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22-05-2013, 08:54 PM
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Starter Motor
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Hi I am building a ford Mexcio
I have a 1600 she'll Whitch I am installing all 2lt running gear into . I am having trouble getting the engine to fit , Is there a difference in a 1600 cradle and a 2lt cradle , Is there different shapes of sumps |
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22-05-2013, 09:02 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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jump onto this forum http://www.classic-ford.org/cfp/ this has all the small ford guys on it sorry mods for linking another forum
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22-05-2013, 09:03 PM
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Sumps need modifying or swap with Escort sump..Depending if its from rear or front sump..
The radiator bracket needs trimming and bolted directly to front panel moving it forward and its easier to change outlet direction of thermostat housing for radiator hose.. TMK the Mexico was a 1600 ?? Love the flares etc on them..
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22-05-2013, 10:44 PM
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Well hello Mr Fancypants
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Perth
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the sumps are different. I assume by cradle you are talking about the crossmember? they are different, I assume the engine mounts are different and the exhaust travels out a different side of the car. the front struts are also different.
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30-05-2013, 01:30 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: May 2013
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Does anyone know we're I would get a 2lt escort sump to fit a pinto
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30-05-2013, 02:28 PM
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Matakana NZ
 
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http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-...-597751350.htm But it would be cheaper to get your sump modifyed, and to suit your current crossmember. And the Mexico's were 1600's sounds like you are building a RS2000 replica
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30-05-2013, 03:28 PM
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Matakana NZ
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And I think you have to modify the oil pick up, cant remember 100%, it was like 30 years ago when I did one
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30-05-2013, 04:42 PM
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Classic Small Ford Supplies Rear11/ Lincoln St Minto NSW 2566 (02) 9603 5333 Or if you want New parts only and or performance bits Smcka will have it or can find it. http://classicescortparts.com.au/ Both are diehard Small Ford fans. Both great guys and should look after you with anything you need.
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30-05-2013, 08:42 PM
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Starter Motor
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Thanks for that lads
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31-05-2013, 04:23 PM
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Crossmember physically same dimensions for 1600 Kent & 2lt Pinto, 2lt had a stronger baseplate though. Mexico was a 1.6lt Pinto.
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31-05-2013, 05:16 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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the proper 2lt escort sump is actually a rare item now. Seen a few 2lt Cortina sumps bashed in around the cross member to fit lol. No sure ,may have a sump somewhere. |
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