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289 crank which balancer?
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steve the ford guy »
Sat May 30, 2020 12:00 pm
Hi fellas, bought a really good 289 crank, rods and pistons and tossing up the idea of using them in an early Mexican 302w block, it came with a 302w...
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Sat May 30, 2020 10:39 pm
Radiator Options
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by
Newbee »
Tue May 19, 2020 10:07 pm
My donor NC Fairlane has the plastic header tank (which is as ugly as sin) and no cap on the radiator,
I would prefer one of similar size (for...
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Last post by Newbee
Mon May 25, 2020 9:55 pm
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Last post by garya54
Fri May 15, 2020 1:02 pm
Centura Diff problem
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cusso55 »
Wed May 06, 2020 6:00 pm
Hi guys,
I have a problem with the Centura diff that I am installing in my roadster that is doing my head in.
The uni joint is bolted to the diff...
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Last post by Sudsy
Thu May 07, 2020 8:48 am
56 F100 rear brake drums
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steve the ford guy »
Wed Apr 22, 2020 11:28 am
Anyone here know who sells rear drums for 56 F100?, my drums have damage from being prized off, thanks for any help in this, maybe I will have to...
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Last post by steve the ford guy
Fri Apr 24, 2020 3:19 pm
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Last post by chopped35
Wed Apr 22, 2020 5:31 pm
Jag rear end with leaf spring.
Replies: 14
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David Rayner »
Tue Apr 09, 2019 10:05 pm
This T has the rear end of a Corvette. It's very much like a Jag, except it has a transverse leaf spring which I quite like the look of, especially...
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Last post by enjenjo
Sat Apr 18, 2020 3:16 am
mid 20s dodge chassis
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by
damo702002 »
Mon Mar 23, 2020 10:37 pm
Hi guys.
I,m into the build of a 26 dodge rpu that's just a cowl and grill shell and I,m trying to find info and maybe dimensions of the mids 20s...
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Last post by JONO
Mon Apr 06, 2020 10:05 pm
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Last post by steve the ford guy
Tue Mar 24, 2020 11:53 pm
FMX differences?
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by
666 »
Fri Sep 27, 2019 8:43 am
Is there any difference in the boxs? Is a FMX for a bigblock any different apart from the bellhousing? Looking for a box to fit to my Y-block and...
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Last post by 46 deluxe
Sat Mar 21, 2020 11:39 am
XH ford power steering pump problem
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by
Mr Desoto »
Sat Mar 14, 2020 3:42 pm
Hi Guys, I am hoping some one can help me with this
I replaced the power steering pump & I have heavy steering ,
the instructions said to change the...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Tue Mar 17, 2020 12:24 pm
Tojo Four Cam in 34 3 window
Replies: 62
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Chuckles34 »
Sun Dec 19, 2010 8:31 pm
Hi, I'm having a problem with shoehorning a 1UZFE four cam V8 into my chassis, its a custom RHS 100X50 chassis but its a bit narrow to use the stock...
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Last post by steve the ford guy
Sat Feb 22, 2020 11:44 am
V8 falcon 3 speed manual gearbox.
Replies: 15
by
chilly38 »
Fri Jan 03, 2020 5:51 pm
G'day guys, does anyone on here have any experience with these boxes? I've got a good low km 250 and 3 speed from an XB to go into an early falcon,...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Tue Feb 18, 2020 12:59 pm
Ford 429
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hudson nut »
Wed Feb 12, 2020 4:39 am
This the the engine I built to go in my 54 Hudson coupe.
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Last post by Newbee
Thu Feb 13, 2020 10:53 pm
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Last post by hudson nut
Wed Feb 12, 2020 2:47 am
Wiring an injected v8?
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by
rog »
Mon Nov 25, 2019 11:57 pm
Picked up an early (92?) injected fairlane, 4 speed auto... just wondering what people had done to make them work in their rods/customs? I know Larry...
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Last post by rog
Sun Feb 02, 2020 7:11 pm
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Last post by monte
Tue Jan 07, 2020 6:09 am
EA to EL Falcon Rear Brakes
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Andyd »
Tue Dec 10, 2019 10:10 pm
Okay so I have an EA/EB Falcon wagon rear axle in my 40 Dodge, has been there for 12-15 years.......I have been told that EF/EL rear calipers can be...
