Mk1 escort resorection

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this is my mk1 1600 ohc ,it has seen better days but the plan is to get her rolling and back on the road.

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running period correct Capri wolfrance wheels

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help need ....I'm trying to set the timing on my 1.6 pinto ....when I set the engine at tdc the cam mark is off a bit....... when I I position that cam mark on the dot im no where near the tdc mark on the crank ......#yourthoughtsplease

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That's how it looks when I set the crank to tdc......

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That's how it looks when I set the cam pointer directly on the dot

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[alladdin]

have you tried moving the belt a tooth ?

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I've tried everything ... even compensated for the slight bit of movement in the crank and set the cam a little bit out �� so when I release the tensioner it would some how line up. .....I reset the timing and now I'm at 8 degrees before tdc when set on the dot ....is that good enough for a safe start with a bit of dizzy fiddling?....also I have my firing order set to 1342....is that correct for a 1600 ohc pinto engine?

[avtospotter]

Any updates?

[alladdin]

if you look at one of my older threads i had the same issue

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Still haven't sorted it...I plan to just take it to a friend

[QuIcKrAcK]

I like the old mag wheels. Cool project!