Don’t you apologise mate for your welding skills or anything else come to that matter.. you are doing great work and living life and when it’s done you get to drive it out your garage in the summer knowing you did this .. people will always find fault but ignore them.. keep up the great work and hard work you show us .. looking forward to more content and definitely seeing your car and van finished on the road 👍👍 well done 👍👍

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment mate, really does keep me motivated! 👍🏻

Looking good mate For future reference don’t put grease on the release bearing Mitch ! It’s carbon and therefore kind of self lubricating. You don’t ever want any oils or greases spinning around in the bell housing as it can contaminate the clutch

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the heads up mate, I won’t put any on next time 👍🏻

Maybe you should of buttered the bread lol ,Great video

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 Cheers mate

Nice work as always, great to see your progress. Now a little constructive criticism on your welds. You need to turn the heat up when welding thicker steel. it appears you've used the same heat setting as the floor-pan with the wire speed turned up. Therefore the weld hasn't penetrated to a level i would like. But hopefully it'll hold for you. As you say you never know anything before you try it. I like you're not afraid to learn on the job. Nice work.

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the advice, I really do appreciate it and your right I haven’t changed the wire speed from welding the floors 👍🏻

Well done Mitch, I use grease to get out the spigot bearing, with one as solid as that one a puller or a hammer and chisel.

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

I’ve heard grease works from a few people now! Maybe I’ll try that next time 👍🏻

Well done Mitch, we all learn along the way, I'm 47 and still lean stuff when working on my escort. You have a methodical mind and are doing it all right. Would run the brake lines before you bolt too much on the engine so you have more room. Great video 👏

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Cheers mate appreciate the comment, Beale lines will be ran soon! 👍🏻

bread with solid shaft works

cant wait for the startup!

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Likewise mate 😁

hi, in New Zealand we didn't get the pinto, but we did get the capri and mk 3, 4/5 cortina which had the 2.0 ohc engine, with a cam and extractors twin side draughts they go so well in the light little mk 2 escort, looking forward to the first start and drive! cheers

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

That’s very interesting, yes I’ve got a cam in mine and twin 45’s to go on the side 😎

Well done fella great progress wiring and brake lines whilst you have really good access m8.

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Cheers mate, yes I agree! 👍🏻

Mate just stubbled across your channel and this was the first video I’ve watched 👌🏼 love it mate! Love how honest it is and the fact your just working out of a standard garage with normal tools and making this progress I’m on the absolute edge of starting my own channel and just documenting what I get up to on my car and this has filled me with confidence 👌🏼 I’m also a very novice welder and well a novice at all things automotive really but I love learning and just giving stuff a go 👌🏼 (I’m actually a gardener) 😂

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Cheers mate, glad you found my channel and are enjoying it! I’ve recently followed you on Instagram and thought the work you done on your coilovers was great 👍🏻 Get some videos filmed and uploaded, you’ll love it!

Looking great Mitch. Don’t worry about the negative comments as long as you’re happy that’s all that matters, and we’ve only got to look at your face to see your happy. Derek from Reading. 👍

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment mate! 👍🏻

Awesome work mate.. I stumbled across your channel from watching Marcus’s channel both great channels Listen to no one when it’s comes to their opinions on the standard of your work.. if your happy with it let the snowflakes melt

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Haha cheers mate, appreciate the comment and you watching! 👍🏻

Just stumbled on your videos very interesting be watching from now on. Good work 👍

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching, I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

@stu2427

5 ай бұрын

@@Mk2Mitch takes me back when you could pick up mk1s or mk2s for like 200 pound then drop a 2 litre in it and just thrash them...

Very nice! 👌

Hi buddy ive had lots of m,1 and mk2s.when i have gear boxes out i allways leave the two top bellhousing bolts out.they are a right arse to get in and out.and the box isnt going to fall out with the rest in place anyway.and as for box cross mount.the weldings ok.at least you had a go.great job..😊.

@Mk2Mitch

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the advice but I fitted a auto (bigger tunnel) so it should be much easier to remove those top gearbox bolts 👍🏻

It's looking great 👍

Great progress mate 👍👌👌💪

Looking good! Good to see you giving new things a go, learn from experience!

