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crossover tailshaft uni,s
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wounded knee »
Sun Dec 11, 2016 12:04 pm
does any one know what uni i need to join a th400 to jag irs.ive done th400 to 9in before but cant remember who i got the uni from
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Last post by wounded knee
Mon Dec 12, 2016 7:28 am
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Last post by Mudgy
Sun Dec 11, 2016 7:10 pm
What tranny to use
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black51 »
Fri Nov 25, 2016 7:46 pm
Hey gents,can't decide between powerglide or turbo350, to go behind streetable blown 383, chev, already have 3.70 disc brake 9 installed, any ideas,...
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Last post by Blow1940
Mon Dec 05, 2016 8:30 am
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Last post by leacruz
Wed Nov 30, 2016 6:45 am
tremec same as toploader?
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34 pickup »
Tue Nov 22, 2016 11:36 am
Is the tremec front snout of the gearbox the same as the front snout of a toploader , reason im asking is I want to buy a hydraulic throw out bearing...
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Last post by Twin Spinner
Sun Nov 27, 2016 7:28 pm
Sump bump relocation
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by
KustomKulture62 »
Sat Nov 12, 2016 1:39 pm
Has anyone ever given relocating the sump bump a go. The Toyota Supra sump I have the bump is at the front of the engine and to fit the steering rack...
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Last post by Sudsy
Tue Nov 22, 2016 8:11 pm
Rover engine size?
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by
666 »
Fri Oct 07, 2016 12:28 pm
Hi, Does anyone know the length and width of a 3.5 Rover V8? I would like to have a idea before traveling incase its not suitable. Thanks Peter.
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Last post by 666
Tue Nov 22, 2016 11:51 am
Y block alt conversion.
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by
666 »
Sun May 17, 2015 3:29 pm
Hi, Any ideas for a alt conversion for a Y block? I want old school look for a bucket. It needs to be mounted low and close to the block. I have done...
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Last post by Shabby T
Sun Nov 20, 2016 8:51 am
Engine choice?
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666 »
Fri Jul 08, 2016 10:32 am
Hi, I have a Austin A40 that I am just starting and a bit stumped with engine choice. I want to keep the costs down so makes it harder. Because of...
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Last post by 666
Wed Nov 16, 2016 12:15 am
starter motors
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by
JUNKYARD »
Mon Nov 07, 2016 9:36 am
Any one know if starter motor solenoids are inter-changeable between chev and holden starters?
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Last post by Mudgy
Fri Nov 11, 2016 5:09 pm
Grazza's Hole.
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Grazza »
Mon May 23, 2016 8:57 pm
The other night I found my flathead block had a hole, which had been missed during machining, between the waterjacket and the top wall of the valley....
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Last post by Grazza
Sun Nov 06, 2016 5:25 pm
So-Cal Brakes
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davidb »
Wed Nov 02, 2016 7:45 pm
Has anyone out there bled the So-Cal brake set up ...willwood disc 4 spot caliper buick type .....the recommendation is to remove the caliper and...
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Last post by steve the ford guy
Sat Nov 05, 2016 6:56 pm
Driveshaft guru's needed.
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by
666 »
Mon Jan 26, 2015 3:25 pm
Hi, What is the minimum length for the driveshaft between yokes with 50mm side offset from the motor to gearbox and a 4bar rear?
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Last post by 666
Wed Nov 02, 2016 7:37 pm
Cooling fans
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by
gunna34 »
Sat Oct 29, 2016 7:54 pm
Hi I have a derale dual speed fan with a Dakota digital electric cooling fan controller ,what would the temp settings for on and off be. Thanks in...
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Last post by gunna34
Sun Oct 30, 2016 9:39 pm
For easier tuning
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Twin Spinner »
Mon Oct 10, 2016 11:35 am
Just pondering, is it possible to do away with the crab type dizzy on a 21 stud flatmotor and fit one from an 8BA.
Cheers and thanks, TS
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Last post by Twin Spinner
Mon Oct 10, 2016 6:14 pm
Front disc rotor on Anglia
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petes32 »
Tue Oct 04, 2016 8:21 am
Blokes,need to bring front wheels in under guards on Anglia,has hb torana front end hq front brake rotors,looking for 20mm each side Leyland front...
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Last post by 34 tub
Wed Oct 05, 2016 8:26 am
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Last post by A4ME
Tue Oct 04, 2016 6:31 am
Chev 235 & Auto
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36 roadster »
Sun Sep 04, 2016 11:31 pm
Anybody mated a BW35 or Trimatic to a 235 Chev 6? I can get an adaptor plate from the U.S. to fit up a T350, but I have a pile of Traumatics and 35's...
