nnrouty
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| posted on 17/8/10 at 11:17 AM |
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Haynes Roadster Scratch Build
Hi Guys
I have been on with this project since April this year. Finally got round to starting a blog.
Although the project has been going for 5 months it hasn't really got very far but hoping that over the coming winter i will make some good
progress.
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nnrouty
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| posted on 17/8/10 at 11:22 AM |
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[Edited on 17/8/10 by nnrouty]
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Early Chassis
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[Edited on 17/8/10 by nnrouty]
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nnrouty
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| posted on 17/8/10 at 11:42 AM |
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As you can see in the photo I was intending to use a 1300 Crossflow with the 4 speed box. I managed to get both the box and engine for £30.00 although
the engine wouldn't turn.
I decided to strip the engine and found this See Image)
So now i have decided to go for a 2.0L Zetec
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Rubish Crossflow Engine
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jossey
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| posted on 17/8/10 at 11:48 AM |
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ouch. that doesnt look good does it.
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nnrouty
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| posted on 17/8/10 at 11:55 AM |
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Striping the engine was my last option after trying all sorts of oil down the ports to try and free it. Once i got the head off i realized that it was
going to cost a fortune to get the engine to a usable state. And would most likely be cheaper to buy a good zetec.
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02GF74
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| posted on 17/8/10 at 12:28 PM |
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location?
I may have a good 1300 up for grabs. (needs a new spitgot bearing fitted though - I have the part).
(actually, I have a complete 1800 zetec as well as a 2.0 pre'95 zetec block + bits)
[Edited on 17/8/10 by 02GF74]
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nnrouty
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| posted on 17/8/10 at 01:14 PM |
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Talked myself out of Crossflow after i realized that its no more expensive for me to insure a 2.0L so might as well go for more power.
As long as its fast.... i don't care
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ali f27
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| posted on 17/8/10 at 04:10 PM |
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Hi nnrouty if you need any help advice etc have a ride over ring for crack what ever mark and i have built 4 now cheers Ali
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myke pocock
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| posted on 17/8/10 at 04:27 PM |
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Same here. I am in Carlisle and mines a basic 1300 x flow solid back axle. Any help, send a message. Will be at the Cumbria Classic at Dalemain this
Sunday but taking the Estelle trials car.
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nnrouty
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| posted on 17/8/10 at 04:31 PM |
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Thanks for the offer guys. will take you up on it at some point
As long as its fast.... i don't care
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nnrouty
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| posted on 17/8/10 at 10:31 PM |
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Im hoping to get the front suspension brackets fitted tomorrow and then the last few bits of box section at the rear.
This might be a stupid question but im not familiar with modern engines.....
Im planning to use twin weber carbs on my zetec........ do i still need an ecu?
if so, am i better to get an aftermarket ecu or not?
As long as its fast.... i don't care
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nnrouty
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| posted on 20/8/10 at 08:41 AM |
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After doing some research i've learned that R1 carb's are the easiest setup on a zetec.
can anyone tell if there is any particular age R1 i should be looking for or just any?
As long as its fast.... i don't care
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nnrouty
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| posted on 21/8/10 at 06:00 PM |
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Quick update
Managed to make a jig for the front brackets today and got them fix on.
Hope to get started with finishing the rear end of the chassis tomorrow.
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Bracket jig
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Brackets on
As long as its fast.... i don't care
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nnrouty
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| posted on 24/8/10 at 03:10 PM |
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chassis problem
was working on the chassis last night a found that one of the rails which run across the chassis where the scuttle goes is not square.
Can anyone tell if this is a big problem or not as i am unsure as to weather this will cause problems later in the build.
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chassis problem
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As long as its fast.... i don't care
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