The Works Navi's Escort
Update # 3453234-09
We've treated the Escort to a new carb, thanks to
McNamara's in Dublin. They really pulled out the stops, I dropped it off
after lunch on Monday, they stripped & examined it on Tuesday, they phoned
Wednesday morning with the bad news and had it back together after lunch on
Wednesday, along with a BRAND NEW one set-up and jetted to match the old
'un. Now, that's a rapid turn-around.
The reason for the new carb is that the one one was so worn, the price
of fixing it was more than the price of a new one. And for the sake of
originality, the original carb was brought home and is going to be kept as
well.
Installing the carb was a regular "time to curse at Ford" as there was
one nut in the most impossible place known to man to reach. I got in on,
eventually. Now we'll see if the bloody thing starts and doesn't go on
fire....
Background
This is, probably, the Red Mist's most loved car. This is the Ford
Escort belonging to the Works Navi. As he is currently unavailable, it is
entrusted into the care of Camper, who is trying his damndest to keep it off
the roof.
It can be found wrapped up in cotton wool in the garage, or being used
for the West Cork Classic Retro, where it has an excellent class record,
despite the driver & navigator!
Competition Results
- Second in Class, 2008 West Cork Classic Retro
- First in Class, 2007 & 2006 West Cork Classic Retro
Technical Specifications
- 1977 Ford Escort 1300 Ghia 2 door
- 59,000 Miles with full service history (yes, it does! and I didn't
write it either.....)
- Engine, Re-built 3000 miles ago with unleaded head by BPJ Services.
Original Block (matching numbers) and Weber 32/32DGV carb, Lumenition
Ignition in Aldon Distributor....
- Transmission, Standard
- Brakes, Re-built Master Cylinder courtesy of The Hoff. Re-built
calipers, new brake lines, Ferodo DS Front pads. Rear, standard
- Interior, Standard
- Exterior, Standard
- Suspension, Standard
Here are some gratuitous photos....