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Last post by Andyd
Wed Dec 11, 2019 4:26 pm
Falcon IRS
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by
wannabe51 »
Thu Nov 14, 2019 7:38 am
As a consequence of many modern cars being worth little or nothing, I acquired a mid 2000s Falcon sedan. Sat in the paddock for a while until...
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Last post by hammered30
Tue Dec 03, 2019 12:38 pm
Question for Injected Windsor Fans.
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FRANK BASILE »
Thu Nov 28, 2019 3:11 pm
I have just been looking at one of these 90,s engines having the roller lifters replaced. The replacement lifters are beefier than the OEM that were...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Fri Nov 29, 2019 6:16 pm
Lower ball joint
by
petes32 »
Mon Nov 18, 2019 4:29 pm
Need to source lower ball joint no 5485 stamped any leads would be appreciated
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Last post by petes32
Mon Nov 18, 2019 4:29 pm
FA395 ball joint
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petes32 »
Sat Nov 16, 2019 7:55 am
Mustang 2 tubular upper strut,screw in style part FA395 balljoint any idea where to source thanks pete
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Last post by petes32
Mon Nov 18, 2019 4:27 pm
460 into a 32 roadster
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wayno »
Mon Dec 03, 2012 12:45 pm
Gday im building a 32 roadster with a 460 bigblock and need some advice with the exhaust. Its real tight between the block and chassis rail but still...
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Last post by van460
Sun Nov 17, 2019 1:09 pm
Sbc slow start when watm
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petes32 »
Mon Nov 11, 2019 12:10 pm
Sbc tpi in a 36,starts good when cold,when warm slow start battery good, 13volts, 13.9v when running,located in boot,possible heat soak on starter?...
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Last post by Shabby T
Thu Nov 14, 2019 2:39 pm
Brisbane auto electrician?
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by
adem »
Fri Nov 08, 2019 3:11 am
I’ve posted the question/story below elsewhere. But I thought it might be worth asking on here if anyone can recommend a good auto electrician in...
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Last post by fatboy48
Sat Nov 09, 2019 11:30 pm
Holley 600 Rebuild or replace?
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Andyd »
Mon Aug 26, 2019 1:59 pm
Have a 600 vac sec Holley that's starting to show its age.....40 yrs or so, the throttle shaft has a bit of wear, its backfiring which I think maybe...
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Last post by Oldcol
Wed Oct 09, 2019 3:18 pm
Finned tube Transmission coolers.
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by
sloper »
Tue Oct 01, 2019 2:39 pm
Goodaye all
Back in the garage after my 3rd hip replacement, trying to finish the T700 in the 57 Chev.
Looking at a Fined tube type transmission...
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Last post by enjenjo
Wed Oct 02, 2019 10:59 pm
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Last post by Greg N Smith
Fri Sep 20, 2019 8:33 pm
Catalictic Converters
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heven67 »
Mon Sep 16, 2019 3:37 pm
Hi Folks
Just curious, I'm building a new 427 Windsor donk and using a multi point EFI intake, someone told me that if I have EFI I need to have...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Fri Sep 20, 2019 3:49 pm
Fmx size?
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by
666 »
Thu Aug 29, 2019 11:27 am
Hi, I am after the length of a FMX box minus bellhousing. Are there different lengths? Its to replace the auto box on my Yblock. Thanks.
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Last post by 666
Sat Aug 31, 2019 4:45 pm
Speco floor shifter VF valiant
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by
Borbo »
Sun Aug 25, 2019 4:46 pm
Hi All
Chasing a Speco or similar floor shifter for my VF valiant 3 speed
I've tried all the usual places with zero luck
although the Interweb still...
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Last post by Harv
Sat Aug 31, 2019 6:42 am
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Last post by Harv
Mon Aug 26, 2019 2:52 pm
Catalytic converter .
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wannabe51 »
Sat Aug 24, 2019 9:25 am
Hello all, seeking some advice please on the removal of a catalytic converter on my truck.
Having recently had my truck engineered and registered,...
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Last post by van460
Sun Aug 25, 2019 2:58 pm
Engine conversion
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black51 »
Fri Jun 28, 2019 7:35 pm
Gentlemen,have 1970 dodge at4 with tired 225 slant six and 4 speed,thinking of putting another engine and trans, maybe Barra+auto...
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Last post by van460
Tue Aug 20, 2019 11:20 am
jeep shifter
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34 pickup »
Sun Aug 11, 2019 12:06 pm
i have a problem with my jeep shifter which is mounted on my toploader 4 sp , yesterday whilst out on a test run , i parked the car then when i was...
