Large production volumes ensure good availability and low parts cost. John wilcox competition engines engine development, efi soloutions, triumph specialists. Performance mods tips crossflow ozfalcon ford falcon. Ford kent crossflow tuning guide 27 sep, 2011 burton tuning guides this engine was introduced in the ford mk2 cortina and differs from the earlier units by having the carb on the left and the exhaust on the right hence, crossflow. Rebuilding and tuning fords kent crossflow engine abebooks. Apr 20, 2008 page 1 of 2 x flow conversion posted in other. Can be fixed by connecting to the lh side feed for both but prefer to find the problem if possible. Cortina when the engine was redesigned to carry a crossflow head. Complete turbo 250 crossflow engine package suit cortina. Former deputy sheriff eddy craig right to travel traffic stop script washington state law duration. Cylinders one and four are firing, two and three are not. A crossflow head gives better performance than a reverseflow cylinder head though not as good as a uniflow, but the popular explanation put forward for this that the gases dont have to change direction and hence are moved into and out of the cylinder more efficiently is a simplification since there is no continuous flow because of valve opening and closing.
A few are the early ones that have the larger water jacket holes. Just seen a boat for sale with a ford 1800 crossflow engine that was said to be diesel. Complete turbo 250 crossflow engine package suit cortina short version. Can someone tell me what the timing should be at idle, it doesnt say in the haynes manual. Should i get a colourtune and a weber tuning manual and play with the settings to see if im running too lean. Get even more detailed info on rebuilding an engine or buying one. Read free ebook now rebuilding and tuning fords kent crossflow engine.
The names refer to which induction design the engine utilizes. In the us it appeared modified less efficient head design with recessed valves in the mundane ford pinto. We have built this engine from the early pre crossflow to the later design crossflow competing in formula ford, short oval, rallying and racing from 997cc to 2200cc and even electronic fuel injection versions. O, and geoffrey i suppose you understand what a crossflow head is. The 1700 engine does not use standard ford 1600 settings. This engine was introduced in the ford mk2 cortina and differs from the earlier units by having the carb on the left and the exhaust on the right hence, crossflow. I always found the crossflow noise to be very harsh, especially when compared to a modern 16v engine, which i now have fitted. The modern 16valve dohc forms a good basis for tuning. Sweet engine in the van but ive just bought a second standard 1500 from a classic capri recon to build up a little flyer for next season. I have just acquired a crossflow engine i was going to go down the zetec route with my build but i came across a renault crossflow for sale on ebay and i won. Sep 29, 20 former deputy sheriff eddy craig right to travel traffic stop script washington state law duration. I have a 1600 engine which has on it 711m 6015, it also has cast on to it between the engine mounting bolts two x x and two straight cast lines under them. Puma race engines ford crossflow tuning guide cast iron block and head, pushrod valve train, two fairly small valves per cylinder hardly state of the art in these days of multivalve aluminium engines that develop 50% more power and weigh 23.
Subaru aircraft engine by crossflow rawhydes blog a. Mar 20, 20 hey guys i been looking into building my crossflow a bit as im sick of the measly 100kw, drove my mates vy ecotec last night and this thing has so much more power, power that i want. Hi does anyone know of a digital version of a wiring diagram suitable for a 85 crossflow. Rebuilding and tuning fords kent crossflow engine does anyone know where i can find an downloadable version of rebuilding and tuning fords kent crossflow engine i thought i remembered a nice link on here to download it but ive searched but cant find it.
John wilcox competition engines, wilcox engines, ford bd. This engine is easily determined from the ford crossflow by the type of head since the carburettor and the exhaust are both on the right hand side of the engine. A in the block designation is for 1600 long bloke to cope the longer stroke, the, 1100, 0 cc block have a b normally. The popping on overrun could be something simple like mixture seting on one or more of the adjusting screws i assume you have dcoes. Ford precrossflow engine ford developed this engine from the original 997cc unit through 1198cc and 40cc using the same bore but altering the stroke to gain the extra capacity. Originally developed in 1959 for the ford anglia, it is an inline fourcylinder overheadvalve type pushrod engine with a castiron cylinder head and block. Crossflow supersprint how do i get more power lotus. Although an ohv pushrod design, its bowlinpiston creates an inverted hemihead and makes tremendous power for a conventional engine, combined with intake and exhaust on either side. We also have many ebooks and user guide is also related with rebuilding and tuning fords kent crossflow engine pdf, include. Engine is good but requires the rivets on the flywheel plate to be tightened a minor job.
