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by Canucktina
Tue Jan 21, 2020 2:38 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Requesting Info - Lotus T/C (Stromberg)
Replies: 15
Views: 22626

Twin cams are interesting but not a good bang for the buck proposition. They are fine from a vintage racing point of view on a car that was a TC car from the factory but otherwise a very expensive solution without much advantage. Even my Formula B car , Holby TC when new, will probably be running a ...
by Canucktina
Sun Oct 06, 2019 1:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Toy - Mk1 Cortina Wagon - drivetrain options?
Replies: 13
Views: 12780

But then you end up with all that messy electronics. And a rather large engine. Hard to imagine needing more than the output of a half decent pushrod 302 with alloy GT40 heads and a single 4 bbl. Simplicity is a virtue. Make it light, make it stiff in the body shell, use soft suspension settings and...
by Canucktina
Sat Oct 05, 2019 11:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Toy - Mk1 Cortina Wagon - drivetrain options?
Replies: 13
Views: 12780

A 302 with an alloy top end is reasonably light. Alloy blocks are available as well but pricy.
by Canucktina
Wed Dec 19, 2018 10:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need part I.D. please
Replies: 6
Views: 7025

Part of an oil pump relief valve ?

Greg
by Canucktina
Mon Oct 22, 2018 9:52 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: 2000E Input shaft in T5
Replies: 3
Views: 5909

I doubt it would be possible to swap input shafts although I have not tried. There are a number of different versions of the T5. I was looking into such a swap myself a month or so ago. A few articles seemed to say a T5 from an older 4 cyl Thunderbird turbo coupe would work with a Kent as long as yo...
by Canucktina
Sun Oct 21, 2018 10:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Junkyard Photo
Replies: 13
Views: 13867

First one I recall was about 1970 in North Van, I would have been about 12 years old at the time. . It seemed strange, but I found it pleasing. For quite a while I didn't really know what it was. The Mercury Capri had recently been introduced with a fair bit of advertising and I assumed it was an ea...
by Canucktina
Sun Oct 21, 2018 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Junkyard Photo
Replies: 13
Views: 13867

They are substantially bigger than an Anglia. As is the sedan version. Actually all the British Fords have quite a few shared characteristics. But lots of differences as well. I always thought the Capri was a good looker, however they were poor sellers. For some reason the Cortina was tremendously s...
by Canucktina
Sun Oct 21, 2018 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Junkyard Photo
Replies: 13
Views: 13867

That Capri might not be as bad as it looks. Very rare cars . Unfortunately almost no reproduction sheet metal available . Similar under the skin to a MK1 Cortina . Look at some of the total balls of rust some of the guys in the UK bring back to life. Just takes courage and determination.


Greg
by Canucktina
Wed Sep 19, 2018 8:51 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: P&P around Vancouver
Replies: 13
Views: 12593

1600 head

Remember, a formula ford head costs serious money and in theory at least does not deviate much from "stock" condition. And they are built in decent numbers allowing the engine builders to get a good handle on efficient production. My point is that head modification that optimises performan...
by Canucktina
Fri Jun 01, 2018 7:29 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: 1500 GT head, pre cross flow
Replies: 1
Views: 4071

1500 GT head, pre cross flow

Does anyone know if the 1500 GT head used the same basic casting as the regular 1500 head ? I know they used different valves , springs and port alignment rings but is the basic head casting also different ?
Greg
by Canucktina
Tue Apr 17, 2018 9:22 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: SU carb identification
Replies: 1
Views: 3603

They look a lot newer than the S.U.'s I am used to. By the mid 1970's S.U.'s were largely a thing of the past in North America due to emission's regulations. Stromberg's were then fitted on North American market vehicles. These are probably from a British spec , non emission application. You don't g...
by Canucktina
Thu Apr 05, 2018 9:20 pm
Forum: Readers Rides
Topic: 1965 Mark 1 Estate Returns after 32 Years.
Replies: 15
Views: 20802

MGB rear brakes look very similar to the early twin piston GT setup except they are 10" and the parking brake isn't as elegant. I wonder if they would fit inside the 13" wheels of a Cortina. I will have to look thru my parts pile and give it a mock up.
by Canucktina
Fri Jan 05, 2018 6:58 pm
Forum: Readers Rides
Topic: '66 Anglia
Replies: 80
Views: 88863

You really don't want that rear end to move around. Your brackets should outlive the body shell. The Anglia is looking great !

Greg
by Canucktina
Sun Dec 17, 2017 11:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where Are These Cars Today
Replies: 4
Views: 6759

I have been to the PNW Historics more recently, and there were still a couple of LC,s in the entry. Hard to say if they are the same cars.

Greg
by Canucktina
Tue Sep 19, 2017 11:05 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Cortina mk2 brake servo
Replies: 8
Views: 9541

It also looks very similar if not identical to the ones fitted to Triumph TR6's. Triumph parts are generally very available from a number of sources so if you want to tackle the job yourself the kit might not be all that hard to find.

Greg