Questions regarding engine rebuilds.

[The MaDDeSTMaN]

Ok, now that it seems like my 2L Escort engine is in major trouble :( I've been thinking about the other two Escorts we have. They both have Kent engines, a High Compression 1300 in the Mk I and a Low Compression 1600 in the Mk II.

The 1600 needs a rebuild anyway, due to it fouling the spark plugs, blowing smoke, etc...

The 1300 we're still having problems with, but it's definately in better condition then the 1600.

So, what I've been thinking is that once the Falcon is back on the road, we might pull both Kent engines out, and stip them down. Then use the crankshaft from the 1600 in the 1300, therefore changing the 1300HC to a 1600 High compression engine, also adding a weber 32/36 carby so it can breath a bit better, and most likely bolting on a decent set of extractors.

Now, my questions are, seeing as the engine inside the Mk I Escort (and the car itself) pre-dates ADR 27A, does that mean we wouldn't have to ensure it has all the later model ADR 27A equipment that is on the Mk IIs 1600? Has anybody else done anything else like this before? Seeing as the block itself won't be changed, do we have to notify VicRoads of these modifications - the carby and extractors will be obvious, but the extra capacity will not, and the block will still be the one that goes with the car. The other issue I can think of, will I need an engineers certificate or anything like that, because it will be making a bit more power then the 1300HC did from the factory, however it will be close to the spec of some of the sportier Mk I Escort models, such as the Mk I Mexico.

And before anyone says "forget the kent engines, drop a 2L in" - I've got a 2L here already, and it too needs some major attention. :(