johnny boy 159 Posted August 28, 2018 Hi I'm Johnny, I recently bought a 1965 2 door Mk1 Cortina. I intend to update it mechanically. First job replace the old crappy exhaust with a 2.5 inch one ,that can handle what ever engine/box I put in at a later date. Old crappy exhaust Over axle pipe. Full 2.5 inch system. Rear box . 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DHV571D 16 Posted August 28, 2018 Nice job... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy 159 Posted August 28, 2018 (edited) the Cortina is currently fitted with a 1600 crossflow motor.Today I fitted an electronic ignition kit, only took 20 mins, and fitted a new Bowden cable clamp to the 32/36 Webber carb, previously tied on !! Edited August 28, 2018 by johnny boy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littlenewt2067 33 Posted August 29, 2018 Looking forward to watching this, I too have a mk1 2dr LHD that I am hoping to start on in a while Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy 159 Posted August 29, 2018 Last night I straightened the bent front grill, before painting it with black inserts. Unfortunately I forgot a before picture. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nascar66 74 Posted August 29, 2018 It's good that you can get stuck in straight away. I've barely touched mine in the two years I've owned it as other projects have taken priority! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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johnny boy 159 Posted August 29, 2018 I quite pleased with the end result. I forgot to do the sidelight indicator covers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ady 28 Posted August 29, 2018 Grill looks good Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy 159 Posted September 1, 2018 This weekend I've adjusted the timing to 34 degrees total advance, and reset the carb. I looks like the idle jet is too big ,as the mixture screw is too far in for a nice idle. but its made it a different drive altogether. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy 159 Posted September 2, 2018 (edited) Strange noise from the rear under deceleration today, checked it out, and the rear u/j was seizing up, and the pinion nut had worked loose. Oh and the rear drums are so worn , the shoes are at the end of adjustment.. More work. Edited September 2, 2018 by johnny boy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy 159 Posted September 23, 2018 (edited) New rear drums,new cylinders,new shoes now fitted. New handbrake clevis pins. Holes drilled out to suit oversized clevis pins Front callipers unseized. New quarter bumpers fitted. Edited September 23, 2018 by johnny boy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy 159 Posted September 23, 2018 Checked out what idle jet is fitted in the carb, its a 55, i have ordered up a 50, that should be better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
consul315 172 Posted September 25, 2018 nice car and great job :thumbup: i haven t made it in 12yrs ownership to repaint my grille :sofa: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nascar66 74 Posted September 25, 2018 Lookin' good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
