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Tailshaft I.D.
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36 roadster »
Wed May 18, 2016 2:05 pm
I have a tailshaft which is 2-1/2 diameter with a 1 unijoints and trimatic/T350 yoke, but it too short. I need to find a 2-1/2 tailshaft which is...
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Last post by 36 roadster
Wed May 18, 2016 2:05 pm
B&M 144 Blower question
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by
lucky_damo »
Wed May 11, 2016 8:09 pm
Does anyone know someone in the Ipswich / Brisbane southside
that could inspect my blower just to make sure its ok ?
Have just bought it and want to...
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Last post by mgtstumpy
Fri May 13, 2016 8:23 am
Anyone using these mufflers?
Replies: 9
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ponty »
Tue Apr 19, 2016 7:14 pm
Just looking at a pair of mufflers to suit a 2 1/4 dual system for a mildly worked 350 Chevy small block. I've narrowed it down to the Dynomax...
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Last post by stevenm
Mon May 09, 2016 1:04 pm
28 spline axles
Replies: 8
by
Whippet2 »
Thu Apr 21, 2016 9:49 pm
hi after having an axle fail on the back of the '52 chevy ( sheared off at bearing) I am looking for recommendation for the supply of 2 new axles, I...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Sat May 07, 2016 11:30 am
does heat effect head studs strenght?
Replies: 12
by
heven67 »
Wed Apr 27, 2016 8:32 pm
Hi Folks, just looking for some bolt advice, If I use heat to remove the head stud from the engine block will it damage the tensile strength of the...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Mon May 02, 2016 8:53 am
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Last post by Harv
Sat Apr 30, 2016 11:17 am
500rpm drop from ilde in Park to Drive
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chop_shop »
Mon Apr 18, 2016 4:08 pm
Guys, the quick story, 302 windsor with 351 heads (usure of cam specs), has rebult 600 holley on edelbrock manifold and new hei dizzy, we have timing...
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Last post by chop_shop
Thu Apr 28, 2016 9:00 pm
Engine Blade Fan ID
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by
35coupe »
Thu Apr 21, 2016 6:09 pm
Hi Folks,
Does anyone recognise this blade fan? There's no part numbers on it... It was on the vintage 350 SBC in our coupe - but it doesn't appear...
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Last post by 35coupe
Tue Apr 26, 2016 8:14 pm
Engine stand Modification
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by
FX Panelvan »
Wed Apr 20, 2016 11:37 am
G'day All
I came across this when looking for something else. It may be worth thinking about if you have heavy motors to work on . They can be...
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Last post by sloper
Wed Apr 20, 2016 12:34 pm
C4 confusion
Replies: 43
by
monte »
Sat Oct 31, 2015 10:59 pm
I just bought a C4 auto to fit onto my clevo and it seems I have a bit of a problem as the flex plate wont fit the converter ,its much larger and the...
43 Replies
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Last post by monte
Mon Apr 18, 2016 7:37 am
Clevo Question what is this hole for
Replies: 3
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monte »
Wed Apr 13, 2016 10:08 am
I am still learning about these engines and as I was putting the old cast inlet manifold on I saw a hole in the top of it where the base of the carb...
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Last post by 35coupe
Thu Apr 14, 2016 10:56 am
gearbox delima
Replies: 14
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dassa w »
Sun Apr 10, 2016 7:54 pm
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have a 350 turbo gearbox which has both trimatic and turbo bolt patterns.
can someone on here fill me in on more...
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Last post by Oldcol
Mon Apr 11, 2016 9:22 pm
broken valve springs
Replies: 7
by
buickroadster »
Tue Apr 05, 2016 7:11 am
just got home from my Busselton trip(from Sydney-9000km)and had to replace a busted valve spring in WA(with a stock spring we found).the inner and...
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Last post by mr imp
Tue Apr 05, 2016 5:00 pm
Charcoal Canister
Replies: 4
by
FX Panelvan »
Mon Apr 04, 2016 11:52 am
G'day All
Just a simple question.
Do I have to have a charcoal canister?
The engine is from a VX Commodore. LS 1 5.7. I don't know if they...
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Last post by 34Chev
Mon Apr 04, 2016 7:27 pm
BB Ford EFI
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Chrisso »
Wed Feb 24, 2016 7:46 pm
Hey Fellas check this out, doesn't look too bad??
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Last post by David Rayner
Sat Apr 02, 2016 9:34 pm
Turbo 400
Replies: 7
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woody28A »
Thu Mar 31, 2016 3:56 pm
Correct me if I'm wrong (and I'm sure someone will :lol: ) but wasn't there a discussion on here at some stage regarding either the wrong flexplate...
