fire sequence for 2lt escort

ebokazion · 30-08-2010, 01:37 PM

hi,
i was hoping someone would be able to help me witht the fire sequence for my 2lt ford escort.

Pazuzu · 30-08-2010, 03:08 PM

1-3-4-2

Puzzlescort · 30-08-2010, 03:10 PM

1,3,4,2

too slow at typing - lol

heres a good pic to help out

Pinched (borrowed) from RS Motorsport

ebokazion · 31-08-2010, 01:37 PM

thanks to both of you.

however i still have a problem, it wont start!

i have plenty of spark, plenty of fuel going in, will the gap in the points make a BIG difference? i did the gap by sight as i dont have a feeler gauge.

it turns over very easy, just doesnt kick into life....

any suggestions

Pazuzu · 31-08-2010, 04:27 PM

Points gap will make a difference if it's way out. Best bet is to just nip into Stupa Sheep or Repco & buy a feeler gauge, they're probably only about $10- $15 for a cheap one that will do the job well enough.
If it's not starting, double check your connections from Dizzy-to-Coil, Dizzy-to-plugs. Besides that, it could be a lot of things.

ebokazion · 31-08-2010, 05:21 PM

thanks heaps, will give it a go tonight....

JG65TE · 04-09-2010, 10:31 AM

petrol............... match..............run...........call insurance

dennis · 10-09-2010, 03:41 PM

timeing could be out 180 deg.remove disy turn engine over to tdc replace disy. dennis

ebokazion · 10-09-2010, 04:47 PM

thanks mate, ill try it and let you know how i go over the weekend.

JG65TE · 12-09-2010, 12:22 AM

easy way to find tdc compression stroke. Pull no 1 plug, jam dunny paper in and bump the engine on the starter til the paper pops out, U now have tdc comp stroke. Toss the dissy back in and align the next firing plug lead according to the cap onto no 1. The fact that u have spark means ur points gap is close at least, and I dont really see u being 180 out if the engine turns freely, but ya never know i guess. Apologies for the fuel , match run joke...... thought u had it sorted out.

Cheers
Doc