FIRST SIGNS OF LIFE from my Mk2 Escort! 👍

In this video I grabbed the araldite and soldering iron to repair a weird looking electrical part for 'Heidi' my hearing aid beige Mk2 Escort.
I also mades ome more progress in her engine bay AND her cockpit! 👍
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[@waymanbarneyawesomecardude9561]

Definitely replace the fan resistor

[@lynxified]

You're definitely going to want that carb spacer in there Marcus. It's there to isolate the carb from heating up and boiling the fuel out once you park it. I've had a lotta hot starting issues with DHLA40's that didn't have them. As to the heaterbox - the coil is just a resistor. When the fan switch is on the low speed, it's in series with the fan and increases the total resistance (which reduces the current). That results in the fan getting a lower voltage across it, which reduces it's speed. The loose bulb is likely the ilumination for the heater control panel. else it's for the sigarette lighter. You're also missing a circlip on the shifter that holds the rubber grommet down to act as the reverse lockout spring. The bent bracket in the center console around 19:40 is to hold the under dash padding, mounts on the inner side of the steering colomn somewhere. That relay should be the intermittent wiper relay, red. it is clipped onto the brace behind the gauges on mine. Long comment, but hope it helps.

[@marcushayesford]

Thanks for all the advice mate! 👍

[@michaelcopse2013]

That's looking 👌 great mate keep up with the great work 👍..Mike

[@bobuncle8704]

Installing the interior really brings the car to life. 2 things. 1. The coil is a mechanical way to limit voltage(this was used before “electronics” became available). On the low speed fan setting, by heating up, it absorbs energy and only passes limited power so the fan has a low speed. If this isn’t working, you’ll normally only have high speed only on the motor. . This is why it’s inside the housing, and is cooled by the blower motor. The ceramic sleeve does not move, it kind of a heat sink for the coil. On the fans high speed, this coil isn’t used. If you bought some circuit board material, you may be able to remake this component. 2. The K44 is silicone, and great for electronics…on the outside, to protect from moisture. Silicone is a type of dielectric, which means it’s an insulator and inhibits electrical flow. I had a friend who used a lot if dielectric on his battery terminals to protect from corrosion, but couldn’t figure out why his car wouldn’t start. We cleaned his terminals, and his car started fine. Then we put the dielectric grease on the outside of the connections for protection. I think the best thing you could do would be use an electrical cleaning spray inside the plugs to thoroughly clean the connector, then apply the silicone on the outside of the plug to create a moisture barrier. I know the products I use here in Canada, but I don’t know what product names are specifically available to you.

[@marcushayesford]

Thanks for the advice mate! 👍

[@DubSe7en]

You're probably gonna need that carb spacer, it isolates the carb from heat and vibration, and also gives a little more plenum volume to aid the mixture

[@marcushayesford]

Thanks for the advice mate! 👍 I'll refit it, and then just space the throttle bracket too if i need to.

[@RobertKelleners]

Yep your right. And it will prevent the petrol from boiling in the carb.

[@glenr901]

Hi Marcus the gizmo you need to know about is the brake light test switch. Which fits into the central switch panel. there are few MK2 escort brake system test switches listed on the bay. Hope it helps.

[@robertwilson5660]

Get rid of that resistor that's a fire in the making . you can get brand new ones . Keep up the good work loving the progress .

[@mikeymike3240]

That heater contraption is called a rheostat, it regulates the power to the fan to make it faster and slower, another awesome video man, the wee car is really starting to look 👀 pucker 😊

[@miked6505]

that spacer is a insulation block to stop heat sink into the carb

[@johnpells5992]

Great video , wow it’s come along way you’re doing a great job can’t wait to see it finished , I would not worry about minor damage in the interior it’s just age marks is what it is looks great 👍👍

[@busydoingstuff2155]

Doing the heater box restoration myself at the moment. You can get a new rheostat but are very expensive. New heater core as well. Check the flaps with foam as they go rusty and the foam comes off and them you get rust and foam blowing through the vents into the occupants eyes.

