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1981 Ford Escort Questions & Answers
Remove headrest
hello,yes there is a 'button' on the bottom outer edge,that you simply press in[sometimes need to exert a bit more force] and keeping that pressed in,you then slide the whole head rest out. hope this helps, cheers
The car is very heavy on gasoline
Raise the hood of your car and find the air cleaner. It should be on top of your engine. It is usually large and maybe round, and usually black. It is usually held in place with a wing nut. Remove the top of the air cleaner, and look down inside this. There should be a hole about 2-3 inches across. This is the top of the carburetor, if your car has one.There is a flap you should see inside the top of the carburetor throat. That is the choke flap. That should be open when the engine is hot, and nearly closed when the engine is cold. If that flap is sticking, it will stick nearly closed, increasing your fuel consumption.You may be able to check if it is stuck by moving it with your finger.You can buy a spray can of carburetor cleaner at the car parts store, and spray that flap, and free it up to work better. Follow the instructions on the can.
I need the spark plug
Here is that firing order diagram and let me know if you need any help to understand this diagram, or if you require any further assistance.
Ford escort mk1 year 1972
Some fault at the ignition switch , should be no battery voltage at that cable till ignition switch turned to start position , replace the switch or you could fit a button switch between ignition switch and solenoid wire .
Escort Mk2 1600 valve and torques settings what are they
cylinder bolt torque settings stage 1 15 ft pounds
stage 2 50 ft pounds
stage 3 85 ft pounds
valve clearences 0.15 - 0.20mm inlet
0.22 - 0.27mm exhaust
these are the figures i have been supplied with, you can also use
cylinder bolts stage 1 10 ft pounds
stage 2 50 ft pounds
stage 3 + 90deg.
with my exp, i would use the first guide as the degree method has a tendancy to snap head bolts, especially on older vehicles.
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