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Last post by 34 pickup
Sun Aug 18, 2019 10:44 am
Holden X2 Carby Info Wanted
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Andyd »
Wed Aug 14, 2019 1:11 pm
Does anyone have or know where to find a listing for original HD X2 Holden carbys.....ie, on the cast iron bases there should be the following...
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Last post by Andyd
Fri Aug 16, 2019 10:02 am
Holden Drum to FG Falcon 290mm Discs
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SimonG »
Sat Aug 10, 2019 7:43 pm
In collecting parts for my Prefect build I was given some near new front calipers, master cylinder and booster from an FG Falcon, which have a 290mm...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Sun Aug 11, 2019 9:42 am
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Last post by Chrisso
Fri Aug 02, 2019 4:59 am
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Last post by Chrisso
Sun Jul 21, 2019 11:35 am
Bloody Cleveland
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monte »
Tue Jul 16, 2019 9:46 pm
Had a shit of a week so far ,I went to fit the new electronic dizzy in the new build and started to take the old one out as you do ,but the little...
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Last post by T1916
Thu Jul 18, 2019 7:47 pm
XM Falcon Sedan - Upgrade to 14" rims
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Rob.B »
Tue Jun 03, 2014 1:32 pm
Looking to upgrade the stock 13 4 stud steelies to 14 4 stud steelies on my XM sedan.
What options are there? Is XP Fairmont 14 4 stud the only way...
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Last post by hudson nut
Tue Jul 02, 2019 6:43 am
A/C compressor mount for a Holden V8
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Mudgy »
Wed Jun 19, 2019 8:16 pm
Hello everyone,
Whilst there isn't any physical work being done on my car, the brain is still in a state of O.C.D. :roll:
Does anyone know of a...
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Last post by Whippet2
Fri Jun 21, 2019 6:40 pm
what goes here ?
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Toolman »
Sat Jun 08, 2019 3:43 pm
anyone tell me what goes in this fitting gearbox is a FMX auto trans , Adding trans fluid but it runs out here
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Tue Jun 11, 2019 6:09 pm
Torque Tube Noise
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by
blainrw »
Sat Jan 17, 2015 6:03 pm
Hi All,
Got a strange noise in torque tube on 37 Ford sedan, all stock driveline
Gave car a service, greased torque tube, now have a tinny noise...
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Last post by rx4ord
Fri Jun 07, 2019 9:50 am
Cleveland
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monte »
Sat Feb 09, 2019 9:19 pm
Thanks all for your comments about the engines ,I settled for a 351 Clevo and a C4 auto same as I have in the rod at present ,picked them both up...
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Last post by heven67
Thu Jun 06, 2019 1:52 pm
Toledo Camshaft Holding Tool 304195
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jdaley »
Sat Apr 20, 2019 6:42 pm
I could not work out how to torque up the camshaft bolt on a Toyota 22R donk, So I had to get one of these, it made it easy. But was there any other...
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Last post by jdaley
Wed Apr 24, 2019 11:51 am
OBD port info for Injected AU motor
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Angry »
Sun Apr 14, 2019 8:13 pm
Hi guys,
As you know I transplanted the injected 302 Roller out of an AU XR8 S1 n BTR into my 64 F100,..
We used the radiator engine n harness BTR...
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Last post by Angry
Sun Apr 14, 2019 10:10 pm
ford toploader prices ?
Replies: 6
by
46 deluxe »
Fri Mar 22, 2019 8:53 am
What are ford 4 speed toploaders worth these days ?
I have found a 66 mustang 4 speed , with scatter shield , shifter , clutch , flywheel etc .
But...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Sat Mar 23, 2019 3:20 pm
Tailshaft diameter
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monte »
Thu Nov 29, 2018 3:55 pm
I am going to run a 302 or 351 clevo and a BA falcon IRS ,just wondering if the smaller Dia of the BA falcon tailshaft would do the job ,they take...
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Last post by Jacksbits
Sat Mar 16, 2019 9:23 am
Turbo 700 into 57 Chev
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sloper »
Thu Nov 22, 2018 5:28 pm
Goodaye all
Now that the wagon isnt doing daily duties its time for some upgrades.
First off the diff is going from 3:08 to 3:36.
At the same time...
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Last post by enjenjo
Sun Mar 10, 2019 4:36 am
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