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Last post by mgtstumpy
Thu Sep 22, 2016 7:31 pm
17mm Pilot Dash Light
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jdaley »
Mon Sep 19, 2016 4:26 pm
I am looking for some of these and only seem to be able to find units at $11 to 15 each.
Can I do better anywhere?
Thanks
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Last post by jdaley
Thu Sep 22, 2016 6:53 pm
auto trans shifter
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by
gazza1 »
Thu Sep 15, 2016 1:14 pm
Hi all have bought a lc torana 6cylinder blue motor and trimatic trans.it is colum auto but I would like to put in a floor shift. what would be the...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Sun Sep 18, 2016 9:44 am
Old Mallory Voltmaster MK2 coil
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by
Retro Boy »
Sat Sep 10, 2016 8:42 pm
Howdy
Can anybody tell me if these 70's -80's coils are oil filled Part number 28675 are oil filled? More to the point can I lay it on it's side...
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Last post by Retro Boy
Thu Sep 15, 2016 6:10 pm
Stop leak seal expander
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jdaley »
Mon Aug 01, 2016 6:45 pm
Has anybody had experience with this product. I saw the advert in Just Cars and I have a Lotus 7 with a leaky rear main.
The web site is
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Last post by tinter
Wed Aug 31, 2016 5:06 pm
V6 commodore engine problems
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metbash »
Fri Jun 03, 2016 6:38 pm
Hi having problems with a VP V6 commodore engine that keeps throwing code 13, I have changed plugs, leads, all senders, injectors and manifold...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Thu Aug 25, 2016 5:01 pm
8ba Cylinder Questions
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A4ME »
Sun Aug 21, 2016 5:00 pm
Couple of questions about the good old 8ba flathead.
Max amount they can be bored over size?
After they've been sleeved can the sleeve be bored out...
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Last post by ThunderRoad
Sun Aug 21, 2016 10:35 pm
what oilin a VL rack
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monte »
Sat Aug 13, 2016 6:20 am
Anybody know what oil that goes in a manual commodore rack ,thanks :D :D :D :D
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Sat Aug 13, 2016 10:23 am
Engine temp
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petes32 »
Thu Aug 11, 2016 10:35 am
Hi blokes,
Had a brain explosion would a engine oil cooler with a fan keep a Sbc cooler in a Anglia looking to drop temp a bit
Thanks Pete.
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Last post by Shabby T
Fri Aug 12, 2016 7:16 am
Cleveland engine mounts
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phuket »
Sun Aug 07, 2016 11:11 am
Hi all i am after cleveland engine mount dimensions any pics or links would be appreciated.
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Wed Aug 10, 2016 2:14 pm
Y Block Auto trans?
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by
53vicky »
Wed Jul 27, 2016 1:11 pm
Hi
I am after some information on converting a 54 Ford car to a 3 or the preferred 4 speed auto?.
It is currently a 3 speed manual and what I am...
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Last post by slightlydangerous
Sun Aug 07, 2016 2:08 pm
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Last post by cudaman
Fri Aug 05, 2016 6:47 pm
Chev 6 clutch
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sloper »
Wed Aug 03, 2016 7:08 pm
Goodaye all
Need a new clutch for the Sloper. 216 with a 3 speed.
Now 1938-53 are the same and 9 and 1/8
54-57 are a little bigger 10 but do they...
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Last post by sloper
Thu Aug 04, 2016 9:35 am
How does this work
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monte »
Thu Jul 28, 2016 3:20 pm
I was looking up some bits for the Torana brake system and came across this unit ,it seems the booster is on the other side of the MC anybody know...
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Last post by sloper
Fri Jul 29, 2016 6:13 pm
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Last post by 32coupe
Wed Jul 27, 2016 9:22 am
SBC flex plate
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Tudor mick »
Mon Jul 18, 2016 7:21 pm
I need to buy a flex plate for my 327 chev with a 4l60 trans what type to get and what is the difference between 168 and 153 tooth
Cheers Mick
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Last post by Tudor mick
Sun Jul 24, 2016 5:52 pm
Cast Iron Manifold Enamelling
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by
KustomKulture62 »
Wed Jul 13, 2016 8:49 pm
I'm wondering has anyone had their cast iron manifolds enamelled like the old baths are done and if so are the benefits the same as the thermal...
