westf27
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| posted on 3/12/18 at 07:22 PM |
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Ford 1600 crossflow
My block and pistons are past the best.So it's either reborn and complete rebuild or
Has anyone got a short engine that they know is good
555
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steve m
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| posted on 3/12/18 at 10:10 PM |
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I would rebore your engine, unless its all ready at +90, that I believe to be the max , and then have a total rebuild,
Or do it your self, its easy on a cossflow,
steve
Thats was probably spelt wrong, or had some grammer, that the "grammer police have to have a moan at
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westf27
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| posted on 3/12/18 at 10:28 PM |
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Probably the right way to go,thanks.It is the 711 block so ready for upgrading power output.
So maybe 1300 pistons and a cam,bit of porting to make use of the dell ottos and exhaust manifold.
My wish was a glaze bust and rings
555
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 4/12/18 at 09:50 AM |
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Before even considering a deglaze and new rings get the bores measured, no point not reboring if the bores are worn .I've rarely been happy
reringing engines . Xflow engines are about the easiest engine to rebuild with just basic tools and well worth tuning at the same time. A nice winter
project
[Edited on 4/12/18 by rusty nuts]
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westf27
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| posted on 4/12/18 at 11:34 AM |
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That's good advice really,thanks
555
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BenBrooks
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| posted on 4/12/18 at 11:41 AM |
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I am replacing my 1600 crossflow with a 2l duratec over the winter so mine will be up for sale very shortly.
You may not want to just replace your old one but just in case! I'm quite near you too.
Send me a pm if you want any details.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 4/12/18 at 04:06 PM |
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I have a X-flow in my car - I like it a lot, it doesn't have huge power but it's good enough for me - but if it ever gives up, I probably
won't repair it. I'd be looking for a more modern replacement that will give me more power, without tuning. Extra tuning will give me
more power than I'd ever get from the x-flow, and still be more civilised to drive.
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jollygreengiant
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| posted on 5/12/18 at 06:22 AM |
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AND, if you do re build it (a wonderful engine, I had one once in the 80's 1662cc using lotus twin cam pistons), make SURE you get the little
end bearings replaced, as my Dad (well me) found out in/on HIS car after a rebuild about 4 years before I rebuilt mine (4.4 diff in a Mk2 cortina
estate down the M24 just after the first bit got opened, it left oil everywhere :O)
Beware of the Goldfish in the tulip mines. The ONLY defence against them is smoking peanut butter sandwiches.
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 5/12/18 at 07:55 AM |
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One tip , keep the main bearings as a pattern for when ordering new ones as Ford sometimes used oversize bearings on the outer diameter to salvage
blocks even on brand new engines , it'll be easier for your parts supplier if you have a pattern
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joneh
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| posted on 5/12/18 at 06:58 PM |
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Another top tip. Don't knock out the camshaft bearings if they're over sized. You'll never get replacements. I have a 1300 paper
weight in the garage that will be a herb garden in summer.
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