FITTING MY PINTO ENGINE & TYPE 9 GEARBOX TO MY MK2 ESCORT!

Welcome back all,
If you've been keeping up to date with the Mk2 Escort project, you'll know that one of my last videos in 2023 was me finishing off painting the underside of my Mk2 Escort. Now that job is ticked off the list, it has allowed me to get my Pinto engine and Type 9 gearbox fitted to the classic ford!
In this video I also replace the rear main oil seal and spigot bearing. I also fit a RS clutch fork and new release bearing. Once the engine and gearbox are in the escort I then go on to modify and weld my gearbox mount to fit my application.
I feel the escort progress is now moving along at a steady pace and I hope to be fitting the suspension soon, along with the brake servo and running all the copper brake lines.
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[@2toneleo]

Don’t you apologise mate for your welding skills or anything else come to that matter.. you are doing great work and living life and when it’s done you get to drive it out your garage in the summer knowing you did this .. people will always find fault but ignore them.. keep up the great work and hard work you show us .. looking forward to more content and definitely seeing your car and van finished on the road 👍👍 well done 👍👍

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you for the comment mate, really does keep me motivated! 👍🏻

[@cliveroulstone9366]

Maybe you should of buttered the bread lol ,Great video

[@Mk2Mitch]

🤣🤣🤣 Cheers mate

[@leer798]

Looking good mate For future reference don’t put grease on the release bearing Mitch ! It’s carbon and therefore kind of self lubricating. You don’t ever want any oils or greases spinning around in the bell housing as it can contaminate the clutch

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you for the heads up mate, I won’t put any on next time 👍🏻

[@charliepayy]

cant wait for the startup!

[@Mk2Mitch]

Likewise mate 😁

[@BrokenVivas]

Nice work as always, great to see your progress. Now a little constructive criticism on your welds. You need to turn the heat up when welding thicker steel. it appears you've used the same heat setting as the floor-pan with the wire speed turned up. Therefore the weld hasn't penetrated to a level i would like. But hopefully it'll hold for you. As you say you never know anything before you try it. I like you're not afraid to learn on the job. Nice work.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you for the advice, I really do appreciate it and your right I haven’t changed the wire speed from welding the floors 👍🏻

[@THEPOLOSHED]

Mate just stubbled across your channel and this was the first video I’ve watched 👌🏼 love it mate! Love how honest it is and the fact your just working out of a standard garage with normal tools and making this progress I’m on the absolute edge of starting my own channel and just documenting what I get up to on my car and this has filled me with confidence 👌🏼 I’m also a very novice welder and well a novice at all things automotive really but I love learning and just giving stuff a go 👌🏼 (I’m actually a gardener) 😂

[@Mk2Mitch]

Cheers mate, glad you found my channel and are enjoying it! I’ve recently followed you on Instagram and thought the work you done on your coilovers was great 👍🏻 Get some videos filmed and uploaded, you’ll love it!

[@mandygwallt5665]

bread with solid shaft works

[@neill4133]

Well done Mitch, we all learn along the way, I'm 47 and still lean stuff when working on my escort. You have a methodical mind and are doing it all right. Would run the brake lines before you bolt too much on the engine so you have more room. Great video 👏

[@Mk2Mitch]

Cheers mate appreciate the comment, Beale lines will be ran soon! 👍🏻

[@meatthepete1506]

Awesome work mate.. I stumbled across your channel from watching Marcus’s channel both great channels Listen to no one when it’s comes to their opinions on the standard of your work.. if your happy with it let the snowflakes melt

[@Mk2Mitch]

Haha cheers mate, appreciate the comment and you watching! 👍🏻

[@RetroCarsReborn]

Looks great dude hopefully start my escort project this year 👍 win win with the clutch fork

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you mate, best of luck with your project 👍🏻

[@RobsSierraCosworth]

Well done Mitch, I use grease to get out the spigot bearing, with one as solid as that one a puller or a hammer and chisel.

