MAUDE GETS A NEW GEARBOX

IN THIS VIDEO I FINALLY GET ROUND TO REPLACING THE TYPE 9 GEARBOX IN 'MAUDE' MY 1978 MK2 ESCORT MOREDOOR. IT WAS AN ABSOLUTE MISSION MADE WORSE BY THE WEATHER AND MY LACK OF SKILLS!
MORE NEW PARTS BEING FITTED IN THE NEXT VIDEO AND THEN (HOPEFULLY) ILL BE TAKING THE CAR DRIFTING IN THE VIDEO AFTER THAT!
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[@pattiboychannel311]

Good job Marcus, I learnt a few things there. Never easy working on your drive either especially in the wet.

[@marcushayesford]

Thanks pattiboy! Glad you got something out of the video! Im no expert but Im happy to pass on my limited knowledge. :)

[@austinswallow]

I use cardboard to lay down on when working under a car, a proper rubber mat is better, but like to make use of packing materials, makes it more comfortable being separated from cold concrete, been & done it, got the t-shirt, now I like my comfort! Enjoying your vids, always nice to watch someone else work! Thanks for sharing your work!

[@daveboyo920]

In the cold and wet that's what I call dedication Marcus, top informative 'vid buddy, keep up the good work...... :-)

[@marcushayesford]

Thanks Dave! More parts being fitted in the rain coming to the channel very soon! haha! :)

[@j4cko180]

Brilliant video love classic fords keep em coming pal

[@marcushayesford]

Thanks! More videos coming very soon! :)

[@Mk2Dave]

Some serious commitment there mate! Top work!

[@marcushayesford]

Thanks Dave! Cant let the unreliable British weather hold us back! :)

[@simonlloyd7557]

Freezing cold, tired, kneeling on stones, grit in your eyes, numb fingers, wrong tool, short memory, short temper, hungry, icy wind making you desperate for a piss, sun reflecting in your eyes, crawling around on your back, knees aching, shoulder burning, pulled muscles, skinned knuckles, bad breath, banging your head, clueless, pissed off...the joys of the driveway mechanic and/or having no lift/no tools/no idea but big dreams and small pockets. We've all been there, and will be there again. And again.

[@theoriginalwallace]

Looking good, Marcus! Pain in the arsed working in the wet though... Cheers. Leigh.

[@marcushayesford]

Thanks Leigh! Its not ideal working in this weather but sometimes its just gotta be done! :)

[@garygrainger978]

Another really good video Marcus, lots of helpful information you have shared, The weather didn't even stop Maude's progress, looking forward to more videos, Cheers.

[@marcushayesford]

Thanks Gary! Cant let the bad weather hold me back. I need to focus on the mk1 when the weather improves. :)

[@garygrainger978]

Mk1 videos, Excellent!

[@southafricaawakening6666]

You have put the gearbox mount/cradle on backwards (rotated 180°) that's why you had to drill more holes.

[@marcushayesford]

South Africa Awakening it wouldn’t line up either way but there was more room for me to drill holes with it mounted back to front. The GS Escorts lowering blocks/relocating brackets aren’t the best way to mount a type 9. Much better to cut the original gbox mounts off and re-weld them in the right place on the tunnel and then use the normal RS2000 lowering blocks. However, the setup still works and that’s the main thing. :)

[@joshuamikkelsen5239]

Good video mate A+

[@marcushayesford]

Thanks! :)

[@neilpayne5530]

Hi mate another great video, this is what I need to do to Harrison but haven't got the balls yet. Lots of work ahead of me on the Mk2 Mexico....

[@marcushayesford]

Thanks! Escort ownership is non stop blood, sweat and tears but we all love it! :)

[@michaelmatthews8171]

Great video as usal Marcus, made a list of a few things I need to get too. Ordered my insert things to make my gearbox bellhousing quick relase too.. Escorts hey!!!!!!

[@marcushayesford]

Thanks Michael! I know what u mean. Escort ownership is a never ending expense for me but I love it!! :D

[@darwonboyful]

Man its so cool that you can just hop in the car and go visit Burton Power. Although i cant complain too much as their freight to Australia is pretty quick.

[@marcushayesford]

Burton do send stuff out really quickly! 👍

[@roestalker1117]

Marcus I have to give u credit were it's due as for mot mowing what your doing. But there is an easier way & that's to remove all the gear box linkage & running gear after the cars jacked up. Jack the front of the engine & drope the gear box of. Less to take of & can be of & on in less than a full day on your own. But you got there in the end. Keep it up it's all part of learning 😁👍

[@marcushayesford]

Thanks for the advice Roe. I have tried many different ways in the past and it just seems easier to drop the engine right out of the car. With the zetec setup I have now there defo isnt enough room to tilt the engine back far enough to get the gbox off because the water rail is too close to the bulkhead. I have done it with crossflows/pintos in the past by lowering the crossmember just slightly and i got the gbox off quite easily but getting it back on was a pain. Anyway now that i have the quick release inserts I should be able to do it with the engine in situ. :)

[@marty3469]

I don't know how you could work on the soaked ground in cold weather, that's determination mate .. I'd be inside waiting till everything dries out ! Great job tho, and cheers from Australia 👍 👍

[@marcushayesford]

Thanks Marty! If I keep waiting for the weather i'll never get anything done! Even in the summer over here in England it'll sometimes be dry all week whilst Im at work and then rain at the weekend! :D

[@sdone7672]

" lack of skills " I would hardly say that Marcus!! hats off to you mate, poor conditions and still got the job done. Fuck working on the wet concrete though.

[@marcushayesford]

Had to be done SD one! :)

[@sdone7672]

Marcus get yourself a car creeper, just looked on Ebay and you can get one for 25 quid, it will save you pain later on.

[@marcushayesford]

@@sdone7672thanks for the advice. Iv had a couple of cheap creepers in the past. I find that the wheels are shit and eventually wont roll so i end up getting pissed off that Im basically stuck under the car. Then eventually the wheels fall off! I still have the creepers but with no wheels and i do sometimes lay them under the car so that im not laying on the concrete. I think i need to invest in a decent creeper that will last but that money would have to come out of my parts fund! haha! :D

[@01FozzyS]

Nice job on Maude!

[@marcushayesford]

Thanks 01FozzyS! :)

[@carolhunt304]

You should invest in a gazebo for when it rains that’s if they have them in England

[@garygreenwood2042]

Enjoyed the video m8' im just about to tackle the same job.

[@marcushayesford]

Thanks Gary! Good luck with the job! :)

[@fredinhisshed5235]

15 seconds into videos 😂 💪🏻

[@marcushayesford]

Yes Fred!!! Im your first subscriber!! :D

[@fordmartin1991]

does that revcounter work with nodis that you run? want to have a revcounter in my fiesta

[@marcushayesford]

It does work but its VERY inaccurate! Its the same aftermarket rev counter i used when I had a crossflow (single coil) Im not sure if i need a different one thats more suited to a wasted spark system OR if i need the diode kit that Motorsport Electronics sell OR if the rev counter is just shit and i need a better one. It was the cheapest one I could find on ebay at the time.

[@richardhatcher7206]

Bro need to get sheet of plywood to lay on ground that's what I use then you don't get chill in back

[@TommyLovesBoost]

Drift day you say??? When looking to go dude ?

[@marcushayesford]

I went to an event called 'The Rise' in Aldershot. Video coming soon! . . . At £5 per person its the cheapest legal drifting u'll ever do! Kidney bean shaped track. Check it out on fb. Would be great to see u down there in one of ur ever growing fleet of soarers! :D

[@ih8hertz1]

You should buy a cheap gazebo