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by turbellion
Sat May 14, 2016 11:55 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Are mk2 cortina steering boxes interchangeable with mk1?
Replies: 1
Views: 6603

Are mk2 cortina steering boxes interchangeable with mk1?

As the title suggested im looking fir a gt steering box for my deluxe. The is a low mileage mk2 gt on ebay. Will it bolt up to mk1? They look very similar.
by turbellion
Sat May 14, 2016 11:52 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Making the steering feel more precise in a mk1
Replies: 12
Views: 20599

It usually gives a car a better turn in feel and makes it less twitchy in a corner. Works very well in old porsches especially 914's. Im not sure its the best setting on my car, was going to try the usual 16th toe in for my drive up to carlisle. Yes i like to tinker. But i guess anybody into english...
by turbellion
Tue May 10, 2016 11:40 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Making the steering feel more precise in a mk1
Replies: 12
Views: 20599

Making the steering feel more precise in a mk1

Hey guys just wondering what can be done to make my steering feel more precise on my 65 cortina. First here's what I have done New stud and bushes New tie rod ends Rebuilt corsair type ball joints using the amsteer kits New poly bushes all around using forged track arms Wheel bearings properly adjus...
by turbellion
Mon May 09, 2016 7:43 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Zenith vn jetting for my mk1 1500 deluxe
Replies: 5
Views: 9646

It appears that the fuel pressure was the culprit. I installed the regulator and set it to about 2 psi. I was able to set the idle speed to a smooth 800 rpm. It now runs super crisp at all Rpms and no longer boils over after a hot shut off. Very happy!
by turbellion
Fri May 06, 2016 1:02 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Reacquainted member
Replies: 12
Views: 27744

I wish these were all English fords!Image
by turbellion
Fri May 06, 2016 1:00 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Reacquainted member
Replies: 12
Views: 27744

Gratuitous pics of my work. That s a 1949 beetle. Yes it is both horrible in every way and oh so expensive.


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by turbellion
Thu May 05, 2016 9:22 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Reacquainted member
Replies: 12
Views: 27744

I should add that I also had a few xr4ti's, one that dynod 305 hp! I also had a 57 100e anglia that sadly I never got to drive. I also grew up out in Arizona and my dad was an instructor and formula ford engine builder at bondurant.
by turbellion
Thu May 05, 2016 9:14 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Zenith vn jetting for my mk1 1500 deluxe
Replies: 5
Views: 9646

I ordered a Holley fuel pressure regulator today. Hopefully that will cure the fuel drip. As for my plugs, I may try a colder ngk plug and see if they color normally. I don't see it as a problem. It's just rather strange. I work on air cooled vw's for a living and I have never seen a plug come out i...
by turbellion
Thu May 05, 2016 10:33 am
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Reacquainted member
Replies: 12
Views: 27744

It was in pretty bad shape when I got it. Luckily the rust was pretty minimal. Most of the panels hammered back pretty nicely. The boot lid was pretty bad but I found a mint one for 150 bucks at Carlisle last year! The original 1500 is in excellent health but I'm building a strong early crossflow fo...
by turbellion
Wed May 04, 2016 9:28 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Reacquainted member
Replies: 12
Views: 27744

Here's my 2 previous english ford's. My first one was my 64 gt that my dad and I restored together regretfully a 22 year old me needed a bit of cash so I sold it. Fortunately one of my idles, a respected Japanese motorcycle builder ended up with it and currently daily drives it. I should add I drove...
by turbellion
Wed May 04, 2016 9:16 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Reacquainted member
Replies: 12
Views: 27744

Reacquainted member

Hey guys I haven't been around for a while but I am back and am daily driving a mk1 again! I'm in Raleigh nc now and have been working on a 65 deluxe 2 door that came out of a junkyard in Columbia sc. I picked it up on eBay about 2 years ago. I just finished it up and have been daily driving it for ...
by turbellion
Wed May 04, 2016 9:07 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Zenith vn jetting for my mk1 1500 deluxe
Replies: 5
Views: 9646

Here's my 65

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by turbellion
Wed May 04, 2016 9:04 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Zenith vn jetting for my mk1 1500 deluxe
Replies: 5
Views: 9646

Zenith vn jetting for my mk1 1500 deluxe

Hey guys, need some input on this. I had a pretty good lean spot on light acceleration so I rejetted my carb as follows. 100 main 112 comp (stock) 60 slow My car now has no noticable flat spot and seems to run really well! The problems I'm seeing are my plugs are not coloring. They look as though I ...
by turbellion
Fri Apr 16, 2010 12:59 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: a new memer from northern michigan
Replies: 4
Views: 10581

haha no he isnt my dad , but i would like to meet him, its hard to find people with these cars as im sure you know.
by turbellion
Tue Apr 13, 2010 11:13 am
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: a new memer from northern michigan
Replies: 4
Views: 10581

a new memer from northern michigan

hey my names anthoni im 24 years old and i love english fords ALOT! ive restored all of my cars with my own dirty hands ive owned a 64 mk1 gt (the green one everyone hated on bat) a 57 anglia and i now own a 67 mk1 cortina estate i hope to own more if anybody lives near me i would love to drive arou...