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Last post by woody28A
Fri Apr 01, 2016 9:31 am
Fuel pump location
Replies: 11
by
uted »
Thu Mar 17, 2016 1:17 pm
I'm installing a Holley electric fuel pump as shown. Holley says because pumps push and not pull ; install below tank which I can't do. Too close to...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Wed Mar 30, 2016 8:08 am
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Last post by Outffocus
Sun Mar 27, 2016 11:12 am
Chev Starter Motor fly wheel differences
Replies: 5
by
JUNKYARD »
Wed Mar 23, 2016 9:55 am
Can anyone tell me if there any difference in the gear in the starter motor for different size flywheels on chev small blocks. Have seen aftermarket...
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Last post by mgtstumpy
Sat Mar 26, 2016 2:38 pm
Decarbonizing a engine
Replies: 17
by
sloper »
Tue Mar 22, 2016 6:33 pm
Goodaye all
After a recent experience of exceesive carbon build up l have started to decarbonize with water down the carb with a hot engine.
Should...
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Last post by Chrisso
Fri Mar 25, 2016 1:00 pm
diff stud pattern change
Replies: 25
by
scooterscum »
Mon Mar 07, 2016 10:20 am
I have a VN commodore v8 diff I want to use in my next project with a jag front end.
Is it legally possible to somehow have the diff axle wheel...
25 Replies
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Last post by olfrt
Tue Mar 22, 2016 5:24 pm
XJ6 engine
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by
Michael_e »
Tue Mar 22, 2016 4:19 am
New guy here with first post. Just bought a 1977 XJ6 to get the IFS and IRS for a 1950 Chevy Panel truck project. Also, I've been wanting a Jaguar...
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Last post by fredeuce
Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:37 am
Overheating or abnormal higher temp
Replies: 11
by
FRANK BASILE »
Thu Mar 17, 2016 6:27 am
On this thread yesterday I fixed a related problem that showed up as an increased temp at highway speed . Manual 289 66 Mustang convertible. On more...
11 Replies
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Sun Mar 20, 2016 6:57 pm
Alternator sense wire
Replies: 8
by
FRANK BASILE »
Fri Mar 18, 2016 1:54 pm
I had converted a 85A Bosch sense wire alternator ex Commodore by replacing the serpentine belt pulley to vee belt and fitted it to a Mustang .
One...
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Last post by 35coupe
Sat Mar 19, 2016 5:09 pm
Fuel pump problems, Maybe?
Replies: 1
by
sloper »
Thu Mar 17, 2016 5:55 pm
Goodaye all
Just run this by you guys.
Wagon has been vapour locking and coughing in the heat.
Went to check the pressure and flow this morning,...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Thu Mar 17, 2016 6:30 pm
EFI 6x2 Carby Set up
Replies: 18
by
pauls37chevs »
Fri Feb 19, 2016 3:11 pm
Hi I haven't been on here for a while, even had to find a new login name
Just chasing some info if its available
Don't know if it works but the...
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Last post by 62 Efee
Tue Mar 08, 2016 1:09 pm
C4 has no kick down shaft...
Replies: 17
by
spiderman »
Sat Feb 27, 2016 9:21 pm
Hi all...12 months ago I bought a full reco c4 from a reputable transmission place in QLD....today I went to fit the kick down brackets etc and there...
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Last post by van460
Mon Mar 07, 2016 6:48 pm
SBC Oil Pressure Sender
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FRANK BASILE »
Fri Mar 04, 2016 7:17 pm
My 350 Chev has the oil light switch sitting top rear of block next to the distributor and has the inlet manifold as a back wall . Problem is that I...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Sat Mar 05, 2016 11:27 am
Auto or manual preference?
Replies: 22
by
Volvo355 »
Fri Oct 09, 2015 9:13 pm
Hi all, what are rodder's preferences for auto or manual transmissions? What are people's reasons for choosing auto over changing gears yourself?...
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Last post by choco
Thu Mar 03, 2016 3:15 pm
Which alternator to buy?
Replies: 14
by
ponty »
Wed Feb 24, 2016 4:54 pm
Hi,
Just looking at purchasing a 120 or a 140 amp alternator for my build. Alternator will be mounted up to a small block Chev, running a/c, twin...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Fri Feb 26, 2016 5:05 pm
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Last post by steve the ford guy
Fri Feb 26, 2016 8:29 am
Help, VE sumo on an LS1
Replies: 9
by
34Chev »
Tue Feb 16, 2016 7:44 pm
Hi all, putting an LS1 in a model A, but run into another snag. Got a rear sump from a VE Commodore off a contact on this forum, as the standard sump...
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Last post by zuffen
Sun Feb 21, 2016 10:42 am
Oldsmobile help
Replies: 11
by
Mattyb »
Sat Feb 13, 2016 9:00 am
Theres been a truck in our family for three generations, it was originally found on a farm by my grandfather and restored to original, i have great...
