dozydesmond Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 So, i decided to restore an old 1600cc Ford Kent Crossflow i had sitting at home... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozydesmond Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 after 3 hours, i faced this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookie Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 How big are the valves and ports? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozydesmond Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 From what i can see, its been ported n' polished (the intake ports are tapered and smooth, well smooth considering its been in the elements for 6 years ). So, diameters: Exhaust:    Valve: 30.70mm    Port: 27.50mm Intake:    valve: 38.00mm    Port (Entrance): 33.50mm    Port (Main Pipe): 26.50mm Bore: 80.5mm  (All measurements are +- 1.5mm) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozydesmond Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 This is why you shouldn't trust dipsticks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg193 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Pretty sure that is fucked. Â Â But you've started now and I ban you from giving up. At the very least convert it to run on steam. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozydesmond Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 HAHAHA love it    Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Des.. I think she is rooted, Im no mechanic, but yup  Sorry pal  In other news here is a pinto for $400 http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/ford/engines/auction-794273691.htm   and a broken one for $50 http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/ford/engines/auction-796788557.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozydesmond Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 i'm 70% sure it'll run again. how about i set a challenge? if i get it running, you guys owe me fish n chips and a beer, but if it never runs again, i pay for chch's monthly meet?i just like a challenge 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mof Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Every single chch member will be there that night 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozydesmond Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 Ill set that deal, and if you object, let me know. i mean, in total you'll all probably just be chipping in like 10 cents each that night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg193 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I'm keen for a free burger. Can I bring my flatmates? Â You have 3 months to get it running. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozydesmond Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 4 months unless you guys want to pay for parts. 4-5 months to allow for my current financial issues 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Des.. If you can get it going in 6 months from now, I will buy you burgers and beer myself! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozydesmond Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 Done Deal. Free food!! Oh and it'll have to be coke, beer screws my ADHD and ODD up majorly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Demsond pls 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg193 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I reckon I could get it running in the space of one weekend. Â It would run like shit, smoke like hell and probably have pistons made of old fence posts (apparently has been done by someone before....) and bearings made from my belt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozydesmond Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 Needs WAAAAYYY too much work for that to work anyway, does it have to running in anything felix or can i chuck it on a stand and run it that way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 dude, get it running on a stand, but we need a full bild log/ enuff spam, get out there and build my engine 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneo Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Looks past it to me would be cheaper to buy a runner off tard me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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