david4
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 posted on 12/2/07 at 07:44 PM |
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Help on pinto engine
please could anyone advise me on which radiator to fit into a locost with a pinto 2 litre engine. We have a radiator with pipes that face outwards
that we think may come from a cortina. Also has anyone got any designs on alternater brackets. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks David
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flak monkey
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| posted on 12/2/07 at 07:49 PM |
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I used a Mk 1 polo rad on mine. Seems ok, even if it does run a tad on the warm side when standing still for any length of time.
As for brackets:
 
 
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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snapper
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| posted on 12/2/07 at 07:57 PM |
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Original radiator that came with my kit was cortina, have replaced it with a twin core one from Robin Hood called a coolman.
It's about twice the depth.
Also added an oil cooler and a big ducted fan for the rad.
Alternator bracket i used was a standard ford ally one with a smaller belt, just ground back the bracket a bit so the alternator would move closer to
the block giving me more clearance on the outside of the alternator for the steering shaft.
[Edited on 12/2/07 by snapper]
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The Baron
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| posted on 12/2/07 at 08:02 PM |
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I used a MKII escort one, fits a treat inside my GTS body work.
I also had to make a alternator bracket to:-
1, Move the alternator in a as close to the engine as possible to free up some room.
2, I used a alternator from a Nissan Micra (it was small)
I welded 3 bits of 25mm x 5mm together to form a U shape, 2 holes to bolt it to the side of the block, a hole in each side for the alternator bolt,
Works a treat.
Cheers,
The Baron
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eagle
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| posted on 13/2/07 at 12:29 AM |
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I used the rad of the donor capri
never had any probs with overheating
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