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  1. John Mack
    To complete the circuit, yes the carb. needs to be earthed.
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    Water Hoses - To Suit Weber Carb This sort of thing ?
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    Cortina in the evening sunshine.
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    That looks extremely tidy, liking the dealer sticker and plates
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    In an ideal world the steering arms should be "straight" from the rack to the hub, if the suspension is standard then this should be the case. If the springs are not standard then this will affect the tracking under compression more than the standard set-up. The rack swap ( I think ) will not affect bump steer....... but your springs will.
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    1000% BEST CHOICE
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    Interesting, I too never knew the above.
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    Finally, set cam timing with DTI and timing protractor. New belt fitted, the old one wasn’t actually bad but had been on for just shy of 7 years, only 5000 miles ….. must try harder. The tensioner pulley was slightly rusty though, probably due to lack of use…. see above. The tensioner was replaced when the last belt was fitted so gave it a clean up, it spins fine, no noise just a bit of corrosion. Changed the oil and filter too, valve clearances checked… 2 adjustments. Now enjoying a beer, cheers.
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    Speak for yourself, I'm a young 114 years old
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    Seems I can't even post correctly, I have to do it twice
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    I don't quite understand but these days it doesn't take much to confuse me ! As Craig mentioned above the only difference with pipes is the ends....thread sizes, male/female ends. 3/16 pipe size has been used forever too. Have you looked for an guide on you-tube ? Someone there is sure to want to explain.
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    The tools that I've come across like the one above have an operation 1 (to make male end) and the other end is operation 2 (which after doing op.1 you then do op.2 to flare it for female end). Do you actually have the tool or is the above one a type you're thinking of buying? I can't imagine a tool that'll only flare pipes to suit a male end ?? Brake Pipe Flaring Tool Hand Held Single Double Flare Kit Garage NEW! UK STOCK | eBay UK ......seems you will get a tool that just does for male ends, you need this type .
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    Ford MK1 Cortina Super / Deluxe Complete Pair Front Strut Upright Hub Disc Assys | eBay UK
  14. John Mack
    If I was selling, this would work for me. It is a bit of a hassle but then you can't expect every potential buyer to be on your doorstep .
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    Noted Whilst PS would be nice I'm going to persevere with the "strong-arm steering" for now .
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    The 205 tyres on mine don't help. I have a PS rack needing overhauled but that's it.....do I get it sorted and then maybe add an electric hydraulic pump like some of the Peugeot/Citroens have because I think that might be an easier route than trying to get the Ford parts. Or do I get an electric column conversion? .......or just carry on, if I keep the speed up it's ok
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    I'd like PS please !
  18. John Mack
    What engine/power do you have that needs the above please !? Any pictures ?
  19. John Mack
    6Pcs 4mm-32mm Spiral Step Cone Drill Bit Titanium Nitride Coat Metal Hole Cutter | eBay UK
  20. John Mack
    Some good advice above, I've always filled the system with front raised and taken out the coolant sender before filling and then refitted when I know there's water up to it just for peace of mind knowing that the gauge "should" work !
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    I think so, can't remember TBH Working on the ground with the wheel off, facing outwards will work the best.
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    That makes two of us
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    Takes one to know one !
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    Whatever's easy...I know with my front, if I jack it up so the spring is extended then I can just fit my fingers in to adjust the knob.
  25. John Mack
    Got me looking at Mk4's now! This one is maybe a bit more honest, registered April '77...curious to see what it goes for....... Ford Cortina 1.6 GL Automatic 1977 | eBay UK
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