MikeK

I peeled mine off, but not carefuly. It took the paint with it. MikeK

I had a lot of problems with this too. Could never get the belt to stay on with my home made bracket, no matter how carefully I shimmed it to get the alignment right. Ended up buying a Dunnel alternator mounting kit, which fixed the problem (at a price). MikeK

I ran my 165bhp 1.8L Zetec on 32, 34 and 36mm chokes (all set up on rolling roads). 36mm chokes made a (bit) more power at the expense of a big hole in the mid-range. I found 34mm chokes were the best compromise for me. MikeK

I am in Derby (ish), and have a Zetec. They are not in the East Midlands, but I make the effort and take my car to Aldon Automotive in Dudley. Have always done a better job than anyone else (local) I have used. MikeK

They are regularly for sale secondhand on ebay too. MikeK

Indeed. I was sitting next to Dobuy when it happened- I hope my weight was not a contributory factor 😳 As I said, thanks very much Dobuy for meeting up with me, the chats and the hot laps- great fun , but obviously a shame regarding the aftermath ☹️. Hopefully will catch up next Sat for the Golf racing. Let me know if I can be of any assistance with either. MikeK

Mine did this when hot. I finally concluded my old-style Ford starter motor was not man enough for the job and I upgraded to a Brise. I occassionaly get a hesitancy when starting, but it now always spins. What happens if you press the accelerator slightly when starting to ease the work the starter has to do? MikeK

Thanks Norman- got it now after several attempts 😳. MikeK

I have posted threads previously about 1.8 Zetec, cams, carb choke sizes and tuning. In case it might be of interest, I have posted on webshots here some pictures that show/compare BHP and torque curves for my 1.8 Zetec as follows: -Standard cam, lightly ported head, 32mm chokes, Dellorto 40 carbs (Aldon R/R). -FZ2002 cam, fully ported head, 32mm chokes, Dellorto 40 carbs (Aldon R/R). -FZ2002 cam, fully ported head, 36mm chokes, Dellorto 40 carbs (NMS R/R). MikeK Edited by - MikeK on 28 Oct 2006 13:36:33 Edited by - MikeK on 28 Oct 2006 13:37:17 Edited by - mikek on 28 Oct 2006 13:39:42

Is your engine standard spec? My Zetec has a fast road cam and Ammo porting- no idea whether this exacerbates the effects of different choke sizes!? It would certainly be interesting to compare results. MikeK

The fuel consumption certainly dropped when I had the 36mm chokes fitted (for the same road speed on average). Taking on-board Oily's comments (thanks Oily), I think I am going to downgrade(?) and refit the 32mm chokes. So they're not for sale I'm afraid. Apologies for the hi-jack but thanks for the thread; it has been useful for me. MikeK

Hmm. 32mm chokes. I still have my 32mm chokes. I have been in half a mind whether to get them re-fitted as opposed to fitting 34mm chokes, which was the compromise solution I was aiming at (I have missed the low/mid-range torque since the 32mm chokes were replaced). In case your interested, by dyno plots are here. MikeK

Didn't they do a 2.2 as some sort of run-out special? MikeK

I went from 32mm to 36mm chokes and got a big hole in the mid-range (a lot more than I expected). Good top end power though. It is going into Aldon for 34mm chokes to be fitted next week with re-jet to suit. I can let you know what is fitted if required. MikeK PS- Mt car runs on Dellortos. Not sure if this matters.

I wish this had been for sale when before I bought my first Seven. Great performance, reliability and value! Mine now has a similar spec to yours, but it cost me a lot of money to get there. Good luck with sale. MikeK