Mk2 escort work shop manuals

nastyapul · 12-08-2008, 11:38 AM

hello all, I have just purchased a 78 4 door esky for the purpose of auto crossing it and was wondering if any one knew where I could download a workshop/repair manual for one. I have found a few places claiming to have them, but they al seem to be for post 1980 escorts.

I guess this has already been covered, I just cant find where.

If any one could help, I would appreciate it.

cheers.

Roy Rogers · 12-08-2008, 12:44 PM

1978 models are the same as 1980 (BC model). Mk2 are the same shape but a little different in badges, petrol tank location, front struts and only came out in 1300cc/1600cc Kent motors.

nastyapul · 12-08-2008, 03:17 PM

this cant be it?.... can it???

http://pdftown.com/Ford-Escort-Service-Manual.html

I only need it for the silly little stuff i.e. ATM i cant work out why the dissy spins freely and the screw that normally locates it just keeps turning.

cheers for the reply.

Roy Rogers · 13-08-2008, 01:32 PM

No that's not it. In Australia we had Mk1, Mk2 and BC. In the UK and other countries they continued on with MK3 and so on. The BC was a Australian thing like the TD Cortina (model designation codes)

nastyapul · 13-08-2008, 02:02 PM

cheers for the reply mate.

I will just have to bite the bullet and buy one of the gregorys type manuals I think (assuming they are still in print)

T3man · 14-08-2008, 11:42 AM

Just keep an eye on eBay - the genuine Ford manual is far better than Gregory's and they do come up from time to time.

The book you want is for MkII which ran from 1975-1980. (light yellow cover IIRC)

If the dissy is turning then the lock stud is either missing or the thread is stripped - you may have to remove the dissy and do a "heli-coil" repair to the hole. Check the thread on the stud first though as you may just be lucky that it is the item that is stripped.

nastyapul · 14-08-2008, 01:34 PM

thanks for that....

will have a look, and a swear, and another look, maybe swear again. it is in a difficult possi to get good visual access to, but nothing a bit of looking and swearing shouldn't fix.

boyracer · 15-08-2008, 03:51 PM

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There is usually a bloke at the markets selling used manuals.
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nastyapul · 15-08-2008, 05:18 PM

which market?

nastyapul · 21-08-2008, 03:05 PM

getting mucked about with manual, but I will get there. quick question though, To remove the dissy on a 1.6 mk2, do you need to remove anything else (inlet manifold) and is it just the one 12-14mm bolt at the rear that needs to be removed.

never played with the engine bay of an escort, and rather than do something the hard way, I thought I'd ask.

cheers in advance.

Sterling · 21-08-2008, 03:11 PM

just remove the adjusting bolt and it should slide out...?

make sure low tension lead disconected too.

nastyapul · 21-08-2008, 03:37 PM

all leads are off etc, but just cant seem to get a spanner onto the offending bolt. it would seem a few things need to be moved to allow access

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any tips?

cheers

Sterling · 21-08-2008, 06:21 PM

well the adjusting bolt is never easy to reach, but once its out, it should jsut slide out?

you might have to have some serious patience tho... turning a bolt, 1/8 of a turn each time will take a while, but u no its worth it!

nastyapul · 22-08-2008, 08:46 AM

dammit!!! was hoping there was a magical way of talking to it that will make it just pop out onto the floor. Bugger.

cheers for the reply people, very much appreciated.

Sterling · 22-08-2008, 09:14 AM

speedy or "ratchety" spanners work best