bodachi
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| posted on 19/6/03 at 03:47 PM |
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Chassis modifications for Pinto engine ??
I've just got Rons book for my birthday and seeing as my family insist that I'm too old for lego, I thought I'd teach them a lesson
by building a locost. Only problem is I'm having trouble sourcing a Mk2 escort but I have found a sierra 1.6 pinto (£60) and I need to know what
parts can be used from the sierra and what chassis mods need to be made. Think I may have made a mistake !! It's definatly a 1.6 sierra but is
it a pinto engine ?? It's a "B" reg hatchback style and it's a R.W.D. Help 
[Edited on 19/6/03 by bodachi]
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ned
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| posted on 19/6/03 at 04:15 PM |
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steering rack needs to be shortened (in the middle) or will stick outside of chassis(then need to extend arms). uprights need to be modded to fit
balljoints for wishbones, need to fabricate rear uprights, steering column as with the book needs extending.
the mkindy is based on the Sierra, it's worth going to newark if you can and take a look a the show at the indy & others. I know luego make
an insert for the uprights to accept maxi balljoints (i think).
Other people on here will know, its been done before.
Try checking out some peoples build diaries and searching previous posts.
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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Mix
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| posted on 19/6/03 at 04:22 PM |
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A pinto fit is no problem, all the info you need is on this forum and if it's not someone will help you. Use the search facility, you will be
amazed at what is there.
Welcome to the asylum
Mick
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Peteff
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| posted on 19/6/03 at 08:26 PM |
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I have a 2ltr in my standard chassis and the only real differences were to move the bar that triangulates the engine compartment to the other side to
avoid the alternator and make the gearbox tunnel around the gearbox as it is bigger than the Escort box. The Sierra prop front joint is no use either
as it is too big to fit the tunnel with the big rubber cush drive on it but most people buy a prop to their own spec anyway.
yours, Pete.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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James
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| posted on 20/6/03 at 08:47 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by bodachi
I've just got Rons book for my birthday and seeing as my family insist that I'm too old for lego, I thought I'd teach them a lesson
by building a locost. Only problem is I'm having trouble sourcing a Mk2 escort but I have found a sierra 1.6 pinto (£60) and I need to know what
parts can be used from the sierra and what chassis mods need to be made. Think I may have made a mistake !! It's definatly a 1.6 sierra but is
it a pinto engine ?? It's a "B" reg hatchback style and it's a R.W.D. Help
[Edited on 19/6/03 by bodachi]
Bodachi,
Are you looking for just an engine? Or all the running gear?
Remember the Sierra has Independent Rear Suspension so if you're planning to use the back end you'll need to design and fabricate
wishbones and rear uprights (or somehow fit the massively heavy Sierra back end).
Have you thought of using a Cortina or Capri donor- atleast that way you get a live axle as opposed to needing to design IRS. Lots of people have used
these.
When it comes to the engine: if you're gonna fit an engine as heavy as a Pinto (and boy- is it heavy, my back is still recovering from lifting
mine the other day) then you're best of fitting a 2.0lt. Atleast that way you get 115bhp as opposed to 80 or something.
Hope that helps, feel free to ask more questions!
Cheers,
James
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marshall
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| posted on 20/6/03 at 05:26 PM |
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most people use ron champions book and the tiger avon book and put the 2 together the tiger for the rear of the build
good luck
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jonti
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| posted on 21/6/03 at 06:34 AM |
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It's definatly a 1.6 sierra but is it a pinto engine ?? It's a "B" reg hatchback style and it's a R.W.D. Help
[Edited on 19/6/03 by bodachi]
If its a 1600 or 2000 pinto mill it'll be overhead cam, tall and probably with a black cam cover..the other likely mill is 1800 CVH flat and fat
with the dizzy on the front....
Mick and Ned are right though, there's a lot of experienced and VERY HELPFUL guys on this site, use it cos its unlikley you'll have ANY
problem that someone hasn't had before and solved..good luck
J.J
OFROK
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bodachi
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| posted on 26/6/03 at 07:32 AM |
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Thanks for the advice chaps 
What if the hokey cokey really IS what it's all about ?!!!
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