John Mack

Your engine looks damn clean ! My 2.0 pinto has a bit more dampness I think from the filler cap, it's had a big head skim and has healthy compression, also sees a bit of full throttle action ! I'm not worried .

That's sad news about your Dad, sorry to hear . Great to see the LS pictures, looking forward to more ?!! 185 tyres yes ? Will the carb just be getting the lid lifted off and a clean out or do you have bigger plans ?

Maybe you could T the return into the feed between the tank and the pump, a one way/non return valve on the return might be an idea?

Love it !!

Maybe not leaking, just sweating power ?!

Sounding good too .

Sorry to hear you're not sunset bound ?! .....as above though maybe there's a cortina nut in your area that might swing by and take a look if tea and biscuits were available ! Hope you can get it sorted.

If you mean the pistons on the cylinders then yes they should move outwards when brake peddle is pressed and force the shoes apart. In their "resting position" the pistons should be in contact with the shoe, there shouldn't be a gap.

Decided to take a run up to my mates garage, took the photogenic route 👍🏻 Early o’clock so not much else on the road…. love it !

Headlight check of an evening!

Nice

Driven off into the sunset perhaps ?!

I think you're describing the wire which bypasses the ballast wire, the one between the starter and coil. It gives the coil battery voltage during cranking. The ballast wire is what feeds the coil under normal operation.

Back out from hibernation 😀 Took it for a wee spin as an excuse to take the dogs for a walk. Noticed the timing belt sticker on the slam panel was dated 6 years ago so will get a belt for it, only done 5,ooo miles but I’ll throw one on. It’s showing it’s age in places but will soldier on for now. Same old pictures I’m afraid…… 😉