[@Mk2Mitch]

I’ve heard grease works from a few people now! Maybe I’ll try that next time 👍🏻

[@user-dc6zy4ws4l]

Well done fella great progress wiring and brake lines whilst you have really good access m8.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Cheers mate, yes I agree! 👍🏻

[@clintcooper9195]

hi, in New Zealand we didn't get the pinto, but we did get the capri and mk 3, 4/5 cortina which had the 2.0 ohc engine, with a cam and extractors twin side draughts they go so well in the light little mk 2 escort, looking forward to the first start and drive! cheers

[@Mk2Mitch]

That’s very interesting, yes I’ve got a cam in mine and twin 45’s to go on the side 😎

[@dereksayer500]

Looking great Mitch. Don’t worry about the negative comments as long as you’re happy that’s all that matters, and we’ve only got to look at your face to see your happy. Derek from Reading. 👍

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you for the comment mate! 👍🏻

[@nigelwilson8331]

Hi buddy ive had lots of m,1 and mk2s.when i have gear boxes out i allways leave the two top bellhousing bolts out.they are a right arse to get in and out.and the box isnt going to fall out with the rest in place anyway.and as for box cross mount.the weldings ok.at least you had a go.great job..😊.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you for the advice but I fitted a auto (bigger tunnel) so it should be much easier to remove those top gearbox bolts 👍🏻

[@rakeshtak]

Looking good! Good to see you giving new things a go, learn from experience!

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you mate, that’s exactly it 👍🏻

[@northb271]

Good video Mitch i really struggle with my confidence because i had no knowledge before and just got into college as im rally passionate about cars so college is kinda hard for me to learn but you inspire me im 22 and id love to be where tou are with your knowledge lobe tour videos mate im proud of you

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you mate, keep going with your college course, you will learn a lot! I’m not 24 and done a apprenticeship when I was 16. I’m still learning lots, 8 years on 👍🏻

[@leeflanagan9090]

Absolutely spot on mate looking good, its been a pleasure to watch can't wait to see her on the roads and running great job

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you mate, hopefully it won’t be long 😎

[@stu2427]

Just stumbled on your videos very interesting be watching from now on. Good work 👍

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you for watching, I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

[@stu2427]

@@Mk2Mitch takes me back when you could pick up mk1s or mk2s for like 200 pound then drop a 2 litre in it and just thrash them...

[@garysudds9767]

Well done Mitch keep up the good work 👌🏻

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you mate! 👍🏻

[@mrkiplingreallywasanexceed8311]

You're just such a joy to watch - simples 😀

[@Mk2Mitch]

I’m glad you enjoy the videos mate 😎

[@Christophergriffiths1972]

Very nice! 👌

[@jesusjcrrotary9271]

Nice work! I love that Dr. Pepper Sign BTW!

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you! We purchased that at a auction recently 😎

[@billeley5153]

It's looking great 👍

[@carlhobson1578]

Great progress mate 👍👌👌💪

[@matthewgodfrey5292]

What a video mate 👏. That custom mount was excellent. Fantastic progress. Get those brakes done next buddy. Looking forward to the next video.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you mate, really appreciate the kind comment 👍🏻

[@kevinvincent9908]

Nice one mate 👍

[@Geckatron]

Nice video and looks good dude, well done 😁👍

[@benjohnson7170]

Mate I'm getting excited and you're giving me inspiration here in Oz,where it's to fing hot to go in the shed.. Looking top notch champ.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Cheers mate! Yes I bet it’s very hot out there at the moment 😅

[@brookieant]

On your welding Mitch keep practicing you will get a lot better m8 get it as a rolling shell struts hubs & brakes Cracking video But who will get there Beige mk2 on the road first Mitch or Marcus 👍🏻👍🏼❓️

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you mate, I appreciate it! I’m not sure 👀

[@TheDaf95xf]

Cool 😎 video buddy 👍🏻

[@GPH2474]

Great vid. Lovin this build, proper job.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Cheers mate!

[@jimpatterson7954]

When you said you didn't have a clutch alignment tool, I thought you might be about to pull out a carrot to continue the food theme.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Hahaha 🤣

[@darrenrevill8664]

Great to engine in. Good motivation after months of gtinging

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you mate!

[@shadowzion1384]

Well done Mitch can't wait for the start up and first drive

[@Mk2Mitch]

Cheers mate, I honestly can’t wait!

[@tvdel]

Quality 👍

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you!

[@cross13000]

Looks lovey, great work, well done.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you! 👍🏻

[@malcolmsmith4833]

Great video Love the mk2 Least you do you're own welding good on you

[@thehightonesmduk]

Nice work Mitch…. Can’t wait to see the next video

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you! 😎

[@peterlee44]

Great informative vid Mitch its slowly taking shape

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you! We are getting there 👍🏻

[@rjauto7215]

its looking the nuts mitch very well done my son .it will be on the road befor ya know it

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you pal 😎

[@leonardgore7948]

Nice job your a pleasure to watch!

