubber...



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