Help Needed Still No Power

[Snapperpaul]

Basics

Fuel, disconnect pipe at carbs and check it flows

Spark, take spark plug out put in lead lay on exhaust check spark

Spay cold start down carbs as you crank, does it fire? If so carb issue.

Even if ignition timing was out it would splutter a bit

If cam timing out it would back fire

Do check rocker gaps

As bike carbs are individual usually one or more will deliver mixture.

Check ECU fuse

If you have EDIS check fuse/ power supply

EDIS will run engine without ecu at 10 degrees advanced (limp home)

[Guest greavesy7]

I did a few checks and there was no noises when the engine was not under load.

 

i took it down the street and it sounded like there was a tool box in my sump so im going to strip it down at the weekend

[Guest Kennedy48]

Iv had a problem with my pinto with no power and coughing. Found out that the intake gasket was torn as water was gettin mixed with the fuel.

[Guest greavesy7]

After stripping down the bottom end and removing the shells i think i am going to need a new crank due to the heavy scoring so if any body has one let me know

[Snapperpaul]

Yep, got one in my scored 2.1 block

The crank looks fine but I have 2 scored bores in the block and at 93mm already I can't risk another rebore, I'm in Essex if you are close enough and make a reasonable offer, have a look and take it away.

[Guest greavesy7]

Im thinking of mking mine into a 2.1 is there much of a gain from a 2.1 over a 2.0

[Snapperpaul]

Extra torque and bhp

More compression due to larger bore size.

And guess what I have the +2.25 pistons on rods from the 2.1 engine that the crank is in

[speedtripledan]

by the time you have built the 2.1 its a lot of money for not much gain imho if your planing on keeping the car long term i.d be looking zetec... or for some real power and fun v8

[richardm6994]

I did the 2.1 conversion and I don't think it's worth it. You also end up spending a fortune on 2.1 head gaskets (£40 is about the cheapes and it's rubbish). The gasket on mine (cometic) cost £130.

 

Talking to my rolling road man the other week, he also said that there is not a great deal of bhp to be gained from an over-bore.....however increasing the crank throw has a much greater effect......but a hell of a lot more money!!

 

imho either buy a zetec or if you're sticking with the pinto, concentrate on things like the cylinder head (bigger valves etc...), ignition (megajolt), carbs etc....

[nigelt]

Have you checked to see if you have a blocked exhaust. Sounds strange, but had this with the wifes car. I checked everything I could think of with no success. Gave it to the local garage and they discovered the back box was blocked.

 

Nige

[Guest greavesy7]

I have solved the lack of power problem it was my bottom end

 

I have stripped all the engine down and taken it to my local engine place it's

240 for a reground crank and all the shells bore hone and new rings

 

But I have also been offerd a 2.1 tht has just been rebuilt for £300

 

I don't know whats best

[richardm6994]

tough call.....I would be tempted with the 2.1.

 

I have spent a great deal of money and time on my pinto engine and rebuilt it numerous times, however if I was to it all again and start from scratch, I would definatly keep it at 2.0ltr.

[Snapperpaul]

My money would go on Cosworth rods and Forged pistons

[Guest mower man]

Depending on the depth of your pocket there are 2.8 strokers available from the states!!!!! mmmmmmmmm mower man

[Longboarder]

I have solved the lack of power problem it was my bottom end.

I'm sorry to say this but I don't think so. Last time I blew up an engine I had been thinking how well and freely it had been running for the last few miles. Then there was a bang and a rod through the side. OK I haven't blown many so my experience on this is limited. While your engine is away I think you should continue your search for the problem which caused your sudden loss of power. Full strip of fuel system and clean. Check rate of pump delivery. Go over the ignition to test for voltages at all testable points.

 

Nigel