Upgrade your classic part 1 classic car how to guides and. Welcome to protune your race and engine tuning specialists. That being reason enough for me, feeding the engine from the supercharger at the same side as the exhaust is another challenge. This was the rattle that no officionado could identify so engine was removed. We have built many of these and it is our most popular by far giving years of enjoyment with just regular servicing engine oil, filter and tappet adjustment. I have these head gaskets that will suit all kent engines 1200 1600 precrossflow and crossflow. Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds. Stock, customised or rodded chances are youll find someone with similar tastes. This is not a 711m block bores are standard with no scoring so if your restoring one of the above and want to keep things. This engine has been part of the business from the start and is still very popular in all forms of motor sport. Recognition of various stakeholder interests in company.
Its running fine on the weber 40s and it revs cleanly, but it just does not pull with the power i would expect from 100hp. Crossflow was a canadian company that used various subaru engines as the basis for an aircraft engine. Pegasus auto racing is the exclusive us importer for ff1600 kent engine parts manufactured by formula ford international to original ford motor company specifications. An opportunity has come up that will mean i will bring back the car to that of its period and putting the ford kent engine in it, dont worry i will have a cortina with 4age turbo in it one day just wont be this one at this. Rebuilding and tuning fords kent crossflow engine peter. Buy rebuilding and tuning fords kent crossflow engine first edition by wallage, peter, wallage, valerie isbn. Crossflow cylinder heads posted in problems, questions and technical. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This engine was introduced in the ford mk2 cortina and differs from the earlier units by having the carb on the left and the exhaust on the right hence. Welcome to rods n sods, the most active and friendly uk rod and custom website. Theres very little off the shelf upgrade material available in the uk, and for. Your feedback helps us and it helps us to identify. For sale 1700 crossflow xflow engine package inc dellortos, vulcan maxiflow head, manifold, headers, starter the lot as about to be removed from the striker im working on. Or, nicked from another post 1700 supersprint engine specification base unit ford ohv 2265e kent crossflow bore stroke 83.
The ford kent is an internal combustion engine from ford of europe. We carry stock engine parts as well as sccalegal aftermarket parts from scat and raceprepared components from ivey engines. I dont think an 1800 petrol crossflow was made,they stopped at 1600 i think,as far as ordinary. The crossflow has a long and successful racing history. Puma race engines ford crossflow tuning guide tech. Hey guys i been looking into building my crossflow a bit as im sick of the measly 100kw, drove my mates vy ecotec last night and this thing has so much more power, power that i want.
In particular, we specialise in the traditional range of kent engines. Engine runs sweet and puls well and revs freely with not knocks rattles or lumps. We carry stock engine parts as well as sccalegal aftermarket parts from scat and raceprepared. Over a period of several days i have tried the following. They added bits like an engine control unit ecu, a fuel injection systems, inlet manifolds, wiring harnass and a gearbox that would bring the crank speed down to the required propeller speed. Kent xf 1100 0 1600 crossflow specialised engines ltd. I just dont think im getting all the beans out of my super sprint engine. I also suggest you read my general tuning guide, the crossflow specific tuning guide and any of the other articles on exhaust sizing, choke and carb sizing and various other stuff. Heres what you need to know to put together a hybrid precrossflow motor using a precrossflow head and crossflow bottom end.
The second item i wanted to change was the contact breaker system on my ford crossflow 0 engine. Rebuilding and tuning fords kent crossflow engine by wallage, peter. This is in contrast to reverseflow cylinder head designs that have the ports on the same side crossflow heads use overhead valves, but these can be actuated by camshafts that are either in the cylinder block, with actuation by push rods. Ford pre crossflow engine ford developed this engine from the original 997cc unit through 1198cc and 40cc using the same bore but altering the stroke to gain the extra capacity. Crossflow timing ive set my crossflow to 10 deg btdc static, but want to check it with a timing light. Jun 23, 2010 crossflow was a canadian company that used various subaru engines as the basis for an aircraft engine. Valve springs heavy duty, duplex with retainers to suit. This is an aussie motor i got here as a complete engine. If anyone has a wiring diagram to hand and can scan it, please send me a pm.
