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Kim Warner replied to the topic Obtaining Spares in the forum Escort MKII (1975 to 1981) 1 week, 5 days ago
Which spares specifically? On our facebook group I have seen posts selling almost everything from tail lights to fibreglass boot spoilers and bumpers
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Kim Warner replied to the topic Conversion of south african Essex 3.0 intake to english version with Weber 38 DG in the forum Essex Engine 2 months, 4 weeks ago
The “upgraded” Essex was made available as a 3000cc and a 3400cc, the latter profiled for increased torque and fitted to the Courier LDV (which was a badge-engineered Mazda 1ton pickup)
Assuming that you indeed have the 3000cc version, these were fitted with a Pierburg double downdraft carburettor, I can’t find the exact model designation, but…[Read more]
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Kim Warner replied to the topic Ford Essex South Africa 3.0 seal for valve cover in the forum Essex Engine 3 months ago
Call Wayne on +27827254563
Ask for upgraded essex valve cover gaskets
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Kim Warner replied to the topic Ford Essex inlet manifold in the forum Essex Engine 4 months, 1 week ago
Good Afternoon Ivor,
At this stage of the Old Ford Club’s evolution most of the activity is still happening in our Facebook group https://web.facebook.com/groups/oldfordclubsa/, feel free to join up and post your request there for a quicker response -
Kim Warner replied to the topic Engine Mounts Essex Engine in the forum Essex Engine 7 months ago
Tobias,
I apologize, I have been rather illI know that I had a flywheel, but it has disappeared, I’m assuming the Gardner took it to the scrap merchants, I will source another.
I will follow up tomorrow on the inquiries I placed regarding engine mounts
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Kim Warner replied to the topic Engine Mounts Essex Engine in the forum Essex Engine 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Hello Again Tobias,
I don’t have any experience in exporting parts, so please bear with me a few days.
I have a flywheel for you if you want, heavy item though…
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Kim Warner replied to the topic Engine Mounts Essex Engine in the forum Essex Engine 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Here is South Africa these mounts are fairly easily available.
Might be available in the UK too.
If you don’t come right in Europe, contact me kim@oldfordclub.co.za and we can arrange to courier a pair -
Kim Warner replied to the topic Engine Number in the forum Essex Engine 8 months, 2 weeks ago
South Africa[edit]
In South Africa, the engine continued in production from 1982 up to April 2000 for use in the Sapphire Saloon and Sierra vehicles, and Courier pick-ups. Late in its production life it was fitted with Lucas controlled electronic fuel injection designed by SAMCOR (South African Motor Corporation – now Ford SA) in co-operation w…[Read more] -
Kim Warner replied to the topic Engine Number in the forum Essex Engine 8 months, 2 weeks ago
South Africa[edit]
In South Africa, the engine continued in production from 1982 up to April 2000 for use in the Sapphire Saloon and Sierra vehicles, and Courier pick-ups. Late in its production life it was fitted with Lucas controlled electronic fuel injection designed by SAMCOR (South African Motor Corporation – now Ford SA) in co-operation w…[Read more] -
Kim Warner replied to the topic Engine Number in the forum Essex Engine 8 months, 2 weeks ago
In South Africa this was referred to as the “upgraded V6, came out in the Sierra/Sapphire and the Courier LDV (based on the Mazda LDV).
Later a 3.4 liter version was released profiled for higher torque for 4×4 application in the Courier.These were the “Black Block” or 30u engines. The introduction of hydraulic lifters also eliminated the…[Read more]
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Kim Warner replied to the topic Fiber timing gear in the forum Essex Engine 9 months ago
My advice; “if it aint broke, then don’t fix it”, I’ve lived with Essex v6’s most of my life and never had this issue and my brother even did some rallies and a track racing with a v6 powered Cortina
If you REALLY concerned, just replace the gears with a new pair of standard gears, if your originals have lasted this long then the replacements…[Read more]
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Kim Warner posted a new activity comment 1 year, 1 month ago
Bollocking received!
We would need to see photos of the car, please send to the email address above
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Kim Warner posted a new activity comment 1 year, 1 month ago
Chanking to a 5spd box would make best of the enhanced capabilities of the uprated engine, but the standard box will work. Revising the diff ratios would be a priority though, my standard 1600 ran close to 6000rpm at an indicated 160km/h
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Kim Warner posted a new activity comment 1 year, 1 month ago
Gerrie, welcome to OFC
Rust is a problem especially at the coast.
Apologies for the slow response, apparently our notifications settings need to be tweaked -|
Feel free to post requirements and progress -
Kim Warner replied to the topic New Member intro in the forum Introductions 1 year, 3 months ago
Good Morning Eugene,
Welcome to OFC, that’s an impressive collection, would love to see pics
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Kim Warner started the topic Odds and Ends in the forum Essex Engine 1 year, 6 months ago
The Essex is one of those motors that isn’t designed to rev, small increases in performance can be gained by balancing the moving parts, but the true character of this motor is the low down power and torque.
So, to improve performance and maintain reliability I recommend improvements to breathing, increase in capacity and compression and fuel…[Read more]
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Kim Warner started the topic Hello All in the forum Cortina MKV (1980 to 1984) 1 year, 8 months ago
I am privileged to own a Mk5 bakkie, some would argue that is is a Mk 3 since the bakkie was introduced after the first 2 models had run their course. I refer to her as a Mk5 since she shares the styling of the Mk5 Sedan/Wagon.
Wonderful service, bought in 2009, currently off the road for some renovationsLooking for steering rack rubbers (thick…[Read more]
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Kim Warner wrote a new post, 1976 Escort 1.6 GL 2 years, 6 months ago
Getting a drivers licence was a challenge for me, here in South Africa we were allowed to apply for our Learners Permit from the age of sixteen, and for a driver’s license at the age of eighteen, but my s […]
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Kim Warner wrote a new post, Journeys with Old Fords – Suzie (September 2002) 2 years, 6 months ago
There was no doubt about it, those big halogen lights and the auxiliary lights low down in the airdam worked, they cut white swathes far into the inky Karoo night, but Kudu are a menace on these roads, so my […]
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Kim Warner started the topic Windsor Engine – Introduction in the forum The Windsor Engine 2 years, 6 months ago
The Windsor small block V8 started its life in 1961 and was discontinued (in new vehicles) in 2001 but remains available for purchase from Ford Racing and Performance Parts as a “Crate” Engine.
The original engine was produced with a 221cu in (3.6L) displacement, but was stretched to a maximum displacement of 351 cu in (5.8L)
It is most com…[Read more]
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