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12-08-2008, 11:38 AM
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nastypaul
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: melbourne
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hello all, I have just purchased a 78 4 door esky for the purpose of auto crossing it and was wondering if any one knew where I could download a workshop/repair manual for one. I have found a few places claiming to have them, but they al seem to be for post 1980 escorts.
I guess this has already been covered, I just cant find where. If any one could help, I would appreciate it. cheers. |
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12-08-2008, 12:44 PM
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1978 models are the same as 1980 (BC model). Mk2 are the same shape but a little different in badges, petrol tank location, front struts and only came out in 1300cc/1600cc Kent motors.
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12-08-2008, 03:17 PM
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nastypaul
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this cant be it?.... can it???
http://pdftown.com/Ford-Escort-Service-Manual.html I only need it for the silly little stuff i.e. ATM i cant work out why the dissy spins freely and the screw that normally locates it just keeps turning. cheers for the reply. |
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13-08-2008, 01:32 PM
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No that's not it. In Australia we had Mk1, Mk2 and BC. In the UK and other countries they continued on with MK3 and so on. The BC was a Australian thing like the TD Cortina (model designation codes)
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13-08-2008, 02:02 PM
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nastypaul
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Location: melbourne
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cheers for the reply mate.
I will just have to bite the bullet and buy one of the gregorys type manuals I think (assuming they are still in print) |
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14-08-2008, 11:42 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Just keep an eye on eBay - the genuine Ford manual is far better than Gregory's and they do come up from time to time.
The book you want is for MkII which ran from 1975-1980. (light yellow cover IIRC) If the dissy is turning then the lock stud is either missing or the thread is stripped - you may have to remove the dissy and do a "heli-coil" repair to the hole. Check the thread on the stud first though as you may just be lucky that it is the item that is stripped. |
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14-08-2008, 01:34 PM
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nastypaul
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: melbourne
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thanks for that....
will have a look, and a swear, and another look, maybe swear again. it is in a difficult possi to get good visual access to, but nothing a bit of looking and swearing shouldn't fix. 
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15-08-2008, 03:51 PM
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Starter Motor
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There is usually a bloke at the markets selling used manuals. . |
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15-08-2008, 05:18 PM
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nastypaul
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Location: melbourne
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which market?
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21-08-2008, 03:05 PM
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nastypaul
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: melbourne
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getting mucked about with manual, but I will get there. quick question though, To remove the dissy on a 1.6 mk2, do you need to remove anything else (inlet manifold) and is it just the one 12-14mm bolt at the rear that needs to be removed.
never played with the engine bay of an escort, and rather than do something the hard way, I thought I'd ask. cheers in advance. |
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21-08-2008, 03:11 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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just remove the adjusting bolt and it should slide out...?
make sure low tension lead disconected too. |
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21-08-2008, 03:37 PM
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nastypaul
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Location: melbourne
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all leads are off etc, but just cant seem to get a spanner onto the offending bolt. it would seem a few things need to be moved to allow access
 : any tips? cheers |
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21-08-2008, 06:21 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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well the adjusting bolt is never easy to reach, but once its out, it should jsut slide out?
you might have to have some serious patience tho... turning a bolt, 1/8 of a turn each time will take a while, but u no its worth it! |
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22-08-2008, 08:46 AM
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nastypaul
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Location: melbourne
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dammit!!! was hoping there was a magical way of talking to it that will make it just pop out onto the floor. Bugger.
cheers for the reply people, very much appreciated. |
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22-08-2008, 09:14 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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speedy or "ratchety" spanners work best
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Mk2 escort work shop manuals
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