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you mate, that’s exactly it 👍🏻

Well done Mitch keep up the good work 👌🏻

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you mate! 👍🏻

Nice one mate 👍

You're just such a joy to watch - simples 😀

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

I’m glad you enjoy the videos mate 😎

Absolutely spot on mate looking good, its been a pleasure to watch can't wait to see her on the roads and running great job

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you mate, hopefully it won’t be long 😎

Good video Mitch i really struggle with my confidence because i had no knowledge before and just got into college as im rally passionate about cars so college is kinda hard for me to learn but you inspire me im 22 and id love to be where tou are with your knowledge lobe tour videos mate im proud of you

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you mate, keep going with your college course, you will learn a lot! I’m not 24 and done a apprenticeship when I was 16. I’m still learning lots, 8 years on 👍🏻

Cool 😎 video buddy 👍🏻

Nice video and looks good dude, well done 😁👍

Great vid. Lovin this build, proper job.

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Cheers mate!

Great to engine in. Good motivation after months of gtinging

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you mate!

Mate I'm getting excited and you're giving me inspiration here in Oz,where it's to fing hot to go in the shed.. Looking top notch champ.

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Cheers mate! Yes I bet it’s very hot out there at the moment 😅

Looks lovey, great work, well done.

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 👍🏻

Nice work! I love that Dr. Pepper Sign BTW!

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! We purchased that at a auction recently 😎

Nice work Mitch…. Can’t wait to see the next video

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😎

Nice job your a pleasure to watch!

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 👍🏻

What a video mate 👏. That custom mount was excellent. Fantastic progress. Get those brakes done next buddy. Looking forward to the next video.

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you mate, really appreciate the kind comment 👍🏻

Great informative vid Mitch its slowly taking shape

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! We are getting there 👍🏻

Great work your videos are great 👌👌👌

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😎

looking good mitch keep up the good work 👍

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you mate! 👍🏻

That’s a big step completed. Well done and keep it up. 👍👍

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 👍🏻

Well done Mitch can't wait for the start up and first drive

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Cheers mate, I honestly can’t wait!

On your welding Mitch keep practicing you will get a lot better m8 get it as a rolling shell struts hubs & brakes Cracking video But who will get there Beige mk2 on the road first Mitch or Marcus 👍🏻👍🏼❓️

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you mate, I appreciate it! I’m not sure 👀

well done mate, one thing is for sure that gear box mount is wekk made thats not going to fail, keep them comming 😀😀

Nice one mate ! Well done looking good

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Cheers pal 👍🏻

Looks great dude hopefully start my escort project this year 👍 win win with the clutch fork

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you mate, best of luck with your project 👍🏻

look forward to your posts mitch , doing a great job

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you mate! It’s getting there 😎

Nice one mitch another milestone on the road to fun and games crack on

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 👍🏻

Great video Love the mk2 Least you do you're own welding good on you

Great leap forward there Mitch, looking forward to the next video 👍

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 👍🏻

Great video mitch nice job looking forward to next video 🇬🇧 👍

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you mate! 😎

Well done Mitch! Great work - you must be chuffed to bits 👍👍

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yes I’m very happy with the progress 😎

Quality 👍

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Nice job mate 😁😁

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Cheers pal! 😎

its looking the nuts mitch very well done my son .it will be on the road befor ya know it

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you pal 😎

Hi mich well done for getting your pinto in your escort really excellent video one of my favourite engines I did my first cambelt on one in my dad's mk 3 cortina years ago keep up the good work mich looking forward to your next video 😊

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

That sounds brilliant, thank you mate 👍🏻

Get the engine running first 💪 Looking good 👍

Hey Mitch I used to do these conversions back in the nineties bud, get your brakes conneceted to the master cylinder no servo required you just have to push a little harder, a set of twin fourtees will give you plenty of power if you don't want to go and see the harrisses. A lumenition ignition will deal with the spark come on sort it out!

Lovely old job 👏👏👏

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you 👍🏻

Nice job Mitch looks fab 👌 I remember putting a box in underneath the car trying to line up those bloody clutches with the box on knees 🤣 things we used to do but we got it done in the end lol. Don’t listen to the idiots mate if your happy with your own welds then that’s all that matters it certainly looked good and welded to me ..nice job dude cars looking real nice 👍

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you mate, appreciate the comment 👍🏻

Well done mate. Hats off to ya. You should be chuffed. All looks good. 👍 ⭐️👍

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you mate! 👍🏻

Mitch great vid mate Going down the bored out 2.0 litre pinto lump is well old school mate It wil pull strong and long as u keep oil clean it will give u no hassles What cam u used mate? Hope it’s a lumpy one Can’t wait to see u doing burn outs mate like we used to back in the day Top work fella

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Hi mate, I’ve used a Kent cam which is a fast road based cam! Looking forward to the burnouts myself 😎

When you said you didn't have a clutch alignment tool, I thought you might be about to pull out a carrot to continue the food theme.