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you! 👍🏻

[@melonheadgreg]

That’s a big step completed. Well done and keep it up. 👍👍

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you! 👍🏻

[@leewilliamson9294]

look forward to your posts mitch , doing a great job

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you mate! It’s getting there 😎

[@andyt2704]

Great work your videos are great 👌👌👌

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you! 😎

[@chrishart2838]

looking good mitch keep up the good work 👍

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you mate! 👍🏻

[@millie1107]

Great leap forward there Mitch, looking forward to the next video 👍

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you! 👍🏻

[@DavidRelphWorkLife]

well done mate, one thing is for sure that gear box mount is wekk made thats not going to fail, keep them comming 😀😀

[@richardpearson4248]

Great video mitch nice job looking forward to next video 🇬🇧 👍

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you mate! 😎

[@rossmclaren71]

Nice one mate ! Well done looking good

[@Mk2Mitch]

Cheers pal 👍🏻

[@barrywood5357]

Nice one mitch another milestone on the road to fun and games crack on

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you! 👍🏻

[@charliejackman2953]

Well done Mitch! Great work - you must be chuffed to bits 👍👍

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you! Yes I’m very happy with the progress 😎

[@Absolutenutter68]

Nice job mate 😁😁

[@Mk2Mitch]

Cheers pal! 😎

[@MrRedfreds]

Get the engine running first 💪 Looking good 👍

[@nigelhills5473]

Well done mate. Hats off to ya. You should be chuffed. All looks good. 👍 ⭐️👍

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you mate! 👍🏻

[@joncooke479]

Hey Mitch I used to do these conversions back in the nineties bud, get your brakes conneceted to the master cylinder no servo required you just have to push a little harder, a set of twin fourtees will give you plenty of power if you don't want to go and see the harrisses. A lumenition ignition will deal with the spark come on sort it out!

[@user-yx2vy1sf1l]

Hi mich well done for getting your pinto in your escort really excellent video one of my favourite engines I did my first cambelt on one in my dad's mk 3 cortina years ago keep up the good work mich looking forward to your next video 😊

[@Mk2Mitch]

That sounds brilliant, thank you mate 👍🏻

[@andybrace4983]

Lovely old job 👏👏👏

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you 👍🏻

[@bigsquatchsasfoot1964]

Nice job Mitch looks fab 👌 I remember putting a box in underneath the car trying to line up those bloody clutches with the box on knees 🤣 things we used to do but we got it done in the end lol. Don’t listen to the idiots mate if your happy with your own welds then that’s all that matters it certainly looked good and welded to me ..nice job dude cars looking real nice 👍

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you mate, appreciate the comment 👍🏻

[@FromMetayou]

Spigot bearing removal tip fill with grease and then tap in a wooden dowel it forces the grease behind the spigot bearing and forces it out

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you, I will try this method next time 👍🏻

[@davecoleman7431]

Mitch great vid mate Going down the bored out 2.0 litre pinto lump is well old school mate It wil pull strong and long as u keep oil clean it will give u no hassles What cam u used mate? Hope it’s a lumpy one Can’t wait to see u doing burn outs mate like we used to back in the day Top work fella

[@Mk2Mitch]

Hi mate, I’ve used a Kent cam which is a fast road based cam! Looking forward to the burnouts myself 😎

[@micktuck5377]

Great job well done. Welds looked fine, you could clean them up with your grinder with a 1mm cutting disc to get in the tight bits. Keep up the great videos coming mate

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you mate! I agree they could do with tidying up & I still might do that as it needs another lick of paint anyway 👍🏻

[@hoggmotorsport]

Massive step forward mate 👌 As another comment turn the heat up on the mig for thicker steel, but it's all a learning curve 👍

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you for the advice mate! 👍🏻

[@user-or6pk6fy5y]

Bostin Mitch car I passed my test in in 1979 😊👍🦊

[@andrewharrison4558]

Bread or grease would of worked if you had a good fitting drift to use i stead of a socket with a hole threw the middle as this lets the bread or grease escape

[@Mk2Mitch]

I found even when I had the hole blocked with a extension the bread still found a small gap to come out of! 🤣🤦🏻‍♂️

[@richarddinning6901]

Nice one mitch always something different with you this car is going to be done correctly the amount of cash and time your putting into the escort.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you mate, I’m building my dream car so it’ll have all the goodies it likes 😎

[@TheOriginalDaveJ]

Ratchet handle or a tube socket does the same job as a clutch alignment tool buddy.

