Wheels244
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| posted on 18/10/15 at 04:59 PM |
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Pinto Advice Please
A little Pinto advice please.
My mate has got one in his campervan.
When hot it misses a bit and backfires when he turns it off.
I was thinking I'll give it a full service, to include new plugs, plug leads, dizzy cap/rotor and leads etc as a starting point.
Any thoughts on what else may need doing ?
Is it worth putting on electronic ignition ?
I was thinking it may need the carb reconditioning or replacing.
Where does everyone get their Pinto service items from ? - is there a preferred supplier or just the local motor factor ?
Thanks
Rob
Build Blog: http://wheels244.wordpress.com/
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britishtrident
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| posted on 18/10/15 at 07:13 PM |
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Not caused by leads and very unlikely to be caused by plugs so no point in needless parts swapping.
If points ignition then a new of contact breakers correctly gapped (nb. Set correct gap for type of distributor ie. Bosch or Ford) and a check of the
the ignition timing is always the first step for 1970s Ford's.
Check for vacuum leaks ie examine hoses and check carb and inlet manifold flanges for leaks.
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mcerd1
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| posted on 19/10/15 at 12:01 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Wheels244
Where does everyone get their Pinto service items from ? - is there a preferred supplier or just the local motor factor ?
you should still get a lot of it at the local motorfactors
burton power will normally have everything you need if you can't get it elsewhere (but they aren't the cheapest...)
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jacko
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| posted on 19/10/15 at 05:35 PM |
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check for leaks in the exhaust too if it sucks air in it will back fire
jacko
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Wheels244
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| posted on 19/10/15 at 06:17 PM |
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Thanks for the tips everyone.
Rob
Build Blog: http://wheels244.wordpress.com/
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