Reversing lights not working turnes out to be switch in box, looks like the original one has been cut down and fitted to the type 9, anyone know what lengh it should be as the switch works ok but either its too short now or device in box not working (will have to try thin bolt in switch hole to feel for movement when reverse selected)
Got the switch working by drilling and tapping remains of peg in switch and screwing in a 5mm bolt cut to length (about half the threaded section in length) thankfully it worked a treat
Checked over lights and other electrics prior to MOT, replaced inner lamp bulb and had to fit spare washer motor.
Think photobucket have been swapping things round thats why didnt put pics up so will add again.
Have booked the mot for 22nd as am off that week so hope to enjoy her (hoping weather is dry that week)
Autoglym are sponsoring the all Fords meet at Scotch corner hotel(28th March) which is very local to me so hoping to take her along to that, should be a nice shake down run before the trip over to the lakes
No issues but battery/starter wernt happy as when went to go home it wouldnt start
Had to get a jump start, even then it took a while to fire up.
Sometimes it spins over well others it is slow, know compression is high but dont know ratio as didnt measure chambers of head to work it out (no pipet or syringe) but was 200 psi on comp gauge (haynes states about 160-170 std).
No issues but battery/starter wernt happy as when went to go home it wouldnt start
Had to get a jump start, even then it took a while to fire up.
Sometimes it spins over well others it is slow, know compression is high but dont know ratio as didnt measure chambers of head to work it out (no pipet or syringe) but was 200 psi on comp gauge (haynes states about 160-170 std).
Had this and had to buy a geared starter. All good now.
Now car is legal took her for a drive around some local country roads and stopped off to take some pics
Started fine and again after petrol station so think will see how it goes before getting a geared starter, thanks for info though Kev.
When hot she likes to run on, cant say if used to do this as never ran engine enough to get upto temp but headgasket I fitted was thinner than the one i took off, have retarded dissy a touch but doesnt appear to have made any difference?
Pics of trip out, going to Scotch corner All Ford Day Sunday 28th.
Classic Ford are going to be there and said will keep a look out for the car so maybe in the mag sometime?
Think thats about it for the Resto, hope you all have enjoyed the thread as much as I have enjoyed posting it
Many thanks again to Mark Sams who did a superb job on the body
Hope to meet up with some of you guys over the coming shows, please feel free to come over for a closer look.
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