burgessj
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| posted on 13/1/03 at 09:26 PM |
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Which Mk2 Escorts have 1300GT X-Flow ?
I'm just starting my Locost build, but I'm
planning to take it racing once it's finished
and the Regulations say the engine has
to be a Ford Kent Series 1300GT X-Flow.
I've been searching the freeads for a
while now and have seen plenty of Ford
Escort 1300's but no GT's. Can I take
any Escort 1300 and convert it ?
Does anyone know what's special about
the GT ? Sorry but I'm new to this.....
johnB
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 13/1/03 at 10:21 PM |
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I know west cornwall is a long way to come, but I know where there is a 1300GT, gearbox, prop and axle going for silly money, not in a breakers, U2U
or email me if you are interested
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jollygreengiant
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| posted on 13/1/03 at 10:40 PM |
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1.3gt spec engine fitted to
1300GT
1300E
1300Ghia.
Preferably you need to be looking for a block with the casting No's "711M" these block types had stronger main bearing caps, con-rods, wider cam
lobes, thicker cam followers. "681" blocks are the next best thing if you can't find 711M's.
Enjoy
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Sideways 2 Victory
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| posted on 13/1/03 at 11:46 PM |
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OK erm as a dedicated RWD Escort anorak may I make a few teeny additions ?
MK2's lets see.
1300e and 1300gt were both Mark 1 Escorts.
1300 Ghia was indeed a "GT spec" Mk 2 but so too was the mk2 1300 Sport.
I also believe that some late "run out" model 1300's of all types were randomly fitted with GT spec parts (probably from the parts bin?). I once
owned a mint 1980 1300 Pop Plus "linnet" special edition (yeah right) which had full GT spec, including the gearbox ratios.
BTW All x/f Mk2 Escorts came with a 711m block as standard (if there is such a thing as a standard x/f by now)
as did all post september 1970 x/f mk1's.
1300 GT spec Mk1 escorts had enlarged 1.50 inch inlet valves (up from 1.41) and standard 1.24 inch exhaust valves, a tubular exhaust manifold and ran
a Weber 32 DFE twin choke carb. Compression ratio was 9:1 as were all 1100/1300's
Also there where better gearbox ratios.
Mk2 1300gt spec was the same but by 1975 all 1300cc escorts ran 1:50 inlet / 1.41 ex valves. Mk2 GT spec ran a webber DGV twin choke and had a lumpier
272 degree cam (256 on normal 1300). CR upped slightly to 9.2:1
"37" stamped on the top of the head means GT spec.
"AA" in the number on the side of the block means 1100/1300 "BA" means 1600.
The actual engine number is on a little tab flush with the top of the block on the exhaust side, near the front.
HTH
oops got a bit carried away.
Dave
[Edited on 13/1/03 by Sideways 2 Victory]
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Sideways 2 Victory
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| posted on 13/1/03 at 11:50 PM |
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I edited that b4 I posted it !!! ok posting this at 11:55 pm whats up with the clock here
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jollygreengiant
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| posted on 14/1/03 at 08:14 AM |
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quote:
oops got a bit carried away.
Dave
[Edited on 13/1/03 by Sideways 2 Victory]
Sorry dave I was just trying to keep it short'n'sweet for burgessj.. Yes Im sorry I forgot about the escort sport.
as for rattling on well---------------------------------------------- but that another story. yet thisll make you lar---------
Enjoy
Ive got a 1300gt dash & loom if any one want it. (mk1)
[Edited on 14/1/03 by jollygreengiant]
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burgessj
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 posted on 14/1/03 at 08:27 AM |
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Thanks !
Thanks to everyone who replied to this.
Sounds like I would definately be better
off finding a GT spec engine and box first
off. Maybe there's no need to get a
complete donor car if I can pick up parts
this easily. If I understand correctly, the
main bits I need from the donor are :
Engine, Gearbox, Rear Axle /Prop, Wiring
Loom, Battery etc.
Cheers everyone....
john B
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Sideways 2 Victory
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| posted on 14/1/03 at 08:45 AM |
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BurgessJ
Thats pretty much all the mechanical bits on an Escort barring the struts and hubs, and they're not relly a lot of use.
You might want to think about having the wheels away too.
That way you'll have some to get your chassis rolling without having to worry about damaging your decent final set whilst building up.
BTW guys try not cut up any decent Mk1 Eskies eh?
Stand back look at it and think hmm
" classic"
Cheers
Dave
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burgessj
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| posted on 14/1/03 at 05:02 PM |
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Yes I'm interested
To Dave Allanson.......
Dave, thanks for your info. Yes I would
be interested in the 1300GT Engine,
Gearbox,Prop / Axle if your friend still
has it....
Couldn't e-mail you i'm affraid. If you can
e-mail me some more info (contact number etc) I would appreciate it..
Thanks
john
ps.....I'd love a trip to Cornwall anyway !
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 14/1/03 at 09:59 PM |
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The lad is called Darren, i am sure he will not mind you phoning him, try him on 07761 052232
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JohnFol
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| posted on 15/1/03 at 10:46 AM |
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Dave, the 37 on the side of the head is also used in non-gt cars.
There has been an ongoing thread about this as I have a 37 head ( as opposed to 33 quoted in Haynes) for a 1.3 gl.
I do not have a GT engine
From tons of research, the MkII heads on the 1.3 and 1.3 gt had identical valve sizes.
Can you confirm your source on this point as it contradicts my understanding?
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