V6 ENGINE AND 4 SPEED MANUAL OVERHAUL

Hi everyone,
 
finally found the time to work on my recently aquired CK17ME Delete GTV6 ......and was hoping if anyone out there has any "PEARLS OF WISDOM" re overhaul of the engine and gearbox as I have no experience at all with the ESSEX 3L V6, and would love to avoid any pitfalls if possible.
 
My first mistake was letting my "apprentice" remove the heads; one pushrod he dropped managed to find its way past the camshaft and into the sump ! Wasn't planning on removing the pan, but maybe it's a "sign" to "check everything" even tho engine and tranny were running like a dream, except for a burnt E/valve on #3
cheers
 
Bernie

There are some good tips here http://www.essexengines.com/tuning%20the%20essex%20v6%20page%201.htm
 
especially the bit about avoiding high pressure oil pumps.
 
There is a lot that can be done with this engine, what you do will depend on if you want stock, mild or a fire breathing monster.
 
Also avoid boring to 60thou, I recall reading that it causes over heating problems because the walls are too thin.  As I have just found, the alloy timing gears are noisy, but its slowly settling down.  As I only have a mild cam (from Cam Shaft Shop New Zealand) I will probably put the nylon one back next time the engine is out.
 
Do it once, do it well :-)

Thanks a mill Guys...........hope I don't need to touch Pistons or Cam as she was running perfect except for one burnt valve.
Methinks at least all 6 Ex valves should be replaced as I recall a rumor this is a known weakness, esp as 1,3,4 & 6 get less fuel than 2 & 5. Good reason to add "Castrollo" or SOO(super outboard 2stroke oil to every tank) as I have done on every car and engine I've ever owned since 16 and never had to lift the head from one engine in all these years.......yes, Dad musta been right! Makes sense as fuel is so dry and lube-free unlike the old days of LEAD.
cheers
Bernie

Hi All !
 
RED ALERT !..............I need a PAIR OF VGC D PORT HEADS   P L E A S E  ! ........local head guy wants $1000 to just fit 6 new exhaust valves and K-line them, which retail isn't super rich, but for trade I'm guessing it's a bit rich ?
Maybe I'm wrong ?  I'm up for enlightenment!
Bernie

Hi Bernie
 
You may be able to fit oversize stem exhaust valves instead of having to ft K-liners.
 
They are available from Burton UK
Not sure if they will fit your 165 HP engine tho.
 
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Exhaust-Valve-003-stem-Ford-Essex-V6-Capri-Consul-Granada-Zephyr-Zodiac-/161034748340?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item257e6b41b4
 
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Exhaust-Valves-x-4-015-stems-Ford-Essex-V4-Corsair1700-2000-Zephyr-6-V6-/160896624594?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item25762fa7d2
 
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Exhaust-Valve-030-stems-Ford-Essex-V4-Corsair-Zephyr-Capri-Consul-/160884762313?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item25757aa6c9
 
Regarding the head refurbishment cost, does he have to fit new valve seats? Machine gasket faces? Do inlet valve seats? As well as supply and fit new valves, if so $1000 sounds about right, might be a tad on the rich side however I am a bit out of the loop nowadays regarding engine machining costs.
 
There is always this option if you wanted to get a bit fancy and spend a bucket load more.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-Essex-V6-Gas-flow-cylinder-heads-/280489387621?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item414e786665
 
 
 

Thanks to 900dukess for prompting me to double-check: Burtons had 2 new Exhaust Valves with 37mm heads x 114.5mm long x 8.67mm stem dia (-0/+up to 0.35mm).................now I need 4 more, if any of you out there accidentally purchased Valves as above and then realised they were wrong for your V6; here's your chance to help both of us !.............it'd be sad to re-assemble heads with 2 new and 4 old Ex Valves.......can't bring myself to do it!
The sooner I get 4 more Valves, the sooner "Wild Plum's" back on the road!
Thanks for any help or leads,
Bernie
 
 
 

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HI ALL
 
I NEED A NEW CLUTCH KIT FOR A 1972 FORD CAPRI V6 GT MK1......................
WILL SWAP FOR ALMOST ANY OTHER CAR make/model CLUTCH KIT OR OTHER NEW PARTS
FOR YOUR NEEDS BETWEEN 1948 AND 1988, inc some 4WD.............or CASH of course!

THERE'S NOT MANY NEW CONSUMABLES I DON'T HAVE THAT YOU CAN HAVE IN EXCHANGE FOR THIS CAPRI MK1 GT V6 CLUTCH KIT I NEED.................
ALSO NEED FOR THIS GTV6 CAPRI..................engine mounts at F &/or rear clutch cable, boot lid, F O R D letters for boot, hockey sticks for boot lid, carby repair kit for DFAV Weber, wet choke Cover, correct wheels, original B&W seat covers or complete seats, door cards, dash electrical switches, crash pad, steering rack, HEATED REAR SCREEN, little oval ford badge for "thresh-hold", heater core,  etc
Thanks for any offers. (haven't forgotten your parts we discussed John)
Bernie
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