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Latindancer
Are spare parts....both new and secondhand.....readily available in Thailand ? What if you need something basic like a clutch plate or brake pads ?
BTW, some Escorts had Weber carbies, which are great for fuel economy. Does this one ?
Cast iron head, or alloy ? Whichever it is, the spots of rusty water on the engine indicate that it has not had coolant (corrosion inhibitor) for a while. First thing I would do would be fit a new thermostat (just because they're cheap, and are the prime cause of overheating problems), then put coolant in it.
It's manual, not auto ? Change the gearbox oil. People neglect it all the time. In fact, I'd change all fluids (brake fluid included).