Ford Escort RS1800 - Page 11

afxracing · 01-31-2015, 04:00 PM

Fabricated carburetor linkage. The linkage attaches to the cylinder head so I must wait until everything is permanently installed the complete the rest.

Hemi Killer · 02-01-2015, 12:08 AM

How do you cut and shape the metal? I have tried before, but always bend the pieces.

afxracing · 02-01-2015, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Hemi Killer

How do you cut and shape the metal? I have tried before, but always bend the pieces.

With these.

gpz900ra7 · 02-01-2015, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by afxracing

Replaced the out of scale header flange and added mounting pins.

Just noticed that the exhaust manifold is sitting too low on the block, rather than it being on the cylinder head.

You have attached it to where the core plugs are situated, other than that, the model so far is amazing

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gpz900ra7.

afxracing · 02-01-2015, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by gpz900ra7

Just noticed that the exhaust manifold is sitting too low on the block, rather than it being on the cylinder head.

You have attached it to where the core plugs are situated, other than that, the model so far is amazing

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gpz900ra7.

Thank you for your interest.

The exhaust ports are on the very bottom of the cylinder head. Yes my header should be attached just slightly higher. However that would have necessitated making a custom built header. I'm pretty happy with the kit part header so I chose to make a small compromise.

afxracing · 02-01-2015, 09:31 AM

I am trying to figure out the oil and fuel system plumbing. If any one has a diagram or information I would appreciate the help.

afxracing · 02-01-2015, 04:46 PM

Took all day but I finished the pulley fabrication.

afxracing · 02-03-2015, 05:46 AM

Ford Escort mk 1 helped me out with the lubrication system. Thanks Kimmo.

Boreham · 02-04-2015, 05:24 AM

fanstastic detail < I can't keep posting that...!!

afxracing · 02-04-2015, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Boreham

fanstastic detail < I can't keep posting that...!!

Thanks Boreham. Oil pump and distributor are next on the fabrication list.

afxracing · 02-07-2015, 04:09 PM

Fuel pump and distributor.

Alternator.

afxracing · 02-08-2015, 03:18 PM

Added a remote oil filter from the parts box. Finally starting to look like a proper engine bay.

racer1 · 02-08-2015, 03:46 PM

very ,nice build,congrats

eugene78 · 02-08-2015, 06:55 PM

Just read the whole thread. Awesome work!

afxracing · 02-09-2015, 05:21 PM

Thank you for the comments. they are greatly appreciated.

Here I have fabricated the fan. I think I am just about finished with the engine because I am running out of things to add to it.

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