andyharding
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| posted on 23/4/05 at 12:29 PM |
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Pinto Cambelt
Hi Guys
I want to change the cambelt on my 1600 LS Pinto but I don't have the Ford tensioning tool.
Do I need to buy one or is the Haynes twist method good enough?
Cheers.
Are you a Mac user or a retard?
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swood
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| posted on 23/4/05 at 12:40 PM |
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Pinto Cambelt Tension
Use Haynes method, Correct Tension is important but not as crucial as some engines because If belt breaks on a Pinto it does not lunch itself -
(valves do not hit pistons)
When you're up to your ass in alligators you tend to forget the initial objective was to drain the swamp !.
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andy d (rizla)
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| posted on 23/4/05 at 12:45 PM |
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i thought the 1600 hits but the 2000 misses due to having a taller head?
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Fifer
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| posted on 23/4/05 at 01:43 PM |
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Twisting method is ok, I have fitted loads and used this method.
If pulleys are in good nick and genuine manufacturers belt is fitted, you will have no problems.
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andyharding
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| posted on 23/4/05 at 04:04 PM |
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Thanks for the info.
It is the long stroke 1.6 i.e. 165 block. The stroke is the same as the 2.0.
Are you a Mac user or a retard?
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andy d (rizla)
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| posted on 23/4/05 at 04:58 PM |
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it dont matter itsz to do with the head
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DrEagle
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| posted on 23/4/05 at 06:21 PM |
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I just didmine by hand, Also check the bearings in the tensioner.
Never be afraid to try something new!
Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark with no budget,
where as a large group of professionals spent millions building the Titanic!
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