Pinto forums?

[dalla]

Hi Guys

As iam thinking about building a new pinto for my car, i was wondering if you knew some places dedicated to this engine. I've tried oldskoolford, but that i quite general, and there isn't any sales section either. What iam looking for is basically a Pinto/old ford forum or internet ressource.

Cheers.

[DamienCBR]

You might get some help from the Kit Car section. I have a pinto in my Tiger and always found the guys on there helpful.

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[# Lord Lucan #]

try this forum loads of help on here for ford related engine stuff just built up mine for my RS2000 with 190BHP at the wheels

http://bbs.rsownersclub.co.uk/index.php

[Wacky Racer]

Can't help with your original query, but I am a big fan of the Pinto engine, they are usually bulletproof...I have covered around 400,000 miles in several cars since 1976 with these engines, without any trouble whatsoever, Capris,Granadas,Westfields etc,...

Just make regular oil and filter changes to ensure the spray bar does not get blocked up as premature camshaft wear can occur, but cam kits are cheap anyhow..........

[# Lord Lucan #]

If I can be of assistance then please ask away here is a pic of my engine

[Wacky Racer]

[quote=# Lord Lucan #]If I can be of assistance then please ask away here is a pic of my engine




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Very nice indeed.....

[# Lord Lucan #]

thanks for that the engine is based on a 185 transit block bored exactly to 2 litres running machined forged cosworth pistons 1.8 polished and weighted deisel rods lightend and balanced crank that is knife edged with offset ground big ends to take the rods double dowelled flywheel wire rung block on the deck Hand built HT head by Roland Hayes twin 48's with special choke bodies fitted this really hurt my wallet 2 1/4" 3 peice group 2 manifold BF63 Sprint/full race cam shaft ARP bolts throughout 4 speed Tran X clubman gearkit in rocket gearbox casing

[dalla]

[quote=# Lord Lucan #]If I can be of assistance then please ask away here is a pic of my engine



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Where can i get a oil cap like that with a breather stud on?

[# Lord Lucan #]

first stop would be http//www.burtonpower.co.uk either order on line or aske em for a catologue loads available from filler caps to engine blocks

[# Lord Lucan #]

sorry for the typo try this url


http://www.burtonpower.co.uk/

[dalla]

[quote=# Lord Lucan #]sorry for the typo try this url


http://www.burtonpower.co.uk/
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Do you know the height of the cap compared to the standard one?

[# Lord Lucan #]

approximately 50mm in height when closed this allows for the breather hose to fit to the take off

[dalla]

[quote=# Lord Lucan #]approximately 50mm in height when closed this allows for the breather hose to fit to the take off
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Thanks for you answer. Do you mean that it is 50mm higher than the standard item? If so ther is no way i can fit that under my bonnet. :-(

[# Lord Lucan #]

dalla said:

[quote=# Lord Lucan #]approximately 50mm in height when closed this allows for the breather hose to fit to the take off

Thanks for you answer. Do you mean that it is 50mm higher than the standard item? If so ther is no way i can fit that under my bonnet. :-(

no it is about an inch taller tbh no more when fitted