[@EmDeeCee6147]

Nice one kid! Axle and prop next👍🏻

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you! It’s all to come 👍🏻

[@karlgt9989]

Same bearing on a mini radius arm, same method to remove, create a split and break it up

[@marsh1707]

Don’t lube up the release bearing shaft!! Clutch dust will stick to it, and then clog up and make the pedal heavy.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you for the advice, I won’t next time 👍🏻

[@user-wb2xb5vm4s]

Hi Mitch. Dean here from south Africa. Love the channel. Would you have a set of mk2 tail lenses?

[@russelblackwell6041]

Maybe gluten free bread would of worked jokes aside great work pride in your job underneath looks awesome

[@Mk2Mitch]

🤣🤣🤣 Cheers mate

[@lynjames4306]

Turn up the welder it will Give you a Better weld 😊

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you! 👍🏻

[@kurtisbrown8451]

Only just stumbled apon your channel now, glad your still making videos on the project. iv got a 1978 ford transit mk2(1.5) and restoring it, the thing is in a million bits and I'm slowly chipping away at it, just watching your cam video now and wondering if you could link the cam kit, not too sure if it would be abit too aggressive for the van but its so difficult trying to find pinto parts in New Zealand. Any suggestions or tips for this build would be amazing. Cheers

[@Mk2Mitch]

Hi mate, that sounds like a great project and I think the cam would suit the engine perfectly 😎 Here’s the link: www.burtonpower.com/kent-cams-fast-road-camshaft-kit-ford-sohc-pinto-injection-kcfr34k.html??WbRf=ProdListAd&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIv9zphfTShAMVZZNQBh1ncQnJEAQYASABEgL65PD_BwE

[@jermstaallen4913]

Love the video, thanks, do you have a link for the box of bolts you brought, I’d like to do the same

[@Mk2Mitch]

Hi, I don’t have a link as I bought them all from eBay. If you search mk2 escort bolts you’ll find them 👍🏻

[@timpeat286]

Nice work mate , engine and box looks spot on , get the boring job out of the way the wiring in on the engine bay before you start bolting stuff to the engine , more room to rate the wires neatly , 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you mate! Yes I think that’s what I’ll do next 👍🏻

[@nushooz6731]

Don't forget to put a quick shift on it they ain't very expensive ,keep up the good work.

[@Mk2Mitch]

I have already got one that I test fitted a few months back, thank you for the suggestion 😎

[@Allford.adventures]

I think someone was yanking your crank with the bread 😆😆😆 but great video :)

[@Mk2Mitch]

I recon so too! 🤣

[@countmurcielago9802]

Building a mk2 with a pinto swap you got the big bit done just get the prop fitted , and spacing for the rad Also check where you route the clutch cable that it doesn’t fowl the exhaust and burn also Speedo. Cable and reversing light switch wire

[@Mk2Mitch]

Prop will be on soon and the rad cut out has already been made by myself! Thank you for the advice I will be careful when routing my Speedo cable 👍🏻

[@user-vk2pq6uy5w]

Well done mate all looking great keep the excellent work up what bhp are you hoping for out of that pinto 👍

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you mate! I’d be happy with 140/159bhp but we will see 😎

[@ashrafkhalifa4472]

Well done Mitch ,Are you fitting engine to bell housing dirt plate ?

[@Mk2Mitch]

Sorry to sound stupid but what’s a dirt plate?

[@darrenfrench5544]

If you had the auto tunnel mounts fitted the gearbox mount wouldn't need to be so wide.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Yeah I agree mate, something I should’ve done!

[@slimshady6718]

Never heard of using wet bread , dry bread and a solid snug fitting drift works not a socket as it’s got a hole in the middle so no hydraulic pressure will be built up also the clutch arm is steel not Ali lol 😂

[@Mk2Mitch]

I’ll try dry bread next time! I did put a extension in the socket so the bread didn’t come out the end but the bread still found a way of coming out 🤣 Oh my bad thought it was ali!

[@user-yg2vw8cc8c]

Never lube up thrust bearing it will attract clutch dust and have reverse affects,you should of put some grease on that oil seal where it means the crank,bread method does work as does grease but u need a piece of bar ghe exact same size as ID OF BEARING works a treat and u don't risk damaging crank like u do the way u did it

[@Mk2Mitch]

I won’t put any grease on the release bearing next time! I did put some oil on the crack seal before fitting 👍🏻 Appreciate the advice!

[@loll1974]

I heard wholemeal works better if not just wack it out lol.

