samh_31 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Evening, so this is my new toy (2months in my hands already). It's a 1990 factory built Westfield with a stage 3 xflow, maybe it's already known on here? Anyway lots of tinkering to do, carbs are off ready for news gaskets and bigger pump jets. Lots of re wiring to do as it looks like it's bits added through the years. I've got a leaking break master cylinder I think, I've added a picture maybe someone can advise? Not a clue what to replace it with at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander72 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Mighty crossflow :-) looks like a stock master cylinder - not sure of it myself but it looks like mine - enjoy the cross flow - twin 40"s ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagoneer Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 That's a stock MKII Escort master cylinder, same as mine. It's easy to pull apart and rebuild kits exist. My seals were all good but the whole thing was filthy so a good clean up has done the job for me. Nice to see another crossflow and your car looks nice too. Question for anyone, what's the yellow band around the master cylinder? MIne has/had a brown one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Waterfall Syman84 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 another mighty crossflow same master cylinder as mine and mine also has the yellow band on it someone must know what its for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander72 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 mine doestn have one - perhaps its for ordering a new one with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samh_31 Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 Quick replies! I'll look for a new seal kit, I've noticed all the master cylinders I've seen have different orientation flange mounts? Yeah on 40's, fallen in love with sound of the cross flow not to sure I'll get on track with the current exhaust! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander72 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 keep with the cross flow - great engine for the wetter conditions…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff101 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 It's not an Escort master cylinder. It's from a Mk3 cortina NON SERVO and you'll do well to find either a new one or a seal kit. A chap up north had some when I needed one although it was expensive. I'll try to dig out the details for you tonight. Edit: Details on my thread on the same subject here: http://forum.wscc.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic/99063-brake-master-cylinder-id/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TableLeg Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 You could try here http://www.newfordpartsonline.co.uk/index.php?product_id=2223408&option=Prod_detail http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm?itemId=191123608306 http://www.mevspares.co.uk/BRAKE-MASTER-CYLINDER-REPAIR-SEALS-KIT-Ford-Cortina-Mk3-No-Servo.html Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff101 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 The first suggestion is not suitable - the servo part has a different bore size. The seal kits look good though. You could try herehttp://www.newfordpartsonline.co.uk/index.php?product_id=2223408&option=Prod_detailhttp://m.ebay.co.uk/itm?itemId=191123608306http://www.mevspares.co.uk/BRAKE-MASTER-CYLINDER-REPAIR-SEALS-KIT-Ford-Cortina-Mk3-No-Servo.htmlHope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagoneer Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 It's not an Escort master cylinder. It's from a Mk3 cortina NON SERVO and you'll do well to find either a new one or a seal kit. A chap up north had some when I needed one although it was expensive. I'll try to dig out the details for you tonight. Oh yes! Now I'm looking at it without the benefit of Merlot tinted glasses, it is different from the MKII Escort one although it's very similar. The Escort one would do the job although they are around £150-£200 new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samh_31 Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 Yes that cortina seal kit looks like the one! Same style front flange resivior mount!! Cheers!! Had these off today for some attention.. Looking better already, it'll make the rest of the engine bay look a mess now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagoneer Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Mmmm 40's. The sound of those feeding a crossflow is one of the greatest sounds ever. Mind you, they sell for a small fortune these days. The last pair I bought cost £50...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djm Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Hi welcome to the club. I was trying to work out where in Wiltshire you are from your photo locations, but failed. Anyway I am in Westbury and halfway through my Mazda SDV build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samh_31 Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 Djm, The photos were taken up lavington hill. I live in melkshsm but work in market lavington. How's your build coming on? Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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