[@Brunocat962]

I’m just on mines atm too. Have you had any luck with a resistor?

[@ralphmillais5237]

I wouldn't throw away that carb spacer, they are usually needed as a heat isolator for the carb to prevent vaporisation. You might get away with it, but you may find that you need it so hang onto it!

[@marcushayesford]

Thanks for the advice mate! 👍 I'll refit it, and then just space the throttle bracket too if i need to.

[@bean1080]

Really enjoying this project! Keep up the great work Marcus!

[@Eazy818]

Spray the fan black

[@michaelmason5459]

When their in show room condition they remind me of kids toys in boxes, never enjoyed played with just looked at quite sad. When used with paint marked, slight dents, chips, is were they get their soul and life from like most of us being perfect in our own way by NOT being perfect. Looks absolutly brilliant.

[@datscort350]

The brown staining on the heater box could be from a leaking matrix - nothing worse than getting it all together then leaking water over the carpet mate. A radiator repair specialist will be able to test and repair if needed.👍

[@jonnybamber1772]

What an awesome job you are doing!!! She is almost there mate!!! A true survivor car!!! She don’t need to be a show car just a driver!!!! Can’t wait to see her running!!! Top job as always bruv!! Big love to yourself and Kat. 👍🏻x

[@marcushayesford]

Thanks Mr Bamber! 👍

[@Tassiephotographer]

Those gear shifters are horrid things to fit. I used to pull them straight out of the box when quick shifting 🤣

[@pauldixon3384]

Looking good m8 it’s a pleasure watching your videos on your vehicles keep up the good work

[@boostn323]

Id say its auto carpet, the tunnel is bigger and the gear shifter on a auto is the same position as a 5 speed conversion

[@tonytom331]

Oh yes Marcus starting to come on looking really good looking forward to the next video.

[@marcushayesford]

Defo starting to get somewhere with it now. Thanks for watching mate! 👍

[@craigjenkins8043]

Your doing really well lad I can't wait to see this on the road

[@maxeluy]

Anything that is not perfect now, could become perfect in the future, so no worries. It's getting there, little by little.

[@marcushayesford]

Exactly mate! 👍 Just need to focus on getting it on the road and then perfect things later one. The brief for this build was always a tidy daily, rather than a concourse show car anyway.

[@rossmclaren71]

Nice one ! Can’t wait to hear it fire up !

[@performanceclassics1986]

The fan resistor is just a very basic wire coil resistor inside a porcelain or bakealite tube. The resistor obviously limits the current, but as it does so, it gets very hot. The outer tube is therefore in place to help contain that heat build up and limit the risk of fire.

[@502days]

Getting there Marcus and she's looking much better keep going mate thanks for sharing 👍

[@marcushayesford]

Thanks for watching mate! 👍

[@502days]

No problem good luck

[@user-zo3gj2ys7p]

Loving it sir ! Absolutely smashing it as usual . Shes going to be a stunner when shes finished ✅️ BOOTHY

[@marcushayesford]

Thanks mate!! 👍 Awesome idea with the Mazda MX5 lump for your 100E by the way. Sooooo many off the shelf go faster bits available for them! 👍

[@more.power.]

Great progress forward Marcus. Cheers

[@ivorburgin5296]

Top job star keep going

[@robs_rc_cars]

Looking good Marcus. Coming along nicely 👌.. keep going and it'll be well worth it in the end 😊

[@hoggmotorsport]

Great progress mate 👌 the loom sits behind the dash, on the dash itself, held it place with metal tabs spot welded on. The light that's on with the ignition may be the low brake fluid warning light, there should be a switch for it to plug into, but only the later Mk2s had these. As another comment about the circlip on the gearlever. Yes the ballast resistor wire is pink, from memory it is made up of strands but not of copper wire like the rest of the loom, think it may have had ballast resistor written along it 🤔👍

[@geordiewaldron6442]

I’ve sent you an email re the heater resistor, I have 4 new ones in my garage I want to send you?! Yours is a fire hazzard!!!! Love the vids

[@Brunocat962]

Would you sell one of them? I’ve been looking for one for my car for a while

[@neilgparsons5991]

You need that carb insulator

[@marcushayesford]

Thanks for the advice mate! 👍 I'll refit it, and then just space the throttle bracket too if i need to.

