Ford Transit Forum

by **dieselhead123** » Mon Aug 06, 2012 7:32 pm

layalog wrote:im coming over all unnecessary

I will be fitting one over the weekend, why don't you pop over Sunday, there might be something to look at by then!

TIM

by **dieselhead123** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 10:29 am

Bit more work on the water hoses.

The bottom hose needs a Tee fitting into it to connect up to the bottom of the expansion tank, we are using one of these;

It is a Bypass hose adapter from a 1.8 Diesel Escort, Ford part number 89FF 9N271AA. This part is still available from Fords although I know the part number has changed :?:

. If you wish to find a pre-used one, it is fitted to the front of the 1.8 diesel Escort block, behind the injection pump.

Start by cutting off the securing 'legs';

Then cut the di bottom hose and fit the water outlet as below;

When we made the heater hoses, we cut off part of the heater 'leg' that connects to the hose that runs from the bottom of the expansion tank, recover the rest of that hose;

Cut this on the line we have marked;

Your hose should look like this;

Now fit the part we have cut off to the bottom of your expansion tank;

You can see the take off fitted in the bottom hose, these pipes need to be connected, we will deal with that later.

Somehow, I think I must have watched too much Blue Peter as a child :lol:

TIM

by **robbie.cee** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 10:33 am

Better ask an adult to help you there Tim, scissors and power tools can be dangerous :lol:

Worth a badge all day long, man

by **dieselhead123** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 10:39 am

While making the last post, a new water pump turned up;

This is the correct one with the outlet for the bypass hose that goes to the base of the thermostat housing.
As you can see, a good 'brand' and a worthwhile investment for any of you running these old engines.
It would appear that my supplier is keen to dispose of these as they are considered 'out of date stock', I am able to supply forum members these at £47 each plus delivery.

TIM

by **layalog** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 7:03 pm

its all happening so fast not much longer now out of interest whos getting the first fit of this conversion also Tim what are you gona call it man i cant just say v6 conversion if some one ask me
can i now

by **robbie.cee** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 7:05 pm

I am and i think "once upon a time in Medway" is a good title!!!

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by **layalog** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 7:49 pm

oh yeah
how about T T adjustments

by **robbie.cee** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 7:54 pm

TT ? tappet? will need lookin at as one rocker is well loose

by **layalog** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 8:09 pm

lol na

Tims Transit adjustments

by **dieselhead123** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 10:15 pm

Lads, whatever you choose to call it, it will put a smile on your face.

It is nearly 25 years since I heard one of these babies fire up

We used them at the vehicle manufacturer I used to work for, together with the C3 box.
http://ccmv.aecsouthall.co.uk/p541977134

My Capri engine was brand new, came home bit at a time in my lunch box, bit like that country and western song :lol: