Thanks for the responses. I thought it would be simpler to use the Fiesta as I already had it, but looks like it is not. I think I will get another donor car...
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Ed Bratt
locoster
Jul 1, 2005 1:49 pm
Andrew: I dug up a good reference to the Ford Kent engine. The engine does have some value because it was used in many racing applications. ...
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Staffan V
liftarn42
Jul 1, 2005 2:19 pm
... Get it from the horse's mouth instead. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Kent_engine...
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James Hughes
jnahughes
Jul 1, 2005 3:51 pm
Just to add for those who don't know (are there any of you?), the Kent Xflow is the engine used in the Escort Mk2, the donor car from the Locost build book. It...
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locost@yahoogroups.com
Jul 1, 2005 5:40 pm
This file contains the posting guidelines, or "house rules" for the Locost mailing list. It is auto-posted once a month to the list, and is sent to new...
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Eddie Fowler
bigdog56e
Jul 2, 2005 1:54 am
I have a carburator and distributor from a '71 Pinto 1600cc if anyone is in need of them. Eddie...
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tractorfeatures
Jul 2, 2005 7:39 pm
Wow...I am one of the ones who did not know. Thanks. I looked at the links about the Kent engine and from the dates etc it seems like the Fiesta engine is the...
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Keith Williams
trackfodder
Jul 2, 2005 9:40 pm
I have a friend who buys crunched crotchrockets on Ebay to fix up. He has several hyabusta engines available. I got a post theother day of three them on the...
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eskoa
opto_mech2000
Jul 2, 2005 10:08 pm
Keith, Post it somewhere and we can download it an have a look. Esko ... From: "Keith Williams" <kwilliams1936@...> To: <locost@yahoogroups.com> ...
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Keith Williams
trackfodder
Jul 2, 2005 10:23 pm
Note: forwarded message attached. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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David Jenkins
d_w_jenkins
Jul 4, 2005 12:29 pm
The old Kent engine has a number of endearing features for Locost builders: 1. Size - although the engine itself is not a lot smaller than other engines, it...
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tractorfeatures
Jul 4, 2005 5:43 pm
I just tried to MOT this Fiesta a couple of weeks ago and it failed emissions on 3.51% when it has to below 3.5% (If my memory serves me correctly). And as I...
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Patrick & Ann-Marie N...
prnams
Jul 5, 2005 4:23 am
G'day I am keen to fit some very small headlight pods to my locost, I have seen a very small set on a 7 somewhere but have no idea where, or what vehicle they...
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Steve Newman
stevenewman8
Jul 5, 2005 6:05 am
On my 7 I have some 5.75" headlights which to me look much more in keeping with the car than the standard 7" ones. Whenever I see a Seven with the ;arger unit...
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David Jenkins
d_w_jenkins
Jul 5, 2005 7:12 am
At the moment, A car with a Q plate only has to pass a 'no visible smoke' emissions test. The general opinion (i.e. I have no evidence to support this theory!...
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Jon.
jon7781uk
Jul 5, 2005 10:43 am
I have recently put my Racing Locost for sale on eBay and would like to invite anybody to have a look. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ...
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Brian Pollard
brianp323f
Jul 5, 2005 10:43 am
unsubscribe me from the mailing list please. ... From: David Jenkins To: locost@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 04, 2005 1:28 PM Subject: [locost] Re: Ford...
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David Jenkins
d_w_jenkins
Jul 5, 2005 10:48 am
Was it something I said? :) You can unsubscribe yourself on the Yahoo website. Alternatively you can post something to the group ("unsubscribe"?) that will do...
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David Jenkins
d_w_jenkins
Jul 5, 2005 10:49 am
Found it... Post to locost-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com DJ...
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James Hughes
jnahughes
Jul 5, 2005 11:01 am
The unsubscribe information should appear at the bottom of all sent messages.... Its certainly on this one.. Hi Brian btw... James ... From: David Jenkins...
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nitrogeno24
Jul 7, 2005 2:59 pm
Does anybody fit vented disc to the a mk1/2 escort hub? I heard a guy adapting a vented disc and caliper from a xr3 escort, but I can't access to pictures or...
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Jon D. Patchett
slingshot2000uk
Jul 8, 2005 5:52 pm
I fitted vented discs to my MK2, the discs were straight off a 2.8 Capri but the calipers had to be split and a spacer added. I later added 4-piston calipers...
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daren57
Jul 13, 2005 9:00 am
Hello, sorry to bother you, but im warning all of you of my friends bad experience with bulldog communications that he intends to use for him 8 meg broadband...
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VDesign-sapo
xico_ze54
Jul 13, 2005 7:22 pm
does anyone have images of seat belt mounts? Amadeu [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Robert Campbell
camprr
Jul 13, 2005 9:14 pm
Hello Amadeu, I have some pictures of putting in the lower seatbelt mount here: http://campr.demon.nl/gallery/view_album.php?page=29 This is the picture of the...
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Robert Campbell
camprr
Jul 13, 2005 9:14 pm
Hello Amadeu, I have some pictures of putting in the lower seatbelt mount here: http://campr.demon.nl/gallery/view_album.php?page=29 This is the picture of the...
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joolsmi16
Jul 13, 2005 10:49 pm
Hi, can I ask how you mounted the pedal box? I have the common floor mounted type and would like to know if you riveted/bolted through your aluminium floor to...
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James Hughes
jnahughes
Jul 14, 2005 8:26 am
Hi Julian, I bolted my pedal box to the *steel* floor with M6 bolts and to the bulkhead (steel) with the same. However, I don't think this would be strong...
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Rob
robster_73
Jul 14, 2005 8:09 pm
Hi there, a quick query re using a type9 gearbox and crossflow engine; I think I understand what the clutch requirements are, but what clutch cable do I need?...
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paul gardner
house19uk
Jul 15, 2005 7:12 am
Although I have yet to fire her up I have used the standard Sierra cable on mine and it appears to work fine. Paul ...
