bishops's new ride

[Frosticles]

Wheels and ride height are so much better Lee. Looking very nice son

[lee bishop]

i cleaned it !! i drove it !! and the sun shone on the righteous

[Dave1800BDA]

result lee, nice one, put it away now its ready for next year

[Tim]

result lee, nice one, put it away now its ready for next year

wash your mouth out,there still plenty of 2010 left to use and enjoy it

[taffr]

maybe a morning breakfast meet this sunday, home for lunch?????

looks awsome lee

[SHIFTY]

i cleaned it !! i drove it !! and the sun shone on the righteous

Lovely pic that Lee!, looks a right straight car

[Aled]

Absolutely Lush!!!!!!!!!!!!

How did it drive?.....

Can't wait to see her in the Welsh Hills

[taffr]

Absolutely Lush!!!!!!!!!!!!

How did it drive?.....

Can't wait to see her in the Welsh Hills

yeah whatever!!

[lee bishop]

whilst doing a bit of homework.............

............ i stumbled across this on the AVO site

The following article gives detailed information about
replacement Ford cylinder blocks, their history, and what to look
out for.


Some of you may require now, or in the future, to find a replacement cylinder block for various reasons. Such as non-original ventilation holes caused by escaping conrods, worn out bores or a desire to increase capacity. I thought it might be helpful to jot down a few relevant paragraphs to clarify what the different blocks are and where they may be found. I propose to deal with blocks which can be used with crossflow type cranks or steel ones of similar dimensions, for those who wish to build big capacity engines.
Firstly, identification. Start by checking the casting number which is situated at the left hand lower rear of the block. This number always ends in 6015 which is Ford Motor Co’s part number for cylinder blocks. It’s the numbers and suffix letter preceding this number which are important, provided they are CAST IN as part of then block. If they’ve been ground off and something else overstamped you could have anything. So, now for the blocks as Henry VIII said to Anne Boleyn.
There are eight different blocks which can be of use to us. Five take a Lotus crank, the other three were originally used in 1600cc crossflow motors.
These are the numbers to look for:
122E 6015 Early Lotus & GT, very rare
120E 6015 1500 Cortina, Capri, Lotus, Cortina (L/C), 1500GT
2731 6015 MKII 1500 Cortina
681F 6015 MKII L/C
701M 6015 Found in the most odd places, rare and desirable
All above can be used with 4 bolt or 6 bolt L/C cranks.
681F 6015 Early 1600 Xflow, 1600E, etc.

2737E 6015 Early 1600 Xflow, 1600E, etc.

711M 6016 MKII Escort, MKIII, MKIV, Cortina, Single Wheel Transit
These three require crossflow crank and machining of top face.
Of the first five blocks, with the exception of 2731 6015, all were produced as ‘L’ Block, i.e. letter L cast into block between right hand engine mounting bolt holes. This normally means that they have been cast with more metal around the cylinder bores, to accommodate the larger bore of the Twin Cam as compared to ordinary Cortinas. It DOES NOT FOLLOW however that they were all used in Lotus engines, as many of them found their way into the Ford engine exchange scheme and trundled around for years propelling Granddad and his Yorkshire Terrier in the trusty 1500cc MKI. If you can find one of these, it is in effect a new L/C block, as 1500cc Cortina bore size is 1.5mm less than the L/C. For this reason, always check the engine in any scrap Cortina MKI or MKII. We have found 6 ‘L’ blocks in this way in the last 12 years!
In spite of the foregoing, blocks without the ‘L’ marking can be used in L/Cs in 90% of cases, and there is another marking to watch out for which gives a clue. This is the T number, cast into the top middle left of the block, and front right, adjacent to the distributor. As a general rule, any non ‘L’ block numbered T1, T2, or T3, will bore out to Lotus + .040 bore size. ‘L.’ type blocks carrying these low T numbers mostly can be bored to 85mm without going porous, which gives 1650cc and 150-155 BHP with appropriate head and camshaft mods. This is getting towards “Sod the expense, give the cat another goldfish” for road use however, as 85mm pistons are rare and expensive.
Now a brief rundown on each block, its pros and cons.
(1) 122E 6015

Originally used in some early Cortina GT, Capri GT, early L/C. Very rarely seen, most have worn out or blown up. Will normally bore to 83.5mm, originally used 4 bolt crank,

has round section main bearing caps which don’t survive long about 7000 rpm.
(2) 120E 6015
The most common MKI Cortina block, basically same as (1) above although will usually bore larger if its an ‘L’ type block.
(3) 2731 6015
The last of the 1500cc non ‘L’ blocks, originally fitted with 6 bolt crank, usually bores to 83.5mm OK. Requires relieving for clearance if fitted with a Lotus crank. Round main caps.
(4) 681F 6015
The ‘L’ version of this block was the original fitment in MKII L/Cs and obviously takes the 3020E type b6 bolt L/C crank. Round main caps. Most will bore to 85mm if they have a low ‘T’ number.
(5) 701M 6015
Something rather special, reputedly of Ford Germany origin probably for the Escort T/C. Only made as an ‘L’ block, a meatier casting altogether, with big square main caps, the best basis for a competition engine, and much sought after. Many were used with 81mm bores towards the end of Ford’s engine exchange scheme for the 1500cc Cortina, so you know where to look!
All the above blocks can be used with 4 bolt or 6 bolt crankshafts, but you must use the correct sump, as they are not interchangeable and if fitting a 6 bolt crank in an early block you have some fancy welding to do on the oil pick up pipe.
We now come to the 1600cc type blocks, to which people are turning for a useful capacity increase and easier availability.
(1) 681F 6015

Confusing, as this early crossflow unit used in 1600Es and 1600 GTs carries the same number as the MK II L/C

so i thought to myself, i wonder what block i have??




result!

[marky4]

thats a nice surprise for you Lee, a right result

[Dave1800BDA]

those bolts look nice, proper lark

[SHIFTY]

you know what to do now then o lucky one...go put the lotto on! lol

Great stuff mate, you must be well chuffed!

[vinny]

looks great m8

[lee bishop]

Found some old pics from 1974 P

[Mogsmex]

Lovely lee

good to see the flaps have fallen off in the "74" pics