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2018/05/03 12:04:28 (permalink)
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Personal opinions appreciated for '71 rebuild

Hi all,
 
I might keep my 2 threads separate and I do not wish to spam the forum with a thread for every question.
 
I wish to keep my Capri for life, as original as possible, but want to make it more reliable etc....
So in light of that.
 
1. Shall I update the radiator and add a thermo fan?
2. Should I replace the  40 DFAV with a 38?
3. Should I tinker with the engine? (90k miles) or just go 20thou and standard rebuild?
4. Should I continue to use the electric fuel pump? or go back to the mechanical?
 
Thats all I can think of 'pre-coffee" 
Thanks in advance!
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    Re: Personal opinions appreciated for '71 rebuild 2018/05/03 12:37:42 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby krusto 2018/05/04 09:31:45
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    Stick with the mechanical fan
    Go for a 38
    Why not - even a v63 cam
    Stick with mechanical
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    Re: Personal opinions appreciated for '71 rebuild 2018/05/03 23:28:53 (permalink)
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    5. Do I get the all the trim bits re-chromed? Or keep them with the original chrome and scratches?
     
    6. Put the old mono cassette deck back in?
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    Re: Personal opinions appreciated for '71 rebuild 2018/05/04 09:20:44 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby krusto 2018/05/04 09:31:41
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    #1 get an electronic distributor from Performance Ignition or Ignition Developments
    Get your extractors ceramic coated
    See Clive Cams for a good profile, dont bore unless you have to
     

    Capri The car I always promised myself
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    Re: Personal opinions appreciated for '71 rebuild 2018/05/04 09:34:06 (permalink)
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    Cheers, the engine has 90k miles, any idea what their life could be on the original bore?
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