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Alfarod re-engine update
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by
Brett.C »
Sat Jun 06, 2009 3:49 pm
As some of you may remember I purchased a 2.5L V6 late last year to replace the 4 banger in the alfarod.
Progress has been slow of late due to a...
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Last post by 46 deluxe
Fri Nov 29, 2024 10:41 pm
Another mystery
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by
FX Panelvan »
Tue Nov 19, 2024 12:59 pm
G'day All
I have a new problem that has me stumped. I know it is difficult to diagnose from afar but any suggestions will be helpful. As to what I...
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Last post by zuffen
Wed Nov 27, 2024 8:29 pm
Jag Rear springs
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by
FX Panelvan »
Wed May 29, 2024 7:48 am
Hi All
I am after some advise about replacement rear springs.
Mine are a bit soft in the Chev ute so I need a heavier set.
Anyone have experience...
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Last post by jeffa
Fri Oct 11, 2024 9:10 pm
Info Needed.
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by
Twin Spinner »
Sun Sep 29, 2024 2:19 pm
Question for an Amigo, Will an FE big block fit between the shocker towers of a 1962 compact Ford Fairlane?
Cheers.
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Last post by Twin Spinner
Fri Oct 04, 2024 2:04 pm
351 Clevo Engine mounts custom
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by
hugh ness »
Sat Jan 20, 2024 5:24 pm
Hey guys and girls.
Currently have a 351c mated to some really funky mounts off the Jag front end.
A couple of guys have seen the engine mounted...
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Last post by Retro Boy
Sun Apr 21, 2024 10:40 am
Help from the wiring Gurus.
Replies: 10
by
zuffen »
Fri Jan 27, 2023 6:04 pm
I can usually sort most wiring issues I came across on vehicles but I have one that has me stumped.
My son has a MightyBoy that I have fitted with...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Sun Feb 18, 2024 6:10 am
LS type engine mount dimensions.
Replies: 8
by
jeffa »
Sun Oct 29, 2023 11:22 pm
Hi All.
Does anyone know, or can easily measure, the height of LS engine mounts as used in Commodores?
They are the donut style with a long mounting...
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Last post by jeffa
Sun Nov 19, 2023 1:59 pm
LS1/6 Block Hugger Headers
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by
jex »
Thu May 11, 2023 9:53 am
Can anyone recommend a good fitting set of block hugger headers for an LS1/6 in a 34 frame? Advance Headers in SA used to make them but not anymore....
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Last post by jex
Tue May 16, 2023 11:39 am
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Last post by jex
Thu May 11, 2023 9:58 am
9 Inch Diff…….Help!
Replies: 7
by
LloydT »
Mon Feb 13, 2023 6:59 pm
Ok this is for all the diff gurus, of which I am not.
I have a diff which was sold to me as a 9 inch diff. I have checked all the dimensions and...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Fri Mar 03, 2023 7:12 am
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Last post by thatold.chevy
Mon Nov 07, 2022 12:06 pm
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Last post by chop_shop
Mon Oct 17, 2022 10:13 am
HK Holden to ford stud pattern
Replies: 43
by
chop_shop »
Mon May 09, 2016 11:39 am
G'day, may seem strange but i want to switch my HK panelvan from Holden (HK) stud pattern to Ford (mainly because i can't find the wheels i want and...
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Last post by 36 roadster
Sat Oct 15, 2022 12:04 am
Is there a power steering expert out there ?
Replies: 14
by
uted »
Sun Jun 26, 2022 5:31 pm
Finally after years of building this project I got to drive it up the road albeit for only 5 minutes or so. Got it back into shed only to see power...
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Last post by uted
Thu Oct 06, 2022 9:27 am
Huge turning circle
Replies: 14
by
55 International »
Mon Nov 23, 2015 9:20 pm
Hello all I'm new to your forum.
I have a 55 international tray back that has been modified by previous owner. I am fixing things as they go wrong...
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Last post by 46 deluxe
Thu Aug 25, 2022 5:22 pm
Holden front end
Replies: 12
by
monte »
Fri Apr 06, 2018 6:58 am
I have been offered a HK front end ,it is the one with the greaseable bushes in the control arms ,has anybody used one of these and is the ride more...
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Last post by YellowUte
Wed Aug 24, 2022 5:28 pm
Steering mods and possible so on
Replies: 11
by
lance1960 »
Sun Jul 09, 2017 11:10 pm
My First Post
Been sitting on the side like many reading some really good projects, cars and posts
I have a project well underway that some will say...
