Well I made some progress over xmas and now have the car started.
As is tradition here is some video of it running
Link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoBE_f07ZRk
does it sound right/
Cheers
Frank
Standard injection, well done
Does it have multiple carbs? If so, I think that they may need balancing - it's got a sort of 'lumpy' sound.
Looks like a nice job though!
EDIT: If on injection, also may need balancing?
Either that, or it's just a very slow tickover! 
[Edited on 9/1/10 by David Jenkins]
is it firing on all four cylinders?
It might be firing on three - hense the odd idle sound.
Touch the manifold (not with your bare hand!) and if any are not as hot you might have a dodgy plug, poor connection or lead.
are you planning to retain the standard injection Inlet ?? they are a bit cumbersomer I do know where there may be a s econd handGriffin inlet for sale, which is a lot smaller and fits under the bonnet.
Yes I though it sounded a bit rough..
I have checked the ht leads and they are all pulsing and I have new plugs.
Should I check the injectors?
Cheers
Frank
[Edited on 9/1/10 by FrankP]
Sounds like youve got a definite "Knock".
Hopefully nothing terminal, but the noise is from the engine and the exhaust note sounds fairly regular. Maybe a big end?
What was the mileage on the engine?
[Edited on 9/1/10 by MakeEverything]
are you using the standard ECU? does the car rev ok, could be a sticking valve or a slight timing problem
That's why I mentioned balancing - my x-flow sounded like that until I balanced the carbs.
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Originally posted by David Jenkins
That's why I mentioned balancing - my x-flow sounded like that until I balanced the carbs.
I will pull the plugs to see if they are all the same colour.
Cheers
Frank
Mine with no exhaust.
Are you not running the Maf ?
Have you got any air leaks ? vacume connections that you havnt blocked ?
No I am uisng the MAP rather than the MAF.
Ahh ms and not the ford eec-iv or v.
Any reason for not using the ford ecu ?
Wasa, I like your overflow bottle. Where did you find it? Mine looks kind of old and yellowy and want one that looks a bit nicer.
At least your engines run! Minus 15 here and mine won't start.
Mid 90's K series Rover Metro. zr, 25, 200 and others.
Nice neat and easy to mount and I pay about a fiver each.
Not much warmer over here. In the snow and dark at -7 last night working on the tintop. 
[Edited on 9/1/10 by big_wasa]
Have you put the right oil in the zetec !!!
wrong oil makes it miss like mad...
Wasa, love your engine cradle, for the testing. Does it twitch or turn at all when you start or rev?
Is that a GBS exhaust? Any good?
Cheers
Adrian
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Originally posted by MakeEverything
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Originally posted by David Jenkins
That's why I mentioned balancing - my x-flow sounded like that until I balanced the carbs.
Its injection on a single TB though....?
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Originally posted by MakeEverything
Wasa, love your engine cradle, for the testing. Does it twitch or turn at all when you start or rev?
Check the vacuum hoses as they can split causing rough running/misfires