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by popeye31
Tue Apr 09, 2019 7:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: escort weight
Replies: 2
Views: 4434

escort weight

Doing some bench racing with my son anyone know how much my 59 Escort weights?
by popeye31
Wed May 10, 2017 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 100E engine bay
Replies: 5
Views: 8039

100E engine bay

does any one have pics of an original engine compartment of a 100E I want to freshen up mine but don't really have anything to go by.Image
by popeye31
Sun Oct 02, 2011 7:33 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: trans shifter removal
Replies: 1
Views: 4643

trans shifter removal

How do I get the shifter out of the trans? its a 57 squire
by popeye31
Sat Sep 03, 2011 5:59 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Need engine info
Replies: 10
Views: 13746

got it all back together but the head gasket isn't sealing any more only have 30 psi. so i will need to order a gasket.
by popeye31
Sat Sep 03, 2011 2:34 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Need engine info
Replies: 10
Views: 13746

one more thing what is the points gap 18-22 ?
by popeye31
Sat Sep 03, 2011 2:24 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Need engine info
Replies: 10
Views: 13746

that works for me I'll give it a try and see what happens give me 2 hours and ill let you know what happend.
by popeye31
Sat Sep 03, 2011 2:07 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Need engine info
Replies: 10
Views: 13746

Ok well You think I could reuse the copper gasket for the head. because I can put it back together set timming again and go from there. by the way is there any service manuals or books for proper specks on torque settings for the head, and setting timming. I've been just bringing 1 up on the compres...
by popeye31
Sat Sep 03, 2011 11:41 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Need engine info
Replies: 10
Views: 13746

I had 100 on # 1 ,60 on 2and 3 and 90 on 4. the engine would not run it would act like it wanted to but wouldnt . a little oil would bring 1 to 125 , 2&3 to 90 and 4 to 100 but still no run. I just want to change the rings. the rest looks fine. as far as the information I was asking for you gave...
by popeye31
Sat Sep 03, 2011 9:19 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Need engine info
Replies: 10
Views: 13746

Need engine info

Ok i finaly got a title on my Squire. and am ready to get her running. the compression is low and I want to replace the rings. I look on the common sites but I need to now what engine I have so I can order some. I have a numbers matching 57 Squire. I pulled the head and it looks to be standard pisto...
by popeye31
Thu May 12, 2011 7:45 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: 57 Squire
Replies: 4
Views: 7191

Thanks! I printed out 4 of them Im a little rough on stuff like that when im working on cars.
Got another question . Where is the vin number for this car . there is a model number and engine number but I don't see a vin.
by popeye31
Thu May 12, 2011 11:25 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: 57 Squire
Replies: 4
Views: 7191

57 Squire

Any one know what the compression is suppose to be and is this motor babit or bearings. going to try some marvel mistery oil before I buy rings. and one more thing does any one have a wire diagram for this car.
by popeye31
Wed May 11, 2011 6:14 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: New English ford owner
Replies: 4
Views: 8856

acording to my model number tag its a 101 E you know where I can get a set of rings for the motor only got 50 psi on three and 60 on the fourth.
by popeye31
Tue May 10, 2011 5:23 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: New English ford owner
Replies: 4
Views: 8856

New English ford owner

I've liked the english ford for many years. my dad had one years ago he had a 59 panel painted white and had a picture on the side. I was so young I don't remember what the pic was but I have my mom looking for some pics of it. I picked up on a 57 squire yesterday. will be trying to get it going in ...