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Last post by YellowUte
Wed Aug 24, 2022 5:26 pm
Rebuilding a hk front end.
Replies: 4
by
rog »
Wed Nov 20, 2019 7:27 pm
Hi all, just wondering what is the best way to go about rebuilding a hk front end? There are kits available on ebay, but is the the best/most...
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Last post by YellowUte
Wed Aug 24, 2022 5:22 pm
Mounting an engine and gearbox
Replies: 13
by
Toolman »
Fri Jun 10, 2016 6:43 pm
Hi ,
Im at that point of mounting motor and gearbox , Im worried Ill mess it up , it may seem right at the time , but down the track when I...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Thu Feb 10, 2022 2:05 pm
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Last post by Jeff Hitchins
Tue Jan 18, 2022 2:09 pm
later model motor in X H panelvan
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by
Mr Desoto »
Fri Nov 05, 2021 4:54 pm
just wondering if any one has put a later model motor in an X H X G panelvan
or EB EL falcon, what changes do I have to make to my car , ie wiring...
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Last post by chop_shop
Tue Nov 09, 2021 5:07 pm
Grey motor distributor fits chev 6?
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by
sloper »
Tue Nov 02, 2021 11:39 am
Goodaye all
l am 99.9% sure the Holden Grey motor AC Delco and Bosch distributor also fit the Chev 216 and 235 motors.
Just need to confirm....
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Last post by sloper
Tue Nov 02, 2021 4:22 pm
9inch pinion brake
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by
petes32 »
Sun Aug 08, 2021 6:31 pm
Thinking of installing 9” pinion handbrake On 36 coupe,do they connect to handbrake lever
any pros or cons Thanks
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Last post by chris spokes
Wed Sep 08, 2021 6:20 am
350 chev bending push rods
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by
mercury mitch »
Mon Jul 05, 2021 8:30 pm
As heading states 350 crate motor about 400 miles and it bent a push rod , put another one in went for short run and sounds like its done it again, I...
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Last post by jeffa
Mon Aug 30, 2021 9:22 pm
VL Commodore Power Rack
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by
47merc »
Mon Jul 26, 2021 10:38 am
Fitting a Vl Commodore power rack in my 47 with an Astra electric pump.
Can anyone tell which fitting on the rack the high pressure fluid goes to....
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Last post by 47merc
Thu Jul 29, 2021 2:02 pm
Transmission builders
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by
46 deluxe »
Thu Jul 15, 2021 12:38 pm
Can any of the Melbourne guys recommend a transmission builder in Melbourne ?
Prefer in south western suburbs .
Trying to get one done in Geelong is...
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Last post by 46 deluxe
Sun Jul 18, 2021 2:59 pm
Barra Engines
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by
hudson nut »
Tue Mar 02, 2021 5:48 am
I thought I should start a post here about these engines. Some of you were educating me after I asked about the Aussie Holden sixes on Chrisso's...
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Last post by rog
Thu Jun 10, 2021 6:13 am
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Sun Jun 06, 2021 1:49 pm
330cu.in Hemi's?
Replies: 13
by
Chris5.7ltr »
Mon Apr 26, 2021 4:01 pm
Hey all,
I'm thinking about buying This Hemi which is listed as an 1956 Dodge De Soto Fire Flite 330 CI Hemi Hi-deck Long Engine S24, which I've...
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Last post by Andyd
Tue May 25, 2021 11:25 pm
400 SBC Overheating
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by
1934cv »
Sun Feb 14, 2021 6:49 pm
It has been awhile since I have posted to this forum, so I am open to suggestions to solve an overheating problem on my 1934 Chev Pick Up street rod....
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Last post by 1934cv
Tue May 25, 2021 8:37 pm
Carter carb problem
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by
monte »
Wed Apr 21, 2021 3:54 pm
Hi all ,I have just replaced my 650 Holley on my 302 clevo with a 500 CFM Carter AFB Compitition carb ,the 650 was too big .I fitted the Carter and...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Thu Apr 29, 2021 5:47 pm
351LS
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by
enjenjo »
Fri Apr 09, 2021 2:40 am
Here's something you might find interesting
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Last post by Greg N Smith
Fri Apr 09, 2021 7:03 pm
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Last post by Sudsy
Sun Feb 21, 2021 9:51 am
Commodore 4L60e auto questions
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by
uted »
Sun Oct 11, 2020 4:03 pm
I think these came in VT - VZ Commodores ( late VS ? ) Apart from the bellhousing, is there any difference between the V6 and V8 units ?
