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Chris
02-05-2009, 20:29
Been working away so not been on here for ages :confused:
Took Mk1 upto Motoscope @ Northallerton today to try and alas get it running right ready for next week (hardly driven it or looked at it since LT last May!!) Was running like a pile of shite on way up (nothing new there) anyway...

On the rollers 1st run was about 67BHP @ 6000 was missing like hell etc. Richard [aka 'Pock'] who runs Motoscope really seemed to know his stuff, stripped the carb down put the correct size jets in, tightened whatever it was that was loose in the bottom up, put back together and gave another run where we had about 85BHP, he still wasn't happy that the thing was running right however and was certain it was ignition problem, took dizzy cap off and noticed rotor-arm was catching on the cap (metal filings in dizzy housing - scuff marks on rotor arm) so ground bit off the arm to make it fit snugger & so wasn't catching on contacts in cap and stuck back on rollers - at which point ( couple hours later after playing) he said he was happy - go take it for a run.....

Well - I now have a different car altogether! I actually got it sideways with ease, runs miles better and soooo much smoother :cool:

At last someone who knows what they're talking about - would reccomend 'Pock' knows his stuff, I WON'T BE BREAKING DOWN NEXT WEEK LADS - PROMISE!!!! :thefinger::cool:
Dave1800BDA
02-05-2009, 20:32
great news chris, you had bad luck last year, its time to enjoy and peace of mind its all sorted:cool:
Tim
02-05-2009, 20:33
, I WON'T BE BREAKING DOWN NEXT WEEK LADS - PROMISE!!!! :thefinger::cool:

bugger me your brave saying somthing like that.
what was the final hp of the beast :D
Chris
02-05-2009, 20:34
..... and had Halfords staff in Northallerton come out today for a look at Mex when I called in for some Valvemaster asking usual questions 'how long u had it' 'never see these anymore' etc. etc. lost count how many thumbs up, horns, flashes etc. etc. had on way up there :cool: How cool are these old Escorts now!!! :cool: :D:D:D
Chris
02-05-2009, 20:34
great news chris, you had bad luck last year, its time to enjoy and peace of mind its all sorted:cool:

And the year before with the points dave :eek:
Northern Bloke
02-05-2009, 20:36
He's a good lad :thumbright: They always seem to have a historic Mk1 or Mk2 in there when I go down :D

Yeah, it's amazing how many people acknowledge you when you're in an old Escort these days :cool:

Going to try and get mine back down there next week just to check the fueling with the new carb.
Chris
02-05-2009, 20:36
bugger me your brave saying somthing like that.
what was the final hp of the beast :D

Think was about 87 point something mate, got the print-off. Main thing is tho it is actually nice and enjoyable to drive now :cool:
Chris
02-05-2009, 20:37
He's a good lad :thumbright: They always seem to have a historic Mk1 or Mk2 in there when I go down :D

Going to try and get mine back down there next week just to check the fueling with the new carb.

Wish I'd taken it there in 1st place instead of the gypsies I went to near Malton!!!!! :confused:
Tim
02-05-2009, 20:39
need to get mine on the rollers for a quick check and re set up but ran out of time before the lakes
laney
02-05-2009, 21:23
thats great news chris you can enjoy the tour this year
Miniliteman
02-05-2009, 21:27
Think was about 87 point something mate, got the print-off.

Do you have a 1.1 Chris?
(sorry couldn't resist ... ;))
Enjoy the run next week.
Chris
02-05-2009, 21:30
Do you have a 1.1 Chris?
(sorry couldn't resist ... ;))
Enjoy the run next week.

PMSL, yeh something like that Leon :D
Mark M
02-05-2009, 21:38
took mine to pock a couple of weeks ago.
he spent a couple of hours on it and got it running well for me. top bloke. :cool:
Chesney
02-05-2009, 22:49
well done mate good to hear :D
RS2K
03-05-2009, 00:04
Good news that Chris.... You'll be keeping up with us now:D:D:D
Martin
03-05-2009, 09:49
Good news Chris :)

I always use Pock as he knows Webber's inside out and spends time on your car making sure you get the best possible results :cool:
68 Bullit
03-05-2009, 16:39
Does anyone know what happened to Dave that used own Motoscope? I used to deal with him when Motoscope was in Great Smeaton back in the seventies.
Chris
03-05-2009, 20:16
Does anyone know what happened to Dave that used own Motoscope? I used to deal with him when Motoscope was in Great Smeaton back in the seventies.

He sold out to Richard about 4 years ago, still owns premises which Richard rents off him.

Chris
68 Bullit
05-05-2009, 17:22
He sold out to Richard about 4 years ago, still owns premises which Richard rents off him.

Chris
Cheers Chris for the update
///Col-Col\\\
06-05-2009, 00:03
lost count how many thumbs up, horns, flashes etc. etc. had on way up there :cool: How cool are these old Escorts now!!! :cool: :D:D:D

i had that driving though town about an hour ago:D either that or it was becauuse my lights wernt on:rolleyes::D:D
///Col-Col\\\
06-05-2009, 00:04
Do you have a 1.1 Chris?
(sorry couldn't resist ... ;))
Enjoy the run next week.


:eek:whats wrong with 1.1s :confused::confused::confused:
RS_Fiesta
06-05-2009, 07:12
Nice one,as usual cant wait for sat:D,glad its sorted and maybe we can have a Lakes Tour without having a neck that feels like its got whiplash lol
hotrs2000
06-05-2009, 07:30
Glad its fixed before this years tour and not half way round it:rolleyes:

Its a pretty quick car for just 87bhp or is that you ragging the aRSe out of it;)
Tim
06-05-2009, 08:42
Glad its fixed before this years tour and not half way round it:rolleyes:

Its a pretty quick car for just 87bhp or is that you ragging the aRSe out of it;)
i thought chris only knew 1 speed,ms daisy speed :D