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Last post by 7cylinderHEMI
Sun Jul 24, 2016 9:44 am
rare 289 6x2 manifold
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steve the ford guy »
Thu Jul 14, 2016 7:42 pm
I had this rare 6x2 289/302 manifold stashed away from a Trading Post purchase in the 1980's, it was cast in two halves and joined/welded along the...
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Last post by steve the ford guy
Fri Jul 22, 2016 10:38 pm
internal regulator or external ??
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phuket »
Fri Jul 15, 2016 8:33 pm
Not sure my alternater is a internal or external regulator lucas alternater looking at replacing it with a polished ebay one its a 2 wire set up ??...
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Last post by Mudgy
Fri Jul 15, 2016 9:19 pm
Model A with 4 Carbs
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LIFESTYLZ »
Thu Jul 14, 2016 8:47 pm
I'm looking for info on this Model A with 4 carbs.
I believe it is from Victoria somewhere.
Any info appreciated.
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Last post by LIFESTYLZ
Thu Jul 14, 2016 8:47 pm
Inlet manifold
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monte »
Mon Jul 04, 2016 9:37 pm
I had this on my watch list on ebay ,dropped to $98 anybody used one of these
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Last post by monte
Tue Jul 05, 2016 10:51 pm
DUKE Engines
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Mudgy »
Tue Jul 05, 2016 5:41 pm
Anyone heard of this company? From Auckland NZ
Reminds me a bit of the Sanden SD508 A/C compressor...
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Last post by zuffen
Tue Jul 05, 2016 6:43 pm
Custom made Headers / Extrators.
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by
chev63 »
Wed May 25, 2016 10:43 am
Gents, I'm looking for info re: a set of extractors to suit a sbc in an EK Holden, I'd like to keep the pipes in the engine bay, not through the...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Sat Jul 02, 2016 4:12 pm
SBC Harmonic Balancer
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Tudor mick »
Sun Jun 26, 2016 6:39 pm
Hi all
I need to replace my balancer on a 1969 327 SBC the balancer that came off was a 6 inch but have found that they all seem to be 7 inch that...
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Last post by mgtstumpy
Tue Jun 28, 2016 8:23 pm
Y block box to 8ba bell housing
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A4ME »
Fri Jun 17, 2016 4:43 pm
As the title suggests.
Anyone know if a side shift box out of a 56 F100 bw 3sp with electric over drive will fit up to a 8ba bell housing?
More...
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Last post by MickD
Wed Jun 22, 2016 9:46 pm
Toploader RUG-BF1
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ShedBoy »
Sun Jun 19, 2016 1:11 pm
Does anyone have a manual containing this code gearbox. It is the wide ratio 1972 Fairlane Type. It has 2 bolts hold in the detents between the...
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Last post by mgtstumpy
Sun Jun 19, 2016 6:45 pm
Falcon brake brackets to 9" ?
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Retro Boy »
Sat Jun 18, 2016 12:06 pm
Howdy
Looking for an easy way out please. Will the rear caliper brackets from a Falcon BW diff fit an early 9 housing - 1/2 studs on the housing...
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Last post by Whippet2
Sat Jun 18, 2016 8:17 pm
V6 question
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monte »
Mon Apr 11, 2016 10:14 am
What V6 can I buy that has no computer and non computer auto ,are some of the early Holden ones like that :?: :?:
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Thu Jun 16, 2016 8:57 am
727 Auto's
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by
Kiwipaul »
Mon Jun 06, 2016 2:57 pm
Hi All I running 360 Rambler and a 727 Auto on a cable change I am trying to set up wiring for the ignition Safety switch I have the wire coming from...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Sun Jun 12, 2016 7:46 am
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Last post by T1916
Fri Jun 10, 2016 8:13 am
Water pumps: cast V alloy?
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by
Outffocus »
Sun May 29, 2016 8:07 am
Hi,
I'm looking to buy a new water pump for my SBC. I came across a brochure for Edelbrock alloy pumps and thought I'd check them out. Compared to...
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Last post by Outffocus
Sat Jun 04, 2016 8:22 pm
What are flat heads worth ?
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by
Newbee »
Tue May 24, 2016 10:50 pm
I have 2 8BA short motors (one still in my Spinner) block condition is unknown, with distributors and a few other things one is frozen the other...
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Last post by Newbee
Fri May 27, 2016 11:39 pm
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Last post by Bugga
Thu May 26, 2016 8:27 pm
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