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Unless something has been done to your wiring you should find that the two large wires are both +ve 12v and can be fitted to either of the large terminals. The small one triggers the dashboard warning light

I got fed up with replacing/repairing ACR alternators on my Mk4. I went for an A127 like this: LINK. If you go that route make sure you get the version that used the Vee belt and takes the Lucas plug not the screw terminals - unless you fancy doing some rewiring work

Have you checked the clutch cable is not frayed at either end?

I have an 075 in my 2 litre Mk4

It's usually about half way down on all the ones I've ever seen Burtons show it like that - see below My understanding is that it's there to stop the shaft from coming out with the distributor

You've got it! I think there are times when a big flat blade screwdriver helps, think they can get stuck depending on how many years (usually lots) since the last need for adjustment Good luck, let us know how you get on

Yes only one adjuster, the "hoop" (I'm sure there's a proper name for that) just behind the handbrake is supposed to allow the two sides of the cable to even out. Before you adjust the cable you need to make sure the automatic brake adjusters in the drums are working OK if you haven't done so already. That's so you're not having to adjust the handbrake because those are not working properly If those are OK then as you say, yes you have to release the two parts of the adjuster. That should be by turning them like a nut and bolt i.e. hold the section that's slotted into the car and undo the other "nut" The only photo I have to hand is an aftermarket cable but the principle is the same. Looking at the picture hold the left hand section and undo the right hand one slightly. It helps to have access to a pair of soft-grip pliers. Then to adjust you have to turn the left hand part so it moves along the cable towards the rear brake, then follow with the right hand part until they're back together again Not something I have had to do too many times but I seem to remember it's easiest if you disconnect the front of the cable from the handbrake then you can pull the adjuster out of its slot, adjust then put it back in again It's pretty crude but effective Hope this makes sense!

Remember that with the wheels on the car there's a lot more stress on the bearings than there is now Given you've gone to all the effort of dismantling the brakes and removing the half shafts - if it was me I would replace the bearings (you need access to a Press to do that)

Three ways that are often on the site here: 1. Remove the drum, bolt an old (disposable) steel wheel onto the half shaft and hit that outwards, turning each time, with a big hammer 2. Use a slide hammer. Best not to use a hook. Go for one like this: Link 3. If you're lucky you can use some long bolts through the threaded holes in the end of the half shaft flange (careful what is under the other end of the bolt) screw them in to carefully wind the half shaft out Also spray some easing oil around the edge of the bearing, if you can get one of those thin long pipes that come with WD40 and similar, to it

Some years ago the rear box on mine rotted at the engine side so effectively the silencing was coming from the centre silencer and a long tail pipe. Didn't seem to make a lot of diffference to the sound which ties in to what you have said.

Thanks Craig - It claims to be for a Pinto in the advert

There are a couple of 32/36 carbs and manifolds on Ebay at the moment though they're over £150. There's one interesting one Link that I don't recognise that claims to be from Sierra/Granada. Hopefully Craig will drop by and can clarify exactly what that is and whether it works on our cars

Looks like you can get rebuild kits though they're not cheap, for example: https://classiccarbs.co.uk/product/fordfomocomotorcraft-vv-carbcarburettor-servicegasket-kit/

Ah probably a little far! Good luck with finding a set.

Whereabouts are you? I think I still have a pair of Mk4 HD springs - though I don't know if I'll be able to get to them until after Christmas.