The Ford pinto fuel tank problem had ZERO to do with the Engine. The fires didn’t even occur on that end of the car. The engine was up front. The explosion occurred in the rear as a result of the fuel tank rupturing.
I drove a 1975 Pinto Squire wagon with a four speed and Cragar SS mags for a spell in college in the mid 80s. The motor leaked oil, the carb and replacement carb always ran rich, and the fuel tank never moved from its perch behind the rear axle. Always started in sub freezing temperatures. The closest mishap it ever suffered was when the tires got slashed. And I don’t think it had anything to do with the 2.3. If it hasn’t been such a rust bucket, it would have got a 289.
The Ford pinto fuel tank problem had ZERO to do with the Engine. The fires didn’t even occur on that end of the car. The engine was up front. The explosion occurred in the rear as a result of the fuel tank rupturing.
I'll second that. Speaking from a '71 Pinto and a "79 Courier
I drove a 1975 Pinto Squire wagon with a four speed and Cragar SS mags for a spell in college in the mid 80s. The motor leaked oil, the carb and replacement carb always ran rich, and the fuel tank never moved from its perch behind the rear axle. Always started in sub freezing temperatures. The closest mishap it ever suffered was when the tires got slashed. And I don’t think it had anything to do with the 2.3. If it hasn’t been such a rust bucket, it would have got a 289.
So let me get this right, the Ford Pinto has a dangerous engine because it isn't dangerous but the fuel tank is.....did I get that right ?.
Had the 2.3 for in my 85 SVO No danger there Well over 300 hp
the Pinto engines main problem was the dist. would get wongo bongo and make it miss out and causing it to crack the head .
It would be good if you could specify which Subaru YEARS were affected....
This is junk.
These people need to do their homework before showing these videos
you need a dist. cap for that car out there ? YOUGO to the junk yard we don't carry them !!!!!