[@Mk2Mitch]

🤣

[@clivebannister7016]

Go for bias setup. Gives you more room

[@Mk2Mitch]

I debated that for a while but not sure I want the pots in the bay 👍🏻

[@huwdavies7503]

Hi Mitch, just wondering if you've checked clutch pedal/foot clearance with the auto tunnel in place? I'm about to cut out mine and weld in the same tunnel. I know it's been done a load of times before, but it looks a BIG tunnel! Thanks Huw

[@Mk2Mitch]

I mate, I have checked the clearance with the pedals and it is all good! Yes it is a big tunnel though 🤣

[@steviek5138]

Yes the welds looked shit….but as long as you got good penetration that’s all that matters…personally I would of cleaned them up and seam sealed before painting but that’s me👍

[@Mk2Mitch]

I will be cleaning the welds up as wasn’t happy with the paint so I’ll stick some sealer on them too! Thank you 👍🏻

[@andyjrichie6709]

Would you not put stuts in and rear axal to get correct length on brake lines, but what do I know, your doing a great job anyway, so plod on, great video

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you for the comment, the rear axle is already in 😎 Saying that I’m yet to remove it so I will be turning the car around once the suspension is all built up 👍🏻

[@andyjrichie6709]

@@Mk2Mitch great stuff escorts 75 looks a solid van, great video, s

[@Mk2Mitch]

@@andyjrichie6709 thank you mate!

[@trevorwoods2580]

Good work Mitch the only thing I'd say is that 2mm plate you used I don't think it was strong enough as for your welding turn the wire speed down a some bit and your amps you a bit

[@statementleaver8095]

I disagree. (Welder) More Voltage and move Wand faster over intended joint. Pigeon shit is due to Stop/Start issue. Either too much distance between Wand and Joint or Earth failure. Symptoms of minimal Spatter and Penetration(Volt) to create large Weld Pool ponding. At the end of the day Welding is a Skill.........Don't get good if You don't try👍

[@trevorwoods2580]

@@statementleaver8095 I've been welding for 30+ years

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you for the advice! 👍🏻

[@user-yg2vw8cc8c]

I like pantos but wat a 2.1 costs to do properly and they are also quite a heavy lump much rather go zetec on itb,s or bike carbs but it's all down to personal preference I guess ,Pintos are a lovely engine but you can get more bang 4 yer buck with a zetec enjoying yer build though dude done so many over the years good to c how others go about theres,pigeon shit!!!!!more like bear shit with diohrea!!!!!! Mate as long as its strong that the main thing 😊

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you for the comment mate, although a Zetec would be faster and lighter than my pinto, I am fitting the pinto because I like the period engine 👍🏻

[@mrlecuk]

you should have used Hovis😜

[@Mk2Mitch]

Why didn’t I think of that!! 🤣

[@markbrisbane8929]

If you need help with the rebuild going forward I will help for free as you know I’ve nearly finished my apprenticeship 👍🐝

[@JohnBrookes6128]

Is your sponsor Dr Pepper 😂

[@Mk2Mitch]

I wish!!!

[@fortified2072]

don't wet the bread

[@tomasdevine7756]

How long do ye think before this car is banned off the roads ? Yesterday they came up with if a car needs rust repairs it's over. Obviously nobody wants this but that won't stop them trying.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Bit confused as to where you’ve sourced your information?

[@tomasdevine7756]

@Mk2Mitch it's the loonies in Brussels they are coming up with rules about repairs on cars above 15 years old. No more rust repairs that's what they have said also they banned chrome too.

[@James-cs2wi]

Damp toilet roll not bread

[@Mk2Mitch]

I’ll try that next time 👍🏻

[@tomasdevine7756]

Not a fan of the grinder being used beside the car or welding, the paint man !

[@Mk2Mitch]

I knew someone would point this out! The Escort is having a FULL paint job, late 2024 so I’m not too fussed about the paintwork at the moment as it’s far from perfect 😆

[@Mk2Mitch]

I knew someone would point this out! The Escort is having a FULL paint job, late 2024 so I’m not too fussed about the paintwork at the moment as it’s far from perfect 😆

[@tomasdevine7756]

@Mk2Mitch glad it was me I don't mince my words glad this is the story I was starting to thing bad things lol Funny all the same I called my pal a butcher for less. Charges dropped.

[@mrwhite292]

Keep off the Dr Pepper, aspartame very bad for you, nice car bud, peace.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Cheers pal, love my Dr Peppers tho 👍🏻

[@mrwhite292]

@@Mk2Mitch i know I used to drink it, research aspartame, not good for you buddy. Take care, peace.

[@ewantodd]

Your clutch arm is steel, not aluminium

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you 👍🏻