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--- blog:escort_restore_3 [2021/03/06 16:24] – [Fuel System] john
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 ====== 1974 Ford Escort mk1 - Third Rebuild ======
+I had used the Escort on and off on several track days, as well as a little bit running about, but over the years I used ti less and elss, and it was spending more and more time in the garage.
+I knew that I was never going to get around to using it as a track day car again, so around 2009 I decided to convert it back to road use.
+It was an easy decision to make over what to do with it - on the road a engine on carbs just isn't going to cut it in modern traffic, plus having driven many turbocharged cars as daily drivers I knew that there was only going to be one option for me: the Cosworth YB.
+It turned out to take almost the same amount of time to do this project as I had already owned the car for....
+===== Notes for me =====
+"AN-key grip measurements
+The key grip (fastener diameter, i.e. spanner size) on AN fittings is also measured in inches and since European sizes are metric (millimeters), an adjustable socket wrench or inch tools is recommended during assembly so you get the correct engagement. There are special tools just for AN fittings, but a standard adjustable wrench works great."
+AN3 = 1/2" = ~12,7mm
+AN4 = 9/16" = ~14,3mm
+AN6 = 11/16" = ~17,48mm
+AN8 = 7/8" = ~22,23mm
+AN10 = 1" = ~25,4mm
+AN12 = 1-1/4" = ~31,75mm
+AN16 = 1-1/2" = ~38,1mm
+AN20 = 1-13/16" = ~46,0mm
 ===== Engine =====
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 The original side mounted fuel tank was removed and a new purpose built alloy tank from [[https://www.proalloy.co.uk/|Pro Alloy]] fitted in the boot instead.
+Fuel pump is a Bosch 044 part, with both an pre and post-pump filter:
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+===== Steering =====
+Vauxhall Corsa 'B' power steering column, mated to the Escort mk1 column and bush in the firewall. Reusing the entire Corsa switchgear and steering wheel boss. Brackets attach the column to the aftermarket bias pedal box, upper column bracket to dash fabricated from Escort original to Corsa upper mounting hardware.
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 ===== Suspension =====