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Thank you!

Thanks Benjamin 👍

Thanks Charles 👍

Thanks! It sounds like you're quite busy! What projects are you working on?

I'd just assumed I would but this is more stuff I need to learn particularly with mapping. As for ecu I'm thinking speeduino, it has better ignition options over the megasquirt and plays into building this on a budget. As for the throttle pedal, the original setup is purely mechanical linkages. I think a cable would be a simple solution though.

That's exactly what I was planning on, I think its a VW coil pack but it looks the same but doesn't use the ford edis to control it

I'm the same, they're well engineered as you can't tell the difference. If I get the chance to upgrade to them at a later date the hard work would have been done already at least.

That's a great idea, I have a spare lucas dizzy body that I don't mind sacrificing.

There are some japanese cars ( Toyota?) that have a cam sensor on the original dizzy drive ??

@@jabberwockytdi8901 The Suzuki G10A 3 cylinder engine also uses a distributor to fire the ignition.

That's interesting about the GTIR ITBS's, of the 2 which did you find easier to install? I had thought about a single throttle body inlet originally but I like the sound of ITB's! What did you do for the trigger wheel and sensor mounting - I've seen kits but they're nearly £200 and I don't think it's good value for money if I'm honest.

That's a much better way of putting it! I think there's a lot of potential in the old pre crossflow and the only reason I wanted a zetec was for the convenience of modern fuel management etc. on paper they work the same way (suck, squeeze, bang, blow). So why not try adding that stuff to it. I have done a fair bit of homework in the last 2 weeks so hopefully I'll have some cool stuff to share soon! Thanks for watching Stephen 👍

In my experience with this engine a rev limiter won't be required, the valves bounce and slow gas flow at about 6.5k RPM especialy with larger inlet valves if you go that far. Wasted spark is the way forward also. Looking forward to your progress.✌

@stephenwhite5057 I've not experienced float that I recall but the rev counter was always a bit vague!

Excellent point! There's too much happening at once to get tired too! 😄

@WarrenArmstrong69 thanks Warren, I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out!

That's a good idea, I do need one for other jobs sp I'll look into it 👍

Crickey! Maybe a turbo would help? 🤔 Normally 125 psi would pass but when the others are running 150 it's not right- it can be fixed though

Thank you! They're budget ones from specs savers as I have form for wrecking glasses! 😀

Thanks John, I hadn't thought about it like that. With things being busy outside of the garage I feel like I'd been abandoning Tina more recently but I have some motivation to address so problems that I've found over the last few years whilst I'm at it. I do like a bug, what's the 1200 like? The things I'd do for a bit more space and a 4 post lift! 😅 I'd be interested in hearing more about your Dad's estate though! Sounds like it's still running the Lucas dyno if it's got the regulator - I've spent a fair bit of time going through the wiring on mine so if you have any questions just ask 👍

Why not do it yourself?

@@jimbuilds ive not been well for some time three heart attacks so i cant handle the work now but maybe ill have the money one day

@@piratedjradio I'm sorry to hear that, my Dad went through similar 20 years ago having 2 in less than 6 months. It took some time but he was back on his feet after rehabilitation etc. I hope that you can get the help you need with yourself and your mk1 though.

@@jimbuilds Thanks mate the last one was during the pandemic and ive still not fully recovered , soon i hope

Thank Warren, I'm glad you've enjoyed watching tina. 👍

I can have a look into that, i haven't tested the performance changes though.

Well I'd be interested in one.

Hi Jay, With regards to the clutch actuation Ii only looked into the bore of the slave cylinder which happened to be the same as the one on the Cortina's original so pressure wise it feels similar but i believe the mx5 has better feel over the movementof the pedal. I figured that would have been a good jumping off point if anything wasn't right I'd sort it in due course. I haven't measured the pivot ratio for that reason, I have the pedal details in a ford manual but I don't know if that's relevant for your project.

I've seen it with grease and bread 😅

@@moto-bruvs666 only when your bearing is toast!

@@Beartore I have heard grease is also good to use, I need to get a grease gun.

@jimbuilds I'm not being weird, but just swipe a bit of grease with your finger and pop it in. But overall, bread has what it takes. It's great when it works, makes you feel like you deserve a wee gold star 🌟 🤣

@@Beartore I don't get those often! I'll try it when I need to change the bearing next time

😆 you only do this when the bearing is toast!

I was the same, it seemed like it was far fetched so figured I'd give it a try.

Just some generic stuff from screwfix, nothing fancy.

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I'm a little disappointed as its been good so far apart from a bit of damage on the jacking point. I think its because it's an old batch but even so!

Youre welcome Warren 👍

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Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

@@jimbuilds Yes. And I forgot to like it, so I went back and did so. Take care friend.

Thanks for correcting me - I kept saying sleeve and it just didn't sound right but I couldn't think of a better name to call it, it makes sense about the thrust given what it's supporting. 👍

I've done that in the past when I used to work on race cars, Nobody wants to be ripping a car apart at 2AM because I got the clutch in the wrong way around! 😆 Fortunately the mazda clutch disc has it printed on it to say which face goes towards the transmission- even I can't bugger that up! 😆

@@jimbuilds trust Mazda to be different. The ford friction plate has flywheel side written on it and the aftermarket one I fitted had nothing written on it so it was a case of comparing the centre boss and working it out from there.🤔

At least it's marked! My AP clutch wasn't labelled but it you could tell instantly if it was the wrong way around as the splines on the plate have a defined offset.

Thanks for the kind words! As much as I enjoy hand filing I'd get so much more done with a lathe and a mill - I just need a bigger garage! 😆

Thanks Stephan - I nee ld to pull my finger out whilst the weather is nice!

Thanks Mick, I really appreciate the help and it was good to chat 👍 I'll need a bit more power before she's shredding tyres though! 😂

@rustenuts he is! It was great talking to him as I learnt a lot and once Tina is back on the road I'll have a run over to see him 👍

My latest video has a solution 👌

Ok

The work I had done recently had problems which all came together with 20 mins - I'd call that a disaster! That's a cool trip, Bathurst 1000 is on my list of races I want to see. I also need to visit Australia at some point.