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Hahaha 🤣

Massive step forward mate 👌 As another comment turn the heat up on the mig for thicker steel, but it's all a learning curve 👍

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the advice mate! 👍🏻

Great job well done. Welds looked fine, you could clean them up with your grinder with a 1mm cutting disc to get in the tight bits. Keep up the great videos coming mate

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you mate! I agree they could do with tidying up & I still might do that as it needs another lick of paint anyway 👍🏻

Spigot bearing removal tip fill with grease and then tap in a wooden dowel it forces the grease behind the spigot bearing and forces it out

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you, I will try this method next time 👍🏻

Nice one mitch always something different with you this car is going to be done correctly the amount of cash and time your putting into the escort.

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you mate, I’m building my dream car so it’ll have all the goodies it likes 😎

Nice one kid! Axle and prop next👍🏻

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! It’s all to come 👍🏻

Bostin Mitch car I passed my test in in 1979 😊👍🦊

I think someone was yanking your crank with the bread 😆😆😆 but great video :)

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

I recon so too! 🤣

Nice work mate , engine and box looks spot on , get the boring job out of the way the wiring in on the engine bay before you start bolting stuff to the engine , more room to rate the wires neatly , 👍🏻👍🏻

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you mate! Yes I think that’s what I’ll do next 👍🏻

Bread or grease would of worked if you had a good fitting drift to use i stead of a socket with a hole threw the middle as this lets the bread or grease escape

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

I found even when I had the hole blocked with a extension the bread still found a small gap to come out of! 🤣🤦🏻‍♂️

Don't forget to put a quick shift on it they ain't very expensive ,keep up the good work.

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

I have already got one that I test fitted a few months back, thank you for the suggestion 😎

Hi Mitch. Dean here from south Africa. Love the channel. Would you have a set of mk2 tail lenses?

Only just stumbled apon your channel now, glad your still making videos on the project. iv got a 1978 ford transit mk2(1.5) and restoring it, the thing is in a million bits and I'm slowly chipping away at it, just watching your cam video now and wondering if you could link the cam kit, not too sure if it would be abit too aggressive for the van but its so difficult trying to find pinto parts in New Zealand. Any suggestions or tips for this build would be amazing. Cheers

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Hi mate, that sounds like a great project and I think the cam would suit the engine perfectly 😎 Here’s the link: www.burtonpower.com/kent-cams-fast-road-camshaft-kit-ford-sohc-pinto-injection-kcfr34k.html??WbRf=ProdListAd&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIv9zphfTShAMVZZNQBh1ncQnJEAQYASABEgL65PD_BwE

Ratchet handle or a tube socket does the same job as a clutch alignment tool buddy.

Don’t lube up the release bearing shaft!! Clutch dust will stick to it, and then clog up and make the pedal heavy.

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the advice, I won’t next time 👍🏻

Maybe gluten free bread would of worked jokes aside great work pride in your job underneath looks awesome

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 Cheers mate

Building a mk2 with a pinto swap you got the big bit done just get the prop fitted , and spacing for the rad Also check where you route the clutch cable that it doesn’t fowl the exhaust and burn also Speedo. Cable and reversing light switch wire

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Prop will be on soon and the rad cut out has already been made by myself! Thank you for the advice I will be careful when routing my Speedo cable 👍🏻

Love the video, thanks, do you have a link for the box of bolts you brought, I’d like to do the same

@Mk2Mitch

4 ай бұрын

Hi, I don’t have a link as I bought them all from eBay. If you search mk2 escort bolts you’ll find them 👍🏻

Well done mate all looking great keep the excellent work up what bhp are you hoping for out of that pinto 👍

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you mate! I’d be happy with 140/159bhp but we will see 😎

Turn up the welder it will Give you a Better weld 😊

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 👍🏻

Same bearing on a mini radius arm, same method to remove, create a split and break it up

Did you every get the pinto running?

Never lube up thrust bearing it will attract clutch dust and have reverse affects,you should of put some grease on that oil seal where it means the crank,bread method does work as does grease but u need a piece of bar ghe exact same size as ID OF BEARING works a treat and u don't risk damaging crank like u do the way u did it

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

I won’t put any grease on the release bearing next time! I did put some oil on the crack seal before fitting 👍🏻 Appreciate the advice!

