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by beu_79
Tue Jul 31, 2012 9:50 am
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Cracked paint
Replies: 5
Views: 2177

Cracked paint

Morning all

If anyone has any ideas about the following I will be eternally grateful!!! 5 years ago we resprayed my car hen over the course of a series of months and years the paint 'crazed' leaving a cracked appearance on all horizontal surfaces it slowly got worse and worse until it looked like ...
by beu_79
Mon May 30, 2011 8:02 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Misfire @2000-3000rpm
Replies: 11
Views: 4338

Re: Misfire @2000-3000rpm

Think you could be right John B, as always. :D
by beu_79
Sun May 22, 2011 8:34 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Misfire @2000-3000rpm
Replies: 11
Views: 4338

Re: Misfire @2000-3000rpm

Cheers for all the advice! Had the carb apart yesterday and cleaned all the jets, had new plugs in 200miles ago, gap set recently. Engine rebuilt 500miles ago, sports coil, electronic ign. It's now almost a flat spot in acceleration. Could the electronic ignition be dodgy? I thought they were pretty ...
by beu_79
Mon May 16, 2011 7:27 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Misfire @2000-3000rpm
Replies: 11
Views: 4338

Re: Misfire @2000-3000rpm

hahaha apologies, mk2 escort, 1300 ghia. :P
by beu_79
Mon May 16, 2011 6:10 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Misfire @2000-3000rpm
Replies: 11
Views: 4338

Misfire @2000-3000rpm

Evening all,
Experiencing a wierd misfire at 2000-3000rpm in any gear. It's repeating a split second loss in power but will go when throttle is increased, it's worse when not under heavy acceleration. Timing is fine, electronic ignition, sports coil both fitted.

If anyone has any ideas before I ...
by beu_79
Mon Apr 25, 2011 8:10 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Thrust release bearing
Replies: 1
Views: 1415

Thrust release bearing

Evening all, first time using this new forum, all looks very nice! :D

Quick question: Got a mk2 escort, 1300, should the release bearing in the clutch always spin when the clutch pedal is up? Have adjusted the cable and although i can get clearance by pulling the release arm myself, i can't get it ...