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Topic: 2.3 4cyl.
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Richard Swart
Gearhead Posts: 154
From: Graham, Wa.
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 10-27-2004 02:58 PM
   
Is it ok to talk pinto 4.cyl. here------------------
64 Fairlane 351w thunder-nut. 68 Torino formal roof 351w. 68 cougar GTE. 70 cougar 351w aod trany.73 F-100 4x4 428 tri-power.
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IIGood
Moderator Posts: 3630
From: Arnold, MD, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 10-27-2004 03:58 PM
Sure...why not? I wouldn't doubt we've got a few Pinto-knowledgeable folk floating around here...------------------
Frank S.----MCA Member 40390
'03 Mustang GT coupe
'99 Mustang coupe
'77 Ghia--"II Good"
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COBRAII7678
Gearhead Posts: 117
From: Festus Mo U.S.A
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 10-30-2004 10:05 PM
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Originally posted by Richard Swart:
Is it ok to talk pinto 4.cyl. here
Yeah, lets talk. Nothin else happening here. Raced mini-stocks the last two years powered by 2.3's. I'm no expert but familiar with them. Jon
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 27499
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-30-2004 10:24 PM
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Originally posted by Richard Swart:
Is it ok to talk pinto 4.cyl. here
Why not indeed? This IS the Pinto forum after all.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
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First SS/MA in the TENS!
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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IIGood
Moderator Posts: 3630
From: Arnold, MD, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 10-30-2004 10:29 PM
Much like your '65 is a Falcon, Alex. And that ASC?? It's a Fairmont.Bring it, Orangeboy. ------------------
Frank S.----MCA Member 40390
'03 Mustang GT coupe
'99 Mustang coupe
'77 Ghia--"II Good"
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 27499
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-30-2004 10:47 PM
Yes Frank, and my F-350 crew cab is really a Courier. LOL  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,& '04
First SS/MA in the TENS!
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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Percy Hazel
Journeyman Posts: 58
From: Bellingham, WA, USA
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 11-01-2004 01:46 AM
Richard
Now that all the kibiters are done did you have a question or something that might be interesting to chew on.
I played with a 4cyl a few years back and had lots of fun with it.
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Richard Swart
Gearhead Posts: 154
From: Graham, Wa.
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 11-01-2004 02:38 AM
Sure do. I have a 76 Pinto 2.3 that runs really nice, but it has broke the roll pin in the dist. gear two times in the past 6 months. Could this be a clearance problem between the gear & the block. I have so much crap on my plate lately I cant think of any other thing it could be. Thanks Richard[This message has been edited by Richard Swart (edited 11-01-2004).]
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r4pinto
Journeyman Posts: 1
From: Reynoldsburg, Ohio USA
Registered: Nov 2004
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posted 11-13-2004 09:19 PM
I think it might just be a problem with this engine. My dad had a 77 Pinto wagon and it broke about 5-7 distributors during the time he owned it. The Pinto I own has broken 2. Might just be how they are.------------------
Matt Manter
1978 Ford Pinto Runabout
1985 Dodge Omni GLHT
2001 Kia Rio
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COBRAII7678
Gearhead Posts: 117
From: Festus Mo U.S.A
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 11-15-2004 08:57 PM
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Originally posted by Richard Swart:
Sure do. I have a 76 Pinto 2.3 that runs really nice, but it has broke the roll pin in the dist. gear two times in the past 6 months. Could this be a clearance problem between the gear & the block. I have so much crap on my plate lately I cant think of any other thing it could be. Thanks Richard[This message has been edited by Richard Swart (edited 11-01-2004).]
Richard, check with Esslinger engineering and get their catalog. It has a good tech advice section, and a very easy cure for the common roll pin failure. What viscosity oil are you using?
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Richard Swart
Gearhead Posts: 154
From: Graham, Wa.
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 11-20-2004 02:15 PM
Summer I use 20-50 Winter 10-40. Been driveing this thing for around 5 years & never had this problem till lately. One of these days when I can figure out the wireing for the computer. I am going to though a 87 Turbo-T -bird & 5 speed in this wagen & go play with the Ricers.------------------
64 Fairlane 351w thunder-nut. 68 Torino formal roof 351w. 68 cougar GTE. 70 cougar 351w aod trany.73 F-100 4x4 428 tri-power.
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COBRAII7678
Gearhead Posts: 117
From: Festus Mo U.S.A
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 11-21-2004 08:18 PM
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Originally posted by Richard Swart:
Summer I use 20-50 Winter 10-40. Been driveing this thing for around 5 years & never had this problem till lately. One of these days when I can figure out the wireing for the computer. I am going to though a 87 Turbo-T -bird & 5 speed in this wagen & go play with the Ricers.
Just use the harness from the Tibird. Have you checked out Turboford.org
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Richard Swart
Gearhead Posts: 154
From: Graham, Wa.
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 11-27-2004 10:40 AM
Talked to the Ford Tubo guys a few years back. They told me to use a harnes out of a Muraker. I have not located one yet.------------------
64 Fairlane 351w thunder-nut. 68 Torino formal roof 351w. 68 cougar GTE. 70 cougar 351w aod trany.73 F-100 4x4 428 tri-power.
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