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Jag Rear springs

Last post by jeffa « Fri Oct 11, 2024 9:10 pm
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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.

Last post by Twin Spinner « Fri Oct 04, 2024 2:04 pm
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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

Last post by Retro Boy « Sun Apr 21, 2024 10:40 am
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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.

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Sun Feb 18, 2024 6:10 am
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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.

Last post by jeffa « Sun Nov 19, 2023 1:59 pm
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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

Last post by jex « Tue May 16, 2023 11:39 am
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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
Evans waterless coolant

Last post by jex « Thu May 11, 2023 9:58 am
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by hudson nut » Tue Jan 24, 2023 12:26 pm

Is anyone using it, or it’s equivalent? Share your experiences,please.

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Last post by jex
Thu May 11, 2023 9:58 am
9 Inch Diff…….Help!

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Fri Mar 03, 2023 7:12 am
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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
Batwings for an Old school build

Last post by thatold.chevy « Mon Nov 07, 2022 12:06 pm
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by steve the ford guy » Tue Nov 01, 2022 9:20 pm

I'm wanting to fit a 34 Ford dropped beam front axle with a four bar on my build. Trying to find out what was used in the sixties before Pete and...

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Last post by thatold.chevy
Mon Nov 07, 2022 12:06 pm
164teeth ford windosr flywheel with 50oz balance

Last post by chop_shop « Mon Oct 17, 2022 10:13 am
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by chop_shop » Tue Oct 11, 2022 4:23 pm

HI, , does anyone know of a 164teeth ford windosr flywheel with 50oz balance ?

my combo is a little strange only because its what i have lying...

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Last post by chop_shop
Mon Oct 17, 2022 10:13 am
HK Holden to ford stud pattern

Last post by 36 roadster « Sat Oct 15, 2022 12:04 am
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by chop_shop » Mon May 09, 2016 11:39 am
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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 ?

Last post by uted « Thu Oct 06, 2022 9:27 am
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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

Last post by 46 deluxe « Thu Aug 25, 2022 5:22 pm
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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

Last post by YellowUte « Wed Aug 24, 2022 5:28 pm
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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

Last post by YellowUte « Wed Aug 24, 2022 5:26 pm
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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.

Last post by YellowUte « Wed Aug 24, 2022 5:22 pm
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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

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Thu Feb 10, 2022 2:05 pm
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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
HQ - steering box exploded diagram?

Last post by Jeff Hitchins « Tue Jan 18, 2022 2:09 pm
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by Jeff Hitchins » Mon Jan 17, 2022 10:39 pm

Hi Guys

Does anyone have an exploded diagram of the HQ type steering box they could share or point me to a link to one.

I have done a google...

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Last post by Jeff Hitchins
Tue Jan 18, 2022 2:09 pm
later model motor in X H panelvan

Last post by chop_shop « Tue Nov 09, 2021 5:07 pm
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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?

Last post by sloper « Tue Nov 02, 2021 4:22 pm
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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

Last post by chris spokes « Wed Sep 08, 2021 6:20 am
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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

Last post by jeffa « Mon Aug 30, 2021 9:22 pm
Replies: 7
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

Last post by 47merc « Thu Jul 29, 2021 2:02 pm
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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

Last post by 46 deluxe « Sun Jul 18, 2021 2:59 pm
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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

Last post by rog « Thu Jun 10, 2021 6:13 am
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by hudson nut » Tue Mar 02, 2021 5:48 am
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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
All fine but a very weak spark, engine will not start.

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Sun Jun 06, 2021 1:49 pm
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by 32chevy » Tue Jun 01, 2021 10:29 am

Hi,
The engine in the rod will not start. So far checked all of the below

Battery very good
Fuel pump very good
All lights and dash lights work...

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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Sun Jun 06, 2021 1:49 pm
330cu.in Hemi's?

Last post by Andyd « Tue May 25, 2021 11:25 pm
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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

Last post by 1934cv « Tue May 25, 2021 8:37 pm
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by 1934cv » Sun Feb 14, 2021 6:49 pm
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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

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Thu Apr 29, 2021 5:47 pm
Replies: 22
by monte » Wed Apr 21, 2021 3:54 pm
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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

Last post by Greg N Smith « Fri Apr 09, 2021 7:03 pm
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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
Jag front upper shock mount (attn Peter @Toprodz)

Last post by Sudsy « Sun Feb 21, 2021 9:51 am
Replies: 12
by chop_shop » Thu Jan 14, 2021 6:22 pm

Gday, since i cant PM, hopefull TopRodz see this this !...