Good work Mitch the only thing I'd say is that 2mm plate you used I don't think it was strong enough as for your welding turn the wire speed down a some bit and your amps you a bit

@statementleaver8095

6 ай бұрын

I disagree. (Welder) More Voltage and move Wand faster over intended joint. Pigeon shit is due to Stop/Start issue. Either too much distance between Wand and Joint or Earth failure. Symptoms of minimal Spatter and Penetration(Volt) to create large Weld Pool ponding. At the end of the day Welding is a Skill.........Don't get good if You don't try👍

@trevorwoods2580

6 ай бұрын

@@statementleaver8095 I've been welding for 30+ years

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the advice! 👍🏻

Well done Mitch ,Are you fitting engine to bell housing dirt plate ?

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Sorry to sound stupid but what’s a dirt plate?

Never heard of using wet bread , dry bread and a solid snug fitting drift works not a socket as it’s got a hole in the middle so no hydraulic pressure will be built up also the clutch arm is steel not Ali lol 😂

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

I’ll try dry bread next time! I did put a extension in the socket so the bread didn’t come out the end but the bread still found a way of coming out 🤣 Oh my bad thought it was ali!

Would you not put stuts in and rear axal to get correct length on brake lines, but what do I know, your doing a great job anyway, so plod on, great video

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment, the rear axle is already in 😎 Saying that I’m yet to remove it so I will be turning the car around once the suspension is all built up 👍🏻

@andyjrichie6709

5 ай бұрын

@@Mk2Mitch great stuff escorts 75 looks a solid van, great video, s

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

@@andyjrichie6709 thank you mate!

Hi Mitch, just wondering if you've checked clutch pedal/foot clearance with the auto tunnel in place? I'm about to cut out mine and weld in the same tunnel. I know it's been done a load of times before, but it looks a BIG tunnel! Thanks Huw

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

I mate, I have checked the clearance with the pedals and it is all good! Yes it is a big tunnel though 🤣

If you had the auto tunnel mounts fitted the gearbox mount wouldn't need to be so wide.

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Yeah I agree mate, something I should’ve done!

I heard wholemeal works better if not just wack it out lol.

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

🤣

Go for bias setup. Gives you more room

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

I debated that for a while but not sure I want the pots in the bay 👍🏻

Yes the welds looked shit….but as long as you got good penetration that’s all that matters…personally I would of cleaned them up and seam sealed before painting but that’s me👍

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

I will be cleaning the welds up as wasn’t happy with the paint so I’ll stick some sealer on them too! Thank you 👍🏻

I like pantos but wat a 2.1 costs to do properly and they are also quite a heavy lump much rather go zetec on itb,s or bike carbs but it's all down to personal preference I guess ,Pintos are a lovely engine but you can get more bang 4 yer buck with a zetec enjoying yer build though dude done so many over the years good to c how others go about theres,pigeon shit!!!!!more like bear shit with diohrea!!!!!! Mate as long as its strong that the main thing 😊

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment mate, although a Zetec would be faster and lighter than my pinto, I am fitting the pinto because I like the period engine 👍🏻

you should have used Hovis😜

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Why didn’t I think of that!! 🤣

How long do ye think before this car is banned off the roads ? Yesterday they came up with if a car needs rust repairs it's over. Obviously nobody wants this but that won't stop them trying.

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Bit confused as to where you’ve sourced your information?

@tomasdevine7756

5 ай бұрын

@Mk2Mitch it's the loonies in Brussels they are coming up with rules about repairs on cars above 15 years old. No more rust repairs that's what they have said also they banned chrome too.

If you need help with the rebuild going forward I will help for free as you know I’ve nearly finished my apprenticeship 👍🐝

Is your sponsor Dr Pepper 😂

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

I wish!!!

Damp toilet roll not bread

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

I’ll try that next time 👍🏻

Not a fan of the grinder being used beside the car or welding, the paint man !

@Mk2Mitch

6 ай бұрын

I knew someone would point this out! The Escort is having a FULL paint job, late 2024 so I’m not too fussed about the paintwork at the moment as it’s far from perfect 😆

@Mk2Mitch

6 ай бұрын

I knew someone would point this out! The Escort is having a FULL paint job, late 2024 so I’m not too fussed about the paintwork at the moment as it’s far from perfect 😆

@tomasdevine7756

6 ай бұрын

@Mk2Mitch glad it was me I don't mince my words glad this is the story I was starting to thing bad things lol Funny all the same I called my pal a butcher for less. Charges dropped.

Keep off the Dr Pepper, aspartame very bad for you, nice car bud, peace.

@Mk2Mitch

5 ай бұрын

Cheers pal, love my Dr Peppers tho 👍🏻

@mrwhite292

5 ай бұрын

@@Mk2Mitch i know I used to drink it, research aspartame, not good for you buddy. Take care, peace.

Your clutch arm is steel, not aluminium

@Mk2Mitch

4 ай бұрын

Thank you 👍🏻