Source for Escort turn signal stalks

[k wright]

I would greatly appreciate a referral to a reliable source for these parts. I'll need them shipped to the USA and would prefer new parts.

Also greatly appreciate details on the parts that will be needed to make the switch to stalks from dash switches (part numbers if available).

Thanks for your help,

ken

[MHunter]

I would love this info too.

[Steve_D]

I've not done this yet but we will probably need to for future builds.

I'm sure someone (Ditto) will be along shortly with the required model and part numbers.

Think it may be the Escort Mk 4 seen here on ebay UK but you do need the exact part number as there were a number of similar versions of the switch.

If you have issues getting it delivered across the pond then buy it and get it delivered to me & Paul. We will then get it posted on to you.

Steve

[Glassman]

Try this guy on:

steptoe1967
@
aol.com

His name is Steve and he can be contacted by phone on: 07928 502 090. He specialises in breaking / buying / repairing / selling Escorts.

(If you want to make the connection, tell him you got the details from Paul at Glasstec)

HTH and good luck.

[k wright]

Hello from the USA,

Thanks for your help. Is there a chance he could sell me a new set?

[ditto]

k wright said:

Hello from the USA,

Thanks for your help. Is there a chance he could sell me a new set?

This might be of some help

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-GENUINE-FORD-ESCORT-INDI...

[GtrSimon]

Hi I have 1 brand new Escort MK4 indicator stalk and 1 new Orion wash wipe with vaiable delay and no rear wipe. £50 the pair. Simon

[k wright]

ditto said:

k wright said:

Hello from the USA,

Thanks for your help. Is there a chance he could sell me a new set?

This might be of some help

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-GENUINE-FORD-ESCORT-INDI...

Thanks for the directions to the listing. Waiting on the seller to give me the shipping total.

What other parts will I need to make the signals self canceling?

[Captain Slog]

Try this link, I found this last year for Crafty. I think this is the one he used

http://www.southwalesprops.com/lights.htm

Steve

[JoulesCanAm]

I think a couple different stalks are in use as depicted by the previous links, I have the small stubby version.

One part and fitment has been described in detail, by Spatz and is a sticky here;
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a... stalks pin out

[ditto]

k wright said:

ditto said:

k wright said:

Hello from the USA,

Thanks for your help. Is there a chance he could sell me a new set?

This might be of some help

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-GENUINE-FORD-ESCORT-INDI...

Thanks for the directions to the listing. Waiting on the seller to give me the shipping total.

What other parts will I need to make the signals self canceling?

I used an escort horn slip ring which has a plastic lug on it to cancel the indicators, you can then have your horn on the steering wheel
You will also need some multi plugs for the wiring
Some people who have fitted stalks have taken them apart then cut or soldered links inside to make them work on the Ultima loom, I altered my loom to suit the stalks, that way if I ever need to replace the stalks it’s a simple job

[k wright]

Hello Ditto,

Thanks for the info.

I've contacted Jack-the-must on Ebay UK to find out if he will ship the stubby Escort Mk4 stalks that Crafty has. This looks like the winner between the two that I hope to get simply as a result of mounting ease and compactness.

I may take someone up on allowing me to ship it to them in the UK and thereafter to the USA.

ken

Edited by k wright on Saturday 16th January 04:41

[k wright]

Paid for both the "standard" stalks and the stubby Mk4 stalks and await shipping. Can't find the plugs and wire leads that are required.

Would again appreciate your help with this.

ken

[spatz]

got mine from a breaker, take some pliers with you

[ROWDYRENAULT]

Steve D : I believe that you have stated that you and a partner are looking to do Ultima completion and service work , if I am wrong in that assumption then you know what assume spells. I would suggest that there is a small market for products like a complete turn signal set up with a adapter to the standard harness and a wiring diagram to match. I notice that no one has mentioned that in addition to the turn signal set its self you need a addapter plate to mount the piece. You have the advantage of doing this once, correctly and then clonning the pieces and diagrams for a kit set up. I will add that there are certain mods to these cars that all owners would proably like to do. The factory is not going to compete with you because of the leagalities of thier certification and biz model. For instance the short gas strut rods offered by the factory that do not open the rear hatch far enough for service. We have been told that its a requirment in England that the hatch only open far enough that the tail lights can still be seen from the rear. A set of struts maybe with a secondary mounting point that allows the hatch to go to verticle is certainly something I would consider. Right now I use a longer fixed rod which serves the purpose but struts would be better. Even the guys in England could put thier factory struts back on when they go for thier annual inspection. Well, you know what they say about free advice its worth what you pay for it. Lee

[738 driver]

The Uk indmenity people operate on a different plane to the US Lee.

When we visit the US and hire a car, we often gripe at the seemingly disproportionate cost of insurance, but the cost is quite relative to claims and pay-outs made.

In the UK, plenty of successful product-liability claims are made and subsequently paid out by insurers....... who then seek to recover their total costs from their own insured's personal funds as a result of lack of procedures or poor practices.

Small businesses tread very carefully here in the UK to avoid supporting their relatively small insurance premiums!

[LuckyP]

GTWayne and I were at the Autosport show held in the Birmingham N.E.C. earlier today and we had a good chat with Richard about several things but one subject in particular was hotly debated; Indicator stalks.... or to be precise, the distinct lack of them.
Richard was waxing lyrically about 'look at the toggles on that!'. We came back for a second look but she'd already gone!!

Wayne and I debated the toggles all the way home....!! Much giggling..

[JoulesCanAm]

ROWDYRENAULT said:

......We have been told that its a requirment in England that the hatch only open far enough that the tail lights can still be seen from the rear. A set of struts maybe with a secondary mounting point that allows the hatch to go to verticle is certainly something I would consider. Right now I use a longer fixed rod which serves the purpose but struts would be better....

My rear clam hits the tires long before it gets to the full extension of the struts?

Julian

[spatz]

as you know I have intensively examined the stalks and integrated them in my loom (was an ultima loom, but you would not recognize it now).
Making a standard setup with Ultima switches and loom might be a good idea, but I think considering the many choices of stalks could end in more discussions, if the stubby ones are the right ones or the ones that I used. It should also be known that the last piece of the steering column needs to be extended by 40 mm and also a kit to get the stalk assembly attached to the chassis. Next thing is kill mechanics for indicators, that I did not install yet, but It seems that it will not be long before I will also integrate those, as I am so used to it from other cars.
I think if the factory is not going for it the chances are small that someone is doing it.

[k wright]

spatz said:

got mine from a breaker, take some pliers with you

In the USA, a very long trip. Would gladly pay for the parts if someone here has them available.

Thanks,

ken