Adam McC

Anyone got a decent set of metal letters available? They don't have to be pristine.

Yep, new coil in and away we went!

So having issues starting again and seems ignition related. Points based system on 1300 Crossflow. Basically, no spark at the plugs, nothing going to distributor, checked resistance on coil, primary seems ok, secondary not getting anything at all. Short in coil? Time to replace or is there anything else I can check it might be before buying and trying a new one? Are there any other tests on coil you can make?

Noted, cheers!

Can anyone recommend a timing light? I've been meaning to get one for a while but have never used one before and not entirely sure what to go for. Standard or with advance? Been looking at Accuspark & Gunsen lights. I've got a Crossflow 1300 if that makes any difference to choice.

Just got new chrome trim on the rear window, got the front still to do. She's not starting again so going to have to get down to doing some detective work shortly.

Only since April 2016

Got her up and running again. Cleaned the plugs, carb and dist, took a bit more of a stern talking to and now she seems ok. Started her up this morning without much hassle. Thanks for the tips folks.

Ok, so still no joy. Getting spark ok and plugs were wet, think i flooded her again. Ran batt flat trying this time so have to recharge it and try again tomorrow.

Yeah I've flooded her more than once as well trying to get her started! I'll try her again later a bit gentler on the choke!

Thanks for that, will have a look again after work. I neglected to mention in my original post it was also a bit damp everywhere with some condensation over the engine. I'd assume that'll not help it. Sooner I get the garage insulated the better!

OK, so haven't been using the Cortina that much but always try to start her up and let her run once a week or so to keep things ticking over but having increasing trouble starting her up these days. Brand new battery in, fresh oil and filter recently, she's ticking over ok but just not starting, get the odd spurt of life but I've had to just give up there a 15 minutes and no go. The Oil pressure light goes out as soon as she's ticking over. Is that normal? One of those things I've maybe just never noticed before. Fuel filter doesn't seem full of fuel either. Fuel pump seems fairly new. That's all visually I can see. Wondering if anyone uses a checklist to go through when having similar diffs?

Well I've no need for one until I actually get the rear backrest anyway and not sure how likely that is to ever happen! But thanks anyway. I'll post looking for one if I get the backrest. For now I'm just going to hide the old backrest under a blanket as it's seen better days!

Anyone read anything about this anywhere? As I'm just about to start into the 2ltr pinto engine this could be putting a spanner in the works if the supply of E5 is on it's way out. I worry in general about our old motors and if we're going to be having to go electric soon as well! Article from Footman James > https://www.footmanjames.co.uk/blog/e10-petrol-threat-for-classic-cars?utm_source=SilverpopMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=FJ%20August%20Newsletter%202018%20(clients)%20(1)&utm_content=

I don't!