max

you could use a additive in your petrol as i do

hi i just put a rivet in mine 

i think i might have some in my shed will look at weekend if so you can have them if can get to kinks lynn

18 minutes ago, MarkBzero said:

That will be a fun job. They will need a rolling road session to set perfectly to maximize power and fuel efficiency.

shhh don't tell the wife just see the look on her face now ---- you and your toys 

i had a good Christmas the postman has done a very good job bought my new bike carbs and the inlet manifold kit that i have to weld up and fit, just off to get carbs ultrasonic cleaned and new 1.7 main jets fitted, cant wait to get started tinkering again

is it worthwhile fitting iridium spark plugs to a std 2l pinto or just std plugs ?

could you not use your roll bar as some single seater's do

30 minutes ago, richyb66 said:

Just need the jump leads and the Easy Start.

project for the new garage  richy ?

17 hours ago, richyb66 said:

Engine is crossflow so not a Metro. Servo on LHS on a RHD car (looking at the rack) and shape of the rear pillar suggests it's a Fiesta and probably a MK1 (think MK2 onwards were cvh not ohv).

Worth £2k if it's got a V5!

you are right ,the exhaust front pipe is mk1 fiesta fitted many when i was younger 

when fitting a breather tank to a pinto engine can you just run the pipe from existing inlet manifold to new tank or do have to vent filler cap as well ?

56 minutes ago, marlin said:

No worries, just curious?  Health issues first and foremost.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!  AND STAY SAFE

and the same to you,lets hope next year is a better one

when fitting bike carbs have you just vented the engine to air or  set up a breather system ?

20 hours ago, Peter Bell said:

If you have a Mk 2 then any of the monocoque models should fit, 1,2,3, exmo .

thank you 

when fitting bike carbs can you connect to one of the inlet tubes so as to keep std breather set up ?

11 hours ago, nelmo said:

No, all different...

thank you

hi can anyone tell me are all the roofs the same on all models eg size and fitment please

has any one a inlet manifold for bike carbs for a pinto engine that they  would like to sell

going to fit a set of bike carbs to my 2l pinto with std distributor should i keep my std set up, or fit a non vac distributor and is it worthwhile fitting a sport coil any help would be much appreciated 

15 minutes ago, Andi said:

I can only vouch for those and also Honda fireblade ones but I`m sure there are lots more that are compatible..

Which ones do you have in mind?

still looking at the moment just would like to keep options open

On 11/28/2020 at 12:32 PM, Andi said:

Bike carbs are the way forward. Kawasaki ZX6 (may be the cheapest), Kawasazki ZX9, Yamaha R1 (can be pricey). But there are many others that will work too. Youll be best off with a simple cheap bike carb fuel pump (most will do). There are weird and wonderful ways of tapping into the carb runners and making plenums so that your brake servo works but TBH a 2B doesnt need one. Just a heavier foot.

You will need the manifolds that are custom made by the likes of Dan ST and Bogg Bros but you`ll probably find a full set of them and carbs complete for sale on here or ebay.

The performance will increase dramatically.

 

Andi

is there any makes not to buy ? or are the 3 that you mention the only ones to buy ?

On 11/29/2020 at 8:49 PM, DeanRudkin said:

I’ve got a set of zx9 carbs sat around 

hi did you get my pm dean?

6 hours ago, Peter Bell said:

How much work has been done on your engine? If you just want it to give a better initial kick then using a 38dgas will give that effect as both chokes open at once, it will fit on the same manifold you have. Ultimate power will be very little difference as the dgas has 27mm chokes and the dgav 26 and 27.

std but lighten flywheel i dont won't to burn the rubber of the tyres just a lot better pick up 

7 hours ago, Leslie Walters said:

Max, I am looking for a 32/36 carb for my 1.6 Pinto so when you decide on the upgrade I could maybe offset the cost if the old carb is surplus to you.

ok will let you know has had a new carb kit fitted and conversion to manual choke 

52 minutes ago, RedTrev said:

This is worth a read if you haven’t already done so:

https://www.classicfordmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/classic-ford-ultimate-guide-to-bike-carbs.pdf

hi thanks,think that's the way forward for me as the cost of 45s would be too much 

thanks andi for your help, hopefully some one might have a set at the right price on here