Mk1 ford capri

mick40

Hi guys,

I am looking to find out where I can get a Haynes manual for a mk1 ford capri if there is one, I tried a quick search on the internet but nothing came up for the mk1

(1974 3.0 v8 Essex model)
I am interested in any info relating to this model and also are the electrics much the same on the other models?? mk2/mk3??

Wibbs

I used to have that manual. I think it was a Haynes anyway. Green cover it was. Not sure if it covered the 3 litre, it may have been just for the Pinto engined ones. I may still have it. If I do and can find it you'd be welcome to it.

Wibbs

PS a better place to ask might be the Classic Forum hereabouts. Here's the link

ianobrien

The Haynes Manual for the Mk1 covered the four cylinder engines. You will have to get the Mk2 V6 book to cover the engine. Watch out for Cologne engine manuals as the LHD Capris had different engines and rear axles.

There is alse a restoration manual Haynes publish for the Mk1 that covers the V6

cml387

I'm an oldie. I never had one, but a fellow student (he was an apprentice electrician) had one.

I believe the front tracking would wander about if you looked sideways at it. my 2p worth.

Comhrá

There are a few for sale on eBay.
Would any of these be what you're looking for?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-CAPRI-MK1-3000-GT-3000-E-V6-XLR-XL-GXL-2000-V4-HAYNES-MANUAL-1969-1974-/331715750590?hash=item4d3bccaabe:g:Oo0AAOSwLzdWRiHb

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Haynes-Ford-Capri-MK-1-1969-to-1974-owners-workshop-manual-/131667511989?hash=item1ea7fecab5:g:nDwAAOSwwE5WYJF7

Wibbs

I still miss my Mark 3. Should never have sold that car. 1600 Pinto. No power at all. I mean none. Wouldn't tow a child's buggy, or pull the skin from custard, but great (Recaro)seats and one of the nicest steering cars I've ever driven(whoer to park with no assistance though). Lovely feel to the gear change*. Rifle bolt time. Rust free too. *pangs of loss. Single manly tear runs down cheek*





*oddball gearbox actually. It had an oil level indicator yoke on the top/side. Like an inch long bar attached to a float in the box itself. Never saw another like it.

cml387

Wibbs wrote: »

I still miss my Mark 3. Should never have sold that car. 1600 Pinto. No power at all. I mean none. Wouldn't tow a child's buggy, or pull the skin from custard, but great (Recaro)seats and one of the nicest steering cars I've ever driven(whoer to park with no assistance though). Lovely feel to the gear change*. Rifle bolt time. Rust free too. *pangs of loss. Single manly tear runs down cheek*
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TL,DR Passionwagon

savagethegoat

Wibbs wrote: »

I still miss my Mark 3. Should never have sold that car. 1600 Pinto. No power at all. I mean none. Wouldn't tow a child's buggy, or pull the skin from custard, but great (Recaro)seats and one of the nicest steering cars I've ever driven(whoer to park with no assistance though). Lovely feel to the gear change*. Rifle bolt time. Rust free too. *pangs of loss. Single manly tear runs down cheek*





*oddball gearbox actually. It had an oil level indicator yoke on the top/side. Like an inch long bar attached to a float in the box itself. Never saw another like it.

nonsense, a 1.6 with a four branch and a weber is fine for everyday use.,,,as good as a standard 2 litre very nearly.

cml387

savagethegoat wrote: »

nonsense, a 1.6 with a four branch and a weber is fine for everyday use.,,,as good as a standard 2 litre very nearly.

There was a 1300 as well.

Jesus.

Wibbs wrote: »

Lovely feel to the gear change*. Rifle bolt time.

Like a Daysul?

Wibbs

savagethegoat wrote: »

nonsense, a 1.6 with a four branch and a weber is fine for everyday use.,,,as good as a standard 2 litre very nearly.

My particular example wasn't(and it had the four branch. From Ears motorsport IIRC?). 60 Mph was like effin hyperspace.

cml387 wrote:

TL,DR Passionwagon

Not so much. Tried doing the beast with two backs in it twice. neither were successful or particularly pleasurable. SUV's FTW.