iv done the swap on my escort.. finally after few probs she runs
BUT
i got a new battery and she started after a few probz but nothing major now i hav had her ticking over for about half hour and when i turned it off n then tryed to restart the battery is nealy dead (turns ova but dies after a few turns!)... and also when she starts to get warm it doesnt like to start.. think this is linked to the same problem as thers not enuff UMPH to fire her up.. but jumping her she turns and fires quite good... odd time here and there she wont start but thats a differnt question for another day as im hoping its linked to this problem lol
thanks

 

Well if a brand spanker battery is being flattened the battery obviously isnt getting charged!

Battery light working when you turn the ignition on?

What car aswell

 

mk4 escort with engine conversion to 1600 carb'd.... yeh i kinda guessed its not chargin lol.. wana see if anybody knows why

 

Answer my question then!

 

sorry forgot to answer it lol.. yeh battery light is on wen igniton is on and when the car is running aswell

 

Check the wiring running to alternator for shorts in the first instance then!

Have you played with any of the wiring at all