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    Re: Mk1 Escort Project Silver Fox

    First MOT!!











    First drive today,... to MOT station. Didnt get out of 3rd gear (only 1 mile drive through town) but WOW! Just the sound alone was enough lol

    Last time i drove something with a chassis that stiff i was rolling tarmac for the council

    Was a little bit worried when the garage phoned 1hr later asking "how do you take the handbrake off" ??

    Now feeling like an expectant father......
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    Re: Mk1 Escort Project Silver Fox

    Nice one mate

    Now get out and enjoy it

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Project Silver Fox

    Fantastic news, now the fun starts!
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    Re: Mk1 Escort Project Silver Fox

    ah great news matey, looks the dogs do dars aswell

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Project Silver Fox

    Love it just read through your whole thread to night ,,,, think you've done you and your car proud to get her finished as she's been let down by the last two owners

    Top job just in time for the sping to enjoy

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Project Silver Fox

    Lovely car. I regret getting rid of my Mark 1 now.

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Project Silver Fox

    Cheers boys,... all those busted fingers are worth it in the end!!

    Have uncovered some more little jobs to do though.

    Most important is setting the King Pin Inclination,... is completely out and have no data to set?

    Garage is tracking up straight as poss, however as fully adjustable is struggling with KPI.

    Does anyone have any basic settings ??
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    Re: Mk1 Escort Project Silver Fox

    Quote Originally Posted by Mexico Spike View Post
    ... all those busted fingers are worth it in the end!!
    There is no doubt those busted fingers were worth it! That is spot on

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Project Silver Fox

    KPI? I assume you mean castor... Is the steering not self-centering?

    I can't remember what the standard spec is off the top of my head, but 2-4 degrees should be about right. Obviously getting it to be the same side-to-side is the important bit!
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    Re: Mk1 Escort Project Silver Fox

    Door locks are both worn,.. Drivers side barely works! Looking at the mechanism too many links, pivots etc. Dont really want to spend huge time on a bad design, is there anything more modern out there that will bolt in without much pain?

    Am also v worried about security so want good modern locks, not worried about not being original!

    If all else fails will just fit solenoids with battery backup and have no mechanism?!?

    Any ideas guys?
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    Re: Mk1 Escort Project Silver Fox

    there must be some kit car web sites selling something like you need?
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    Re: Mk1 Escort Project Silver Fox

    original lock sets are very thin on the ground... the aftermarket solex ones are the next best ones I could find.
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    Re: Mk1 Escort Project Silver Fox

    I remember reading somewhere that Saxo lock barrels were a straight swap...

    And found it in time to edit this post:
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    Re: Mk1 Escort Project Silver Fox



    Hi guys,.... have completed lots of little jobs on car in last couple of months, however now on the road 'legally' and had her set up at Aldon Automotive (V professional)! Have only completed approx. 50 miles since build and now the LSD has developed a loud clicking noise, ONLY whilst turning the steering wheel. Even gently pushing back and forth in garage (which steering wheel turned slightly). Am now contemplating stripping out diff, LSD, etc to check inside (big job errgh)!

    Doesn't feel like a quick fix, but is there a chance could be something silly??
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    Re: Mk1 Escort Project Silver Fox

    Id say thats completely normal for an lsd
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    Re: Mk1 Escort Project Silver Fox

    great project!

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Project Silver Fox

    The lsd will do that! Give it the beans round a bend it doesnt click then lol

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Project Silver Fox



    Thanks guys,... yes after giving it a 'pootle' she seemed to settle in!

    Then sprang a couple of oil and fuel leaks!! = Workshop!
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    Re: Mk1 Escort Project Silver Fox







    Never thought I would sort a problem out on the car with a bloody laptop!!

    After fitting the 'Amethyst' at Aldon, she was running much better. Then had to fit a 'toggle switch' to either immobilise the ignition or switch between maps (can have up to 8). However got locked in an immobilised state and could not start car without setting up with a PC. On, off, off, on, on, etc, etc, many switched states involved. Eventually though sorted and can toggle between different maps,... and starts and runs perfect. Before the Amethyst was very lumpy low down, now smooth all the way around,... sounds like a modern all be it loud engine!
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    Re: Mk1 Escort Project Silver Fox



    Not really getting on with the SPA system! Techo OK but speed sensor playing up, oil pressure side never worked too well,.... thinking of going back to 'old school' clocks? Put these together in the mid 90's out of parts I had from last build. Will prob retain SPA tacho and pod mount??
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    Needed some door handles and didn't want knee smashers so....

    Alloy plates made, bolted in with M5 csinks, nylon spacer made to suit then bolted in Luke tow eyes for door handles.
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    Re: Mk1 Escort Project Silver Fox

    very clean escort

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Project Silver Fox

    Spent all of 2014 with a blown front crank seal, just collecting parts to change! Looks like grill off, radiator and all water pump (which is also leaking) off, to access pulley properly. Not looking forward but got to be done! Want to be running for the first Chateauimpney hill climb this year!!
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    Ok been putting this off for too long time to sort that seal out!
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    First got pot1 to TDC, rocking car back and forth. Looking tight down there so will take out radiator for space, will probably put a spanner through it if I dont.
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    Marked up TDC point on all pulleys and dizzy.
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    This is second attempt at changing so didn't seal well last time, so dropping sump a little this time just 3-4mm made all the difference.
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    Marked up everything and show 'front'
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    Crank pulley did not want to come off, needed impact gun. Considered hole sawing access hole for the duration of 2 mugs of tea!! Couldn't do it....
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    Removed crank seal casting and scrapped off old gasket. Found some slight damage to inside where casting had been removed several times previously!
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    Bolts holding casting on seemed a bit short? Put big vern in holes and could go 10mm longer!
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    Made sure everything glued, pressed in, greased where required.
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    New casting from Burtons. Had to file off some flash, and inner 3 prongs were catching crank (too tight) so had to set about with little files.
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    With the sump dropped a few mm the casting went on easy. Fitted horizontal fastenings first, later changed for hex bolts M6 x 20mm.
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    Turned up a nylon bush to press seal in correct place.
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    Pressed in new seal using bush, and replaced all underside casting bolts.
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    Fitted new cam belt and tensioned.
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    oops missed these photos! Greased inside all pulleys so come off easier next time!
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    Re: Mk1 Escort Project Silver Fox

    credit to you sir, looks a fantastic motor

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