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I just bought a 1985 Ford Escort diesel from an impound auction. Looks to be in good condition, can't tell if it runs yet ( no battery), but it was impounded for being abandoned in the roadway, so it ought to be in reasonable condition.
Does anyone know anything about these engines? I understand its a Mazda engine, but that's about all I know. It's got a 5-speed, front-drive, four-door wagon. It's ugly as piss, but if I can get it running, it should be pretty efficient.
Henry
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The Fleet:
*1996 F-250: 7.3l Turbodiesel, Auto, 4x4, Extended Cab; air bag springs, Tymar air intake, Goodyear SilentArmor Pro 285/75/R16s, otherwise stock.
*1999 Escort LX, auto, AC, stock.
*1985 Escort diesel, 5-speed, stock.
first thing---make sure the timing belt aint broke--cause if it is, scrap it out--i have a new head--which aint cheap, bit it will break the tops of the pistons sometimes when the belt breaks--------ive owned three diff vehicles with that engine---
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94 f250 idi turbo sc e4od alum fac rims 149,289 --dana 60 frt with posi--10.25 rear w/posi--shouldnt get stuck!! ats turbo 3" parts on--what a diff from stock turbo!!!!!--- also 96 F250 with 305,000 is fixed!!-- 7.3 rattler-also 85 6.9-needs new engine!! tired!!
It is an engine that if left to its own devices will "interfere" with itself. Most common examples of this it pistons hitting valves.
I.E. A interference engine that breaks a timing belt. The top half of the engine is no longer in sync with the bottom half. With the top half of the engine no longer turning the valves that are open are in the way of the approaching piston. The result is lots of bad noises, broken/bent valves, damaged heads, and damaged pistons. This results in a total replacement of the engine.
On a non inerference engine the top half stops turning and the engine dies on the side of the road due to the wrong piston having fuel and air in it. This results in a replacement of the timing belt and your on your way.
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1996 F-250 extended cab long box five speed. Home made Tymar, 203 Stat, 60 gal in bed fuel cell, 315/75's, no muffler, ebpv welded open 3" to 3" DP, Babies. 290K, still chugging, and still smoking when cold.
UPDATED 8/1/08 Replace so far. 1 LUK flywheel+clutch, 2 thermostats, 2 set of brakes, 1 set of calipers, 5 CPS, 3 sets of tires, 2 Transfer pumps, 1 Injector modual, 1 Computer, 2 Alt, 2 sets of batteries, 1 Water pump, 6 Belts, 1 PS hose, 2 Sets ball joints, 2 set u-joints, 2 carrier bearing, 2 Speed sensors, 1 oil pres sender, 1 temp sender, 4 sets of e-break cables, 1 front fuel tank, 2 rear fuel tanks, 2 set of glow plugs, 6 Glow plug relays, Oil galley o-rings, Turbo pedistal o-rings, EBPV o-rings, 3 sets of Injector O-rings, 1 Vac-pump, 1 new carpet.Total $$$ in repairs v/s miles driven = 3.0 cents per mile. Add fuel to that it jumps to 14.8 cents per mile over the life of the truck.
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94 f250 idi turbo sc e4od alum fac rims 149,289 --dana 60 frt with posi--10.25 rear w/posi--shouldnt get stuck!! ats turbo 3" parts on--what a diff from stock turbo!!!!!--- also 96 F250 with 305,000 is fixed!!-- 7.3 rattler-also 85 6.9-needs new engine!! tired!!
I just bought a 1985 Ford Escort diesel from an impound auction. Looks to be in good condition, can't tell if it runs yet ( no battery), but it was impounded for being abandoned in the roadway, so it ought to be in reasonable condition.
Does anyone know anything about these engines? I understand its a Mazda engine, but that's about all I know. It's got a 5-speed, front-drive, four-door wagon. It's ugly as piss, but if I can get it running, it should be pretty efficient.
Henry
I had one. It was an '84 if I remember correctly. It had a Mitsubishi diesel in it and I got 50 mpg driving back and forth to work with it. It had plenty of power in that Escort though. I'd like to have one like it now!
It was really shoehorned into the car and was a bear to work on. It took me a couple of days to change the water pump and the manual said that you had to remove the engine from the car to replace the starter!
Nope. It does look a little ragged, though, and I'll be replacing it. Jerry/MT is right, though. She's an awkward one to work on. Why couldn't they use a damn chain?
Jerry/MT: If you want to make a few bucks and want to part with those manuals...
Henry
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The Fleet:
*1996 F-250: 7.3l Turbodiesel, Auto, 4x4, Extended Cab; air bag springs, Tymar air intake, Goodyear SilentArmor Pro 285/75/R16s, otherwise stock.
*1999 Escort LX, auto, AC, stock.
*1985 Escort diesel, 5-speed, stock.
Well, you might have just found a 'jewel' . Good luck getting it going again. Oh, your location says Alaska... better make sure it's block heater works and/or glow plug system (if it has one that is). I've love a diesel that gets 50mpg.
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1999 E-350 Cub Wagon, 7.3L Power Stroke, E4OD, 3.55
1990 E-350 Club Wagon, 7.3L IDI, E4OD, 3.54LS
1983 F-150 2x4, 4.9L, C-6 w/GV-OD, 3.55 Farm pickup
1981 C-8000, 3208 CAT, RT-6510, Rockwell SSHD Tandems (Swap)
1977 K100C, NTC-350, RT-1110, Tandem
1977 Transtar II, NTC-290, RT-9509 Single
1977 Transtar II, Formula 290, RT0-9513, Tandem
1974 C-750, 391CID, Clark 5 speed, Eaton 2 speed
Nope. It does look a little ragged, though, and I'll be replacing it. Jerry/MT is right, though. She's an awkward one to work on. Why couldn't they use a damn chain?
Jerry/MT: If you want to make a few bucks and want to part with those manuals...
Henry
I moved recently and I haven't unpacked that box yet, but if I can find I'll post back. Yeah, I'll sell 'em. I have no need of them.
Lots of cars went interference tho. I recall when the engines went interference they jumped a few hp.
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1984 E350 Quadravan, 6.9 IDI, 4x4, E4OD, ext. van : recent acquisition 1984 mitsubishi mighty max 4x4; a work in progress to run on homebrew if all goes well
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