[@jonyb4]

Make sure that heater resistor does stay in that hole, as you said it keeps itself cool by the heater fan

[@daveharding8777]

Looking good mate, same seats I have in mine but without the headrests really nice 👍🏻

[@marcushayesford]

Is yours a Ghia?? 🤔

[@daveharding8777]

@@marcushayesford yes mate 👍🏻

[@stevenbutler2030]

🤦‍♂️keep going forward mate your get there 👍

[@marcushayesford]

Slowly but surely I seem to be moving forward with the project now mate! 👍

[@carynelson8536]

Lookin awesome m8.... Cary Nz

[@marcushayesford]

Thanks mate! 👍

[@mpe6678]

Hey Marcus. Another banger of a video my friend. I simply love the progress you are making. She is going to look sweeet.👌👌 Top man From S.A. ps (could be mistaken but is the trottle bracket not back to front) Take care.👍

[@garrybull4165]

think i may have a dash top you can have but not sure if ive got rhd or lhd. got 3 of them

[@marcushayesford]

That would be awesome if you have a RHD brown one mate! 👍

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

That is a very generous gesture mate. Nice one.

[@garrybull4165]

@@marcushayesford forgot to look today so will have a look tomorrow. i know ones been put in grey primer. think the others are black but not sure

[@marcushayesford]

@@garrybull4165 cool mate. No worries if you don’t have one. When’s your new beast ready for my passenger ride??? 🤔

[@englishrifleman6556]

The "Brown Wire" joined to the main Battery Red is commonly known as Altrenator fuse link. Its basicly a fuse

[@marcushayesford]

It seems to branch off into multiple wires, including powering the whole car. 👍

[@englishrifleman6556]

@@marcushayesford Correct, all the unfused supplies normally connect to this.

[@neilgparsons5991]

Put led in the speedo and fuel and temp gauges while you are in amongst the dash

[@marcushayesford]

Great idea mate! 👍

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

The coil will be mounted close to the distributor because the HT lead is fairly short.

[@danielsalero1332]

Great going pal if you need any door handles give me a shout i think i have a full set knocking around somewhere 👍

[@marcushayesford]

Thanks mate! 👍 I have a full set but they'r chrome. I'm planning to get rid of all the chrome (don't tell the anoraks! 😃)

[@martinpeters8194]

Google mk2 escort engine bay....photos...zoom in ..may give you idea on coil & battery wires etc...may be helpful to you..great vids

[@markcook240]

Is that light not for your clock in your centre console ? Your getting there mate 👍🏼

[@alunbrindle694]

Will Heidi get through a rego inspection with low back buckets? I thought high backs were the standard (for safety issues) before the end of the Mk1?

[@marcushayesford]

'Heidi's seats are her original ones, theyr not buckets seats. 'Maude' had the same seats originally too (apart from the fact they were black) I believe the Ghia models had the same seats but with head rests. There won't be any inspections anyway because 'Heidi' is MOT exempt.

[@damoncraig2073]

Your first gearstick still had the circlip fitted..../it's just above the black rubber cone above the threaded plastic nut / that's why you couldn't get it to screw in ,remove it, screw the gear stick in and put the clip back by pushing the rubber down.the clip isn't on the chrome one that's why it's sloppy....

[@marcushayesford]

Thanks for the advice mate! 👍 Id much rather fit the black gearstick.

[@petergibson5099]

Will not run right without carb spacer, cheers

[@marcushayesford]

Thanks for the advice mate! 👍 I'll refit it, and then just space the throttle bracket too if i need to.

[@fredjames9867]

Buy a glue gun . I always use one on iffy electric's

[@marcushayesford]

When I was thinking about gluing it to the outside of the heater box I was thinking a glue gun would be perfect. 👍