This is a 1970 691m6015 ba which was used in 1600cc mk1 capris, escorts and cortinas. Apr 05, 2012 the 1800 diesel is a good engine but in many respects poorly marinised imho. Nov 28, 2011 for sale 1700 crossflow xflow engine package inc dellortos, vulcan maxiflow head, manifold, headers, starter the lot as about to be removed from the striker im working on. Its the new precrossflow with 69mm stroke if my memory is good, and the new crossflow design head. This fullyillustrated guide covers general principles and tuning theory, tuning for extra zest, performance exhaust systems, uprating the ignition system, overhauling and fitting a weber dgav 3236 carbureter, and more for getting the most from your engine. They added bits like an engine control unit ecu, a fuel injection systems, inlet manifolds, wiring harnass and a gearbox that would bring the crank speed down to. I know i should not expect too much from a crossflow, but at 525kg, she should have. Lesser versions had the same kent crossflow range of engines found in. Originally developed in 1959 for the ford anglia, it is an inline fourcylinder. In a recent vintage race my 1500 kent precrossflow engine suddenly dropped from firing on four cylinders to two. Can be seen running if your quick covered approx 5000 miles since being fully rebuilt. We have built this engine from the early precrossflow to the later design crossflow competing in formula ford, short oval, rallying and racing from 997cc to.
The engine was picked up and turned into a competitive racing unit by numerous tuning firms including the new start up cosworth. See articles listed in other ford engines covered i. Im looking to build the motor within the 250hp to 300hp bracket. Ff1600 bottom end engine parts pegasus auto racing supplies. How to build a hybrid precrossflow motor classic ford magazine. Crossflow supersprint how do i get more power lotus seven club. As were a national site its also a great opportunity to meet up with other enthusiasts in your area. Rebuilding and tuning fords kent crossflow engine wallage, peter, wallage, valerie, wallage, p. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. A crossflow cylinder head is a cylinder head that features the intake and exhaust ports on opposite sides. Fords earlier modern saloons rivalled the mini for their tuneability and.
Ford crossflow engine for sale in uk view 18 bargains. Jul 04, 20 mate fit a little 214 214 crow to it these cams will wake up a stock engine heaps and respond well to basic mods in a other wise stock engine the more you do the better they work ive gone 14. Book rebuilding and tuning fords kent crossflow engine. For sale 1700 crossflow xflow engine package inc dellorto. Having a few issues with rh side rear lamp and front marker, not the bulb on either. We used to build engines using crossflow crank and rods and block, with flat top pre crossflow pistons then machine the head face off the block until the pistons were flush about 250thou off the face to make a real strong reliable motor that lasted well prior to this. Originally developed in 1959 for the ford anglia, it is an inline fourcylinder overheadvalvetype pushrod engine with a castiron cylinder head and block the kent family can be divided into three basic subfamilies. Crossflow engines have pistons that have a deflector which directs the intake charge towards the combustion chamber and prevents the airfuel charge from going directly accross to the exhaust ports. I wasnt aware that ford used crossflow on diesels, is it likely to be a diesel or ad 1800 petrol engine, any guesses. Aug 07, 2006 puma race engines ford crossflow tuning guide cast iron block and head, pushrod valve train, two fairly small valves per cylinder hardly state of the art in these days of multivalve aluminium engines that develop 50% more power and weigh 23 as much. In the uk, crossflow is also used to refer specifically to ford motor companys kent crossflow fourcylinder ohv engine, and its shortblock valencia. Engine series ford pre crossflow colin chapman archive and. A loopcharged engine, as mentioned earlier has flat or slightly domed pistons.
The kent family can be divided into three basic subfamilies. All i can see on the head is l1 stamped on the top of the rear exhaust port. Hi most important thing is to get the cam timed spot on offset dowels or vernier sprockets make the most of what you use. Here i have for sale is a ford 1600 engine in good condition.
This spec is commonly used for race, hill climb sprint and it makes a fantastic road. I have these head gaskets that will suit all kent engines 1200 1600 pre crossflow and. But hopefully im going to run a lpg turbo gt40 crossflow aod and 3. Ford crossflow escort cortina capri 1100 0 for sale is a set of 5 square main bearing caps with ten main bearing cap bolts for a ford crossflow kent engine cylinder block. Your feedback helps us and it helps us to identify and improve the product range or service we provide. Its the new pre crossflow with 69mm stroke if my memory is good, and the new crossflow design head.
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