His perceived need for getting the engine to market as soon as possible left insufficient time for durability testing, so troubles surfaced early. Cylinder-head cracks and excessive oil burning were the most common, but some engine mounts worked loose and ignition problems cropped up. Though Ford...
but all that is left now is a rear end. It is fitted with juice brakes, but I hardly see that as a selling point in this case. It is a near certainty that the engine bay would have housed a modified flathead
I’ll get on my soap box again and say that I can’t understand why sellers don’t include photos of a car’s engine and engine bay. In 1978, Pintos were powered by a 2.3 litre OHC 4-cylinder engine (that Ford described as being very thrifty) or the optional 2.8 liter OHV V6. ...
Eggcrate grille (for those large AA grade eggs as opposed to Chevy’s smaller ones). The Ford logo up front and no-nonsense large sealed beams to dimly light the way home. It’s an XL model, so around the middle of the range back then...
First was a new 1981 Granada, basically the two- and four-door Fairmont sedans with a square eggcrate grille, bulkier sheetmetal, and somewhat plusher appointments. Fairmont wagons transferred to this line for '82. This Granada sold respectably: about 120,000 a year. Engines were the same ...