M2 ford escort

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Originally Posted by mick canning

Hi I am building a ford Mexcio
I have a 1600 she'll Whitch I am installing all 2lt running gear into .
I am having trouble getting the engine to fit ,
Is there a difference in a 1600 cradle and a 2lt cradle ,
Is there different shapes of sumps

Sounds like you may have a Cortina sump? very simular but much different in the right places.

the proper 2lt escort sump is actually a rare item now. Seen a few 2lt Cortina sumps bashed in around the cross member to fit lol.

No sure ,may have a sump somewhere.