I got some upper shock mounts from Toprodz for jag front end to run different shock, im...

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Last post by Sudsy
Sun Feb 21, 2021 9:51 am
Commodore 4L60e auto questions

Last post by uted « Mon Dec 28, 2020 9:17 am
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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

Last post by Mudgy « Sun Dec 27, 2020 10:49 am
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by David Rayner » Tue Oct 03, 2017 10:36 pm
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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

Last post by Litldv8 « Tue Dec 01, 2020 10:33 pm
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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...

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Last post by Litldv8
Tue Dec 01, 2020 10:33 pm
LS6 in a hotrod

Last post by pilot Dave « Wed Nov 25, 2020 5:42 pm
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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
XJ6 Inboard Brakes Upgrade to XJ40 Outboard Brakes Take 2

Last post by Newbee « Fri Nov 13, 2020 9:00 pm
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by grahamjb » Mon Oct 05, 2020 11:40 pm
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I am going to post in a new thread to see if the forum is having server memory issues with posting of photos - if it works I will continue so please...
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Last post by Newbee
Fri Nov 13, 2020 9:00 pm
Modifying a JAG IRS from Inboard Brakes to Outboard Brakes

Last post by Litldv8 « Thu Oct 15, 2020 7:33 am
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by grahamjb » Sat Sep 26, 2020 9:17 pm
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Fellas
I am rebuilding a Jag MK10 diff centre and fitting it to XJ6 series 1 swing arms with XJ40 hubs/drive shafts and outboard brakes.

The reason...
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Last post by Litldv8
Thu Oct 15, 2020 7:33 am
ID for inhibitor switch

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Mon Sep 28, 2020 2:55 pm
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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

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:01 pm
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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
using Speedi-Sleeves on undersize 8" ford axles

Last post by garya54 « Tue Aug 04, 2020 12:23 pm
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by garya54 » Mon Jul 13, 2020 10:48 am

Hi, the seal area on my 8 Ford 28 spline axles is worn and I was going to fit some 99138 Speedi-Sleeves on them but the axle diameters are under the...

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Last post by garya54
Tue Aug 04, 2020 12:23 pm
Cleveland oil filter

Last post by santa28a « Fri Jul 31, 2020 4:28 pm
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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

Last post by steve the ford guy « Tue Jul 14, 2020 10:42 am
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by RockinKees » Mon May 11, 2020 12:17 am
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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

Last post by jeffa « Mon Jun 29, 2020 9:45 pm
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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
Chassis Identification

Last post by jeffa « Mon Jun 29, 2020 9:34 pm
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by hudson nut » Wed Mar 25, 2020 12:14 am
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I'm trying to identify this chassis. I will post more photos, and features.
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Last post by jeffa
Mon Jun 29, 2020 9:34 pm
V6 fitting?

Last post by jeffa « Mon Jun 29, 2020 9:09 pm
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by 666 » Tue Jun 16, 2020 12:27 pm
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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

Last post by DumpRat « Wed Jun 17, 2020 10:09 am
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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

Last post by Sudsy « Fri Jun 12, 2020 9:00 am
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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

Last post by Large « Thu Jun 11, 2020 11:00 pm
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by Mopar Mick » Thu Jan 05, 2006 2:18 pm
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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
Carter Carburetor Main Jets

Last post by DumpRat « Thu Jun 04, 2020 9:08 am
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by DumpRat » Tue May 19, 2020 8:40 am

hi Guys and Gals,

so i have been mucking around with a Dual carb system for sometime and ive just come to start tuning it all in.

its a custom set...

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Last post by DumpRat
Thu Jun 04, 2020 9:08 am
35o Dip stick

Last post by mercury mitch « Sun May 31, 2020 6:01 pm
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by mercury mitch » Sat May 30, 2020 6:47 pm

I have a recoed 350 with a broken dip stick tube,anyone know how to extract the broken piece thanks Mitch

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Sun May 31, 2020 6:01 pm

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