The 4L60e...
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Last post by uted
Mon Dec 28, 2020 9:17 am
Jag V-12 Engine
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by
David Rayner »
Tue Oct 03, 2017 10:36 pm
I'm in the parts collection stage of building a Model T, C-cab panel van. I don't have a great deal yet but I buy what I think I'll need as I find...
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Last post by Mudgy
Sun Dec 27, 2020 10:49 am
Residual brake valve leak
Replies: 11
by
Litldv8 »
Wed Nov 25, 2020 10:02 pm
Hey all. Residual valve in the brake lines seems to leak from the brass fittings that go into the alloy housing.
I have tightened them up as tight...
11 Replies
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Last post by Litldv8
Tue Dec 01, 2020 10:33 pm
LS6 in a hotrod
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by
jex »
Tue Nov 24, 2020 8:30 pm
I'm considering replacing the gen1 350 in my car with an LS6. Trying to keep the old school look will be a challenge but the better performance and...
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Last post by pilot Dave
Wed Nov 25, 2020 5:42 pm
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Last post by Newbee
Fri Nov 13, 2020 9:00 pm
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Last post by Litldv8
Thu Oct 15, 2020 7:33 am
ID for inhibitor switch
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by
FRANK BASILE »
Sat Sep 26, 2020 12:45 pm
Hoping someone has a clue. This is the trans mounted inhibitor switch on the T350 in my 49 Ford PU. the rod was connected to the shift linkage ....
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Mon Sep 28, 2020 2:55 pm
Rochester 4 brl Carbs
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by
FRANK BASILE »
Thu Sep 17, 2020 2:55 pm
I have an enquiry from an interstate mate regarding a 350 Chev Quadrajet 4 brl carb with mechanical secondaries. Does such exist? . I am only aware...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:01 pm
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Last post by garya54
Tue Aug 04, 2020 12:23 pm
Cleveland oil filter
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by
monte »
Fri Jul 03, 2020 5:22 pm
I have a Z9 oil filter on my Cleveland but would like the shorter one ,anybody know what it is ,thanks :D :D :D
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Last post by santa28a
Fri Jul 31, 2020 4:28 pm
302V8 into a 1935 Ford
Replies: 30
by
RockinKees »
Mon May 11, 2020 12:17 am
Hi there!
We are planning to do a 302 sbf in a 1935 Ford.
The enginebay is a bit small, so we want to get all info how to get this engine into the...
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Last post by steve the ford guy
Tue Jul 14, 2020 10:42 am
C4 auto dipstick boot
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by
monte »
Thu Feb 27, 2020 9:23 am
I am trying to buy a rubber boot for a C4 auto that goes into the case to seal the dipstick ,anybody got an idea where I can buy one ,thanks :D :D :D...
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Last post by jeffa
Mon Jun 29, 2020 9:45 pm
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Last post by jeffa
Mon Jun 29, 2020 9:34 pm
V6 fitting?
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by
666 »
Tue Jun 16, 2020 12:27 pm
I'm thinking of using a VR V6 and auto in a small body with parts and economy in mind for a everyday user. I am new to later motors so have some...
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Last post by jeffa
Mon Jun 29, 2020 9:09 pm
Vacuum issues dual Carburetor
Replies: 7
by
DumpRat »
Thu Jun 04, 2020 4:46 pm
Hi all,
So im still working on these carbs and im having some success but we fired it up and it ran ok only to die out, had a look in the manifold...
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Last post by DumpRat
Wed Jun 17, 2020 10:09 am
pulley problem
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by
mercury mitch »
Wed Jun 03, 2020 7:58 pm
Bought 2 new pullies for 350 chev when fitted they hit each other , they are the same brand but cheap china,brand new water pump .Dont know if pump...
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Last post by Sudsy
Fri Jun 12, 2020 9:00 am
C4/9/10
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by
Mopar Mick »
Thu Jan 05, 2006 2:18 pm
Is the C4/9/10 interchangable between Cleveland and Windsor?
Am looking at a C4 that was behind a Cleveland but want it to bolt up to a Windsor.
If...
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Last post by Large
Thu Jun 11, 2020 11:00 pm
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