EXPERT CLINIC

TROUBLE WITH YOUR FORD? SEND IN YOUR QUERY AND WE'LL SORT IT OUT

Flat Battery Q My MkI Escort seems to struggle to charge its battery, which is located in the boot, so much so that I constantly have to recharge it when not in use. If I drive it even briskly its charge levels drop right into the red until I slow down again. I’m guessing that my alternator simply can’t cope, but is there a better charging alternator available from another Ford rather than getting one from a race specialist? The engine is a good old Pinto, allegedly a 2.1, with a mild cam and twin 40s, running a five-speed box. Richard Payne UK A This is a bit of a nightmare question as there could be a OF THE million things wrong with the car, which are incredibly difficult to diagnose…

You're reading a preview of

Classic Ford (Digital) - 1 Issue, November 2024

DiscountMags is a licensed distributor (not a publisher) of the above content and Publication through Zinio LLC. Accordingly, we have no editorial control over the Publications. Any opinions, advice, statements, services, offers or other information or content expressed or made available by third parties, including those made in Publications offered on our website, are those of the respective author(s) or publisher(s) and not of DiscountMags. DiscountMags does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness, or usefulness of all or any portion of any publication or any services or offers made by third parties, nor will we be liable for any loss or damage caused by your reliance on information contained in any Publication, or your use of services offered, or your acceptance of any offers made through the Service or the Publications. For content removal requests, please contact Zinio.