Compiled by Tommy Sandham
MY OBLIGATIONS TO THIS MK1 CORTINA WEB PAGE
My name is Tommy Sandham. I have been a member of the MK1 Cortina Owners Club since it began. I have been compiling this data book since 1995. I have been involved with these cars (on and off) since 1962. I have written several books which feature the MK1 Cortina.
My sources include Ford Parts Books, Workshop Manuals, manufacturers data books etc. Information from MK1 Cortina Owner's Club members is also included, as is data from other persons interested in these cars.
You may find errors in the information, but I don't think you will find any other comparable source anywhere else in the world. (?) If you contact me I will update the file with any new information you supply, subject to my approval. See my gripe, below!
NOTE: This data book is my own personal project.
Where you find ?? or ???? it means I do not have the information but I would like to have it!
Click here to go to the DATA BOOK Note: this file will take about 2 minutes to download at 28.8.
Here's what I look like.
DISCLAIMER and COPYRIGHT ©
While extreme care was taken to ensure that the information contained in this DATA BOOK is accurate, the Author, Tommy Sandham, cannot accept any liability for loss, damage or injury caused by errors in, or omissions from, the information given.
All the material on this web-site is COPYRIGHT © Tommy Sandham, unless otherwise stated. No part may be used without the permission of the author, who can be contacted here.
UPDATES
I've abandoned the table showing how the site was updated. New info now has
the 
logo next to it,
together with a date. The new stuff is generally at the bottom of the following
Contents list:-
My gripe:- STOP ASKING ME QUESTIONS. SEND ME SOME DATA TO ADD!!!
This web-site is about the MK1 Ford Cortina.
There is a very small amount of MK11 stuff. The little I know is about the MK1.
The site was conceived as an archive of MK1
related information.
Please send me something to add to the archive.!!
I did NOT set this site up to answer questions.
I've noticed that over the last year or so, I have become an agony aunt for all sorts of Ford, Cortina MK1, MK2, MK3, MK4, MK5, Anglia, Capri, Weber, Lucas, etc, questions.
Note: This has now got so bad I will no longer answer emails asking questions.
God, its still happening.... It is actually INCREASING -- can't you read!!!!
UPDATE:- 3rd July 2006. Rather than take the site down, which I am seriously considering doing -- I have removed most of the email links to my address. I will NOT answer questions. Even those that begin with, "I know you don't want questions, but..."
This page last revised on:- 04 March, 2007
NOTE: I've moved my LINKS to other interesting / or Cortina sites to links here.
Contents of the site:-
Newer stuff at the bottom of this list!
Click here for DATA BOOK -- Note: This File could take 2 minutes to download at 28.8.
The OFFICIAL MK1 Cortina Owner's Club Site.
Some photos of UK Rally Cortina MK1s.
Cortina MK1 bodyshell restoration in words and pictures !
The Bibliography page. Books about the MK1...!! Lots of scans. UPDATED October 2003 !!
Land's End to John O'Groats trip photos. Trip of a lifetime -- we still talk about it four years on!
Our Cortina 2000 photo, taken 1-1-2000.
Why you should NOT try to convert a four door car to a two door car!
MK1 Cortina Service Times and tasks.
MK1 Cortina Repair Times. - 
Maybe you think you're fast enough to keep up with us, hu?" (High Plains
Drifter)or
"You gonna
pull them pistons, or whistle Dixie?" (Outlaw Josey Wales)
Ford Cortina Service Letters information.
Fitting a fuse-box to the MK1. -- Better safe than fried!
Ford Cortina Camshaft data. - The long lumpy thing in the engine.
** Chassis Plate information. ** Its all here, so don't ask me!!!
** Paint and Trim Codes. ** Large File !!
Timing your engine with a Strobe Timing-light.
Find out where your car was first Registered! Note: File takes about 1 minute to download at 28.8.
Info about Registration year letters etc.
Weber 28/36 diagram and setting information
Notes on a MK4 Escort Distributor conversion
Read my Cortina buying guide !
Find out how much it cost, new!
Info about wiring, cables etc.
Data about Lotus Weber carburettors
Some useful formulae for motor vehicles.
RPM x MPH information for MK1 Cortinas
Australian Cortina model information and GT 500 Parts List
How to recognise different types of Cortina from quite a long way away !
WOW!! Cortina Art-work. Look what I've got!
Lamp fittings. Electrical data about headlamps
Fitting the club's poly bushes
Little things! How to improve your gear-change!
How to start a Cortina using jump-leads (never been known...)
Important note to the Weber 28/36
Special feature on a genuine 1960s competition Cortina
Data about the pop rivets used on the 1500 Super
How to rebuild a Cortina gearbox
How to work with relays, spot lamps etc
Stromberg Carburettor Conversion
My other car, a 1500cc Super nearing completion after 16 years... New pic added 25th July 2003
Need driving lessons in the Nottingham area?? Try my brother!
More Cortina artwork, this time from Gary Delaney!!
I've moved all the ALTERNATOR CONVERSION Stuff from the Databook, to here!
Pesky plastic!! Fitting engine bay wiring clips.
Old Cortina/Escort books re-printed!
How to carry out a compression test (moved out of Databook file)
Improve your screen-washer system
End of Month production figures and total production figures (estimated)
All you wanted to know about cylinder heads - with photos!
Fitting a MK2 petrol tank and getting the fuel inlet to fit a MK1
How to spot a real G.T.!! Steve Kerr of the MK1 Cortina Owners Club shows what to look for.
Track Control Arms for beginners! --- UPDATED!!! 28TH March 2005
The steering column felt bush -- a "catch-you-out" MOT item
Big end shells - a tale of two halves
Notes on the G.T. exhaust manifold
How to baffle a Ford Cortina sump (why would you want to?)
My notes on using two-pack paints and the problems I had ! (Includes a scary photo, be warned!)
A very late G.T. undergoing restoration. New words and pictures.
How to make a TV programme (Warning, contains bad language and strong personal opinions!)
The (black) art of Door Hanging!
Some new articles and photos from Symonds Yat:- (Note:- these are hosted on my new web-site)
Another sizzler from the Moorcroft stable Updated links 23rd September 2005!!!
Some photos from the Cortina National 2005 (first day)
The Great Cortina Weatherstrip-clip saga (or how to confuse yourself without really trying!!)
Text / pics of an Historic Anglia Rally car (yes, yes I know its not a Cortina, but it's my site I can do what I want!)
MK1 Cortina Owners Club National Rally 2007 details
Note: I have a large file of Lucas cross-reference data between old and new part numbers. It is too large to include on the web-site, so please ask if you need help.
NOTE: I've moved my LINKS to other interesting / or Cortina sites to here.
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