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Last post by Mattyb
Tue Feb 16, 2016 3:16 pm
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Tue Feb 16, 2016 11:13 am
Best place in Vic for SBC parts?
Replies: 4
by
Outffocus »
Sat Feb 13, 2016 12:48 pm
Hey guys,
I'm after parts for my SBC. Things like inlet manifold, water pump, sump, alt, air con comp, etc.
I'm looking for the best place to buy...
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Last post by Outffocus
Mon Feb 15, 2016 10:25 am
Quick Change Diff Set Up
Replies: 5
by
BLKACE »
Mon Feb 08, 2016 6:40 pm
Hi there
Can anyone point me to someone in the SE suburbs of Melbourne that can correctly set up a quick change rear end. Looks like the spacing of...
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Last post by BLKACE
Sun Feb 14, 2016 11:39 am
Dolphin Temp Sender
Replies: 4
by
tinter »
Sat Feb 13, 2016 8:34 am
Hi, The Dolphin temp sender in my ride has started doing strange things, it began reading a few degrees hotter, then more, then more, till it was...
4 Replies
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Last post by tinter
Sat Feb 13, 2016 3:51 pm
LS1 into A model
Replies: 9
by
34Chev »
Sun Jan 03, 2016 12:51 pm
Got a 2001 Ls1 out of a VU SS ute, planning to fit it into an A model closed cab. Didn't realise that they come with a front mounted sump which is...
9 Replies
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Last post by bc201081
Fri Feb 12, 2016 6:10 am
DODGE FLATHEAD RUSTED SPARK PLUGS
Replies: 10
by
Unclerod »
Sun Jan 31, 2016 8:23 pm
I have a Dodge Flathead 6 which had been sitting in a paddock for a long time before i acquired it.
Now some may say why waste time and money on that...
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Last post by Kroombit
Thu Feb 11, 2016 11:55 am
engine pulley positioning
Replies: 15
by
gmh1975 »
Tue Jul 06, 2010 5:36 pm
Hi guys im curently going through the process of making a set of custom pulleys and bracktry for a supercharged holden 308.
Im just about to start on...
15 Replies
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Last post by mgtstumpy
Wed Feb 10, 2016 9:21 pm
Sbc rebuild
Replies: 11
by
petes32 »
Tue Dec 15, 2015 12:49 pm
Blokes,need some guidance on a sbc rebuild in wife's Anglia,the old engine is tired the turbo 350 is ok, motors leaking oil out of the usual spots so...
11 Replies
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Sun Feb 07, 2016 12:41 pm
king pins
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by
tudors »
Thu Jan 28, 2016 6:28 pm
Wear is a good place to get a set of king pins fittered for a twin spinner , Have new set and stubs are out off car
Cheers Garry ( MELB )
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Last post by tudors
Wed Feb 03, 2016 8:05 pm
SBC spin on oil filter adapters
Replies: 4
by
7cylinderHEMI »
Mon Jan 25, 2016 4:42 pm
Can anyone recommend where to get a spin on filter adaptor for my 283 chev engine ,,,I had the type that took a chev filter ,,when the engine can...
4 Replies
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Last post by Dave
Sun Jan 31, 2016 6:37 pm
EFI Windsor swap to Carb
Replies: 4
by
302-coop »
Wed Jan 27, 2016 10:01 pm
Hi All, can any one give me a run down on how to switch an EFI windsor to Carby etc, I understand that the ignition will need changing etc but not...
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Last post by 302-coop
Thu Jan 28, 2016 2:03 pm
EFI Windsor
Replies: 9
by
Brandycreek32 »
Wed Jan 06, 2016 8:46 pm
Have a 2001 EFI Windsor in 30 pickup wiring harness has been altered the motor runs etc but when the Gemini booster is connected and brake pedal...
9 Replies
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Last post by 302-coop
Wed Jan 27, 2016 9:55 pm
Which tailshaft
Replies: 9
by
monte »
Mon Jan 18, 2016 7:36 am
I have a EF ford type diff and a C4 auto ,What driveshaft will fit ,I seem to recall the front spline on the later 4 speed auto is the same as a C4...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Sun Jan 24, 2016 11:47 am
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Last post by zuffen
Fri Jan 15, 2016 8:38 am
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Last post by scooter33
Thu Jan 14, 2016 12:56 pm
Jag xj6 diff schemtic
Replies: 13
by
Tudor mick »
Mon Dec 28, 2015 9:33 pm
Hi all
I am looking for a drawing for a xj6 series 1 diff and control arm
I need info on the washers,spacers and seals for the lower rear control...
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Last post by thetbucket
Wed Jan 13, 2016 4:25 pm
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Thu Dec 31, 2015 8:23 am
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