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Old 22-05-2013, 08:54 PM   #1
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Hi I am building a ford Mexcio
I have a 1600 she'll Whitch I am installing all 2lt running gear into .
I am having trouble getting the engine to fit ,
Is there a difference in a 1600 cradle and a 2lt cradle ,
Is there different shapes of sumps

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Old 22-05-2013, 09:02 PM   #2
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jump onto this forum http://www.classic-ford.org/cfp/ this has all the small ford guys on it sorry mods for linking another forum
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Old 22-05-2013, 09:03 PM   #3
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Sumps need modifying or swap with Escort sump..Depending if its from rear or front sump..
The radiator bracket needs trimming and bolted directly to front panel moving it forward and its easier to change outlet direction of thermostat housing for radiator hose..
TMK the Mexico was a 1600 ?? Love the flares etc on them..
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Old 22-05-2013, 10:44 PM   #4
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the sumps are different. I assume by cradle you are talking about the crossmember? they are different, I assume the engine mounts are different and the exhaust travels out a different side of the car. the front struts are also different.
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Old 30-05-2013, 01:30 PM   #5
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Does anyone know we're I would get a 2lt escort sump to fit a pinto
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Old 30-05-2013, 02:28 PM   #6
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Does anyone know we're I would get a 2lt escort sump to fit a pinto
Yep, here

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-...-597751350.htm

But it would be cheaper to get your sump modifyed, and to suit your current crossmember.

And the Mexico's were 1600's sounds like you are building a RS2000 replica
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And I think you have to modify the oil pick up, cant remember 100%, it was like 30 years ago when I did one
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Call Brian. He's got everything (used) you'll ever need.

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Or if you want New parts only and or performance bits Smcka will have it or can find it.

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Both are diehard Small Ford fans. Both great guys and should look after you with anything you need.
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Thanks for that lads
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Old 31-05-2013, 04:23 PM   #10
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Crossmember physically same dimensions for 1600 Kent & 2lt Pinto, 2lt had a stronger baseplate though. Mexico was a 1.6lt Pinto.
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Hi I am building a ford Mexcio
I have a 1600 she'll Whitch I am installing all 2lt running gear into .
I am having trouble getting the engine to fit ,
Is there a difference in a 1600 cradle and a 2lt cradle ,
Is there different shapes of sumps
Sounds like you may have a Cortina sump? very simular but much different in the right places.

the proper 2lt escort sump is actually a rare item now. Seen a few 2lt Cortina sumps bashed in around the cross member to fit lol.

No sure ,may have a sump somewhere.
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