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    ``` reacted to Slow250XC in Panko's Mk1 Escort (Round 2)   
    Looking good man really liking the original look.
    Hardcase that you have to buy in from uk for a good deal, i have to buy in from aussie for better prices lol
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    Outback Jack
    ``` got a reaction from Outback Jack in TDC and rotor arm position   
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    ``` reacted to bear351c in TDC and rotor arm position   
    Vacuum can should point straight ahead. As said, doesn't matter which way the rotor is situated, just make it no.1 lead on the cap, and go anticlockwise with the rest. Sounds like you have it 180* out. IE: not on the compression stroke. For absolute check, pop off the left hand rocker cover and see if the valves are up or down, pushrods should spin with 2 fingers. Don't trust the harmonic balancer. Once you've established TDC, mark it with a white marker, or file.
     
    That dizzy looks like new.! 
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    ``` reacted to 2redrovers in TDC and rotor arm position   
    I could be wrong too but I'd read that part about pointing to #1 as find tdc then align with #1 plug lead on the dizzy cap, rather than pointing at physical cylinder.

    Someone will know more than me though.
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    ``` reacted to deankxf in TDC and rotor arm position   
    you can face the rotor arm anywhere you want.. as long as it lines up with the ignition lead going to number 1 spark plug(when you have tdc compression on number 1) lifting the rocker cover off and checking the rockers are both not moving at all on number 1cyl will be a closer setting(by eye/ear) (fully closed valves ready for ignition to fire)
    i set one last week and pointed the rotor to the vac advance vac line .. spark plug post is above it.. run that to number one lead and it was fairly close.. in the tdc position.. 
     
     
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    Outback Jack
    ``` got a reaction from Outback Jack in TDC and rotor arm position   
    Hi all,
    I have changed the aftermarkt electronic distributor on my 1979 xd Fairmont with a Bosch one and am now trying to get the timing/tdc set.
    There are no marks on the harmonic balancer that I can see so have used the 'thumb over the no.1 spark plug hole' method and have moved the rotor arm around to face the no,1 cylinder (as I thought was correct?) but all it now wants to do is spit flames out of the carb when I try to start it!

    Having searched on the internet it seems that I am setting the distributor/rotor arm in completely the wrong place and that it should be facing roughly to the firewall or slightly towards no.8 cylinder?
    HELP!!!!!
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    ``` reacted to XTREME KARTS XF in Ryco Transmission Filter Kit   
    A mate of mine used a Ryco filter kit when he serviced the C4 in his XC Monty, no issues with quality.
    Just remember when you remove the filter, theres a spring and a pressure limit valve and BE SURE NOT TO LOOSE THEM! When you remove the filter the spring will come first then the pressure valve, take your time and be careful as it may spring out on ya! Reverse order for installation
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    ``` reacted to Crazy2287 in Ignition issues   
    Molybdenum grease (assembly lube) or some thick motor oil would be fine.
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    bear351c
    ``` got a reaction from bear351c in Ignition issues   
    definitely MEC717..is a newer version and a different shape to the older ones.
     
    http://www.sparkshop.co.nz/Catalogue/Product/Product/69MEC717
     
    do you think if I went back to a Bosch electronic distributor with the ignition module built into it I could do away with the other bits on the system ie. the 'starter solinoid and energy polarizer'?
     
    really want to tidy the whole thing up but am certainly no electronics expert (infact,quite the opposite!!).
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    CHESTNUTXE
    ``` got a reaction from CHESTNUTXE in Ignition issues   
    yeah..electric distributor.
     
    battery has a full charge.
     
    the plot thickens!!..took the coil off and it actually has the model number HEC715 which is for a Ford Telstar 2.0l (1985-87 or Nissan Bluebird 2.0l (1983-85)...wtf???
     
    the other number on the sticker on the coil itself matches the one on the outside of the box which also has MEC717 underneath it..totally confused!
     
    have taken back to the auto shop and they have ordered me a new one so will see what happens when it arrives Monday or Tuesday.
     
    I have real issues trying to upload photo's on here (keeps telling me I can only upload files upto 121kbs which are tiny!!)
     
    anywho!..will try and see if i get one of these and see if I can get the whole ignition system tidied up.
     
    http://www.sparkshop.co.nz/Catalogue/Product/Product/40-364
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    ``` reacted to bear351c in V8 intake manifold   
    Yep, that looks like a stocky, Clevo, Automatic, 2V, from an XD.
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    Free.51
    ``` got a reaction from Free.51 in Power Steering Coupling   
    yep!..want the car to be going the same way I want to be going!!!
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    Free.51
    ``` got a reaction from Free.51 in Power Steering Coupling   
    yep!..want the car to be going the same way I want to be going!!!
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    CHESTNUTXE
    ``` got a reaction from CHESTNUTXE in V8 intake manifold   
    Hi all,
     
    can anyone identify what this intake manifold is from?
     
    I was told it came off a 302 Cleveland but am having doubts about that?
     
    It was bought to go onto an XD Fairmont with a 302 and Carter Thermoquad,is it suitable?
     
    Also,can it be used as it is now or will it need refurbishing (I am assuming it will?) to get rid of the surface rust etc..?(I am assuming it will?)
     
    Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated,
     
    cheers,
     
    Liam.
     


     
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