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Radiator Corrosion Inhibitor....which one?

Last post by Twin Spinner « Sun Apr 15, 2018 11:03 am
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by Andyd » Fri Apr 13, 2018 5:48 pm

I have been using Castrol Corrosion Inhibitor concentrate in a small can that I mix with water over the past few years, I have in the past used 2...

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Last post by Twin Spinner
Sun Apr 15, 2018 11:03 am
Jag front wheel bearing help

Last post by Grazza « Tue Apr 10, 2018 7:53 pm
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by Zapp69 » Mon Mar 26, 2018 11:34 pm

So ive taken on a Job that was already underway. 46 Jailbar

The Chassis has been fitted with a Jag front end but I dont know what model or year,...

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Last post by Grazza
Tue Apr 10, 2018 7:53 pm
F100 wheel cylinders and 1940 brakes

Last post by Oldcol « Fri Apr 06, 2018 10:26 am
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by Roger Roach » Tue Apr 03, 2018 6:18 pm

Hi I was wondering if any knows if you can fit F100 wheels cylinders (1970s style) to the 1940 Ford brakes. I only ask as Im about to start on the...

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Last post by Oldcol
Fri Apr 06, 2018 10:26 am
LS1 or GEN3 hemi

Last post by Newbee « Tue Mar 27, 2018 10:33 pm
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by dodgebuildup » Fri Mar 09, 2018 4:22 pm

Hi all fellow Ozrodders
Got some questions regarding the two above engines. Everyone says LS the little truck but I'm a bit iffy on that. My mate...

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Last post by Newbee
Tue Mar 27, 2018 10:33 pm
Question for the Mopar guys

Last post by Andyd « Tue Mar 27, 2018 2:01 pm
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by T1916 » Mon Mar 26, 2018 10:09 am

Hi , guys

360 with 727 auto, at what throttle position should the kick down cable or rod start to work. Mine kicks down at about 2/3 throttle....

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Last post by Andyd
Tue Mar 27, 2018 2:01 pm
Mystery sidedraughts

Last post by GBS « Sun Mar 11, 2018 3:53 pm
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by Harv » Sun Feb 04, 2018 3:29 pm

Ladies and Gents,

Looking for some help please in identifying the carbs in the photo attached. The photo was posted in a HAMB bellytank thread, and...

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Last post by GBS
Sun Mar 11, 2018 3:53 pm
Vs commodore rack length

Last post by rog « Thu Mar 08, 2018 12:58 pm
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by rog » Tue Mar 06, 2018 11:49 am

Hi all, read a post/tech article awhile back about fitting an l300 front to cars/rods (think the post was sly fox, but was a tech from peter...

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Last post by rog
Thu Mar 08, 2018 12:58 pm
PBR brake calliper ID

Last post by Chrisso « Sat Feb 24, 2018 6:57 pm
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by 32tub » Sat Feb 24, 2018 4:22 pm

Hi all

Can anyone identify this PBR brake calliper, it has PN 138 cast on it.

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Last post by Chrisso
Sat Feb 24, 2018 6:57 pm
Rover 3500 gearbox?

Last post by zuffen « Sat Feb 17, 2018 3:45 pm
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by 666 » Tue Feb 06, 2018 9:34 am

Hi, I have a Rover V8 from a early P6 and would like to convert it to a manual box. A box from a P6 or SD1 are a little hard to find so I wondered if...

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Last post by zuffen
Sat Feb 17, 2018 3:45 pm
ford 9" handbrake cable question

Last post by Maffra « Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:51 am
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by hot rod andy » Sun Feb 04, 2018 5:12 pm
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can someone shed some light on this handbrake actuator lever, what type of cable/ clevis end is required ?
i've not come across this type before...
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Last post by Maffra
Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:51 am
T700 / T400 torque converter

Last post by Blow1940 « Wed Feb 14, 2018 10:27 am
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by 36 roadster » Wed Feb 14, 2018 7:19 am

Does the T700 (early manual type) use the same converter as the T400 or any other GM box?

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Last post by Blow1940
Wed Feb 14, 2018 10:27 am
Another brake problem Handbrake

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Fri Feb 09, 2018 7:11 am
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by monte » Wed Feb 07, 2018 3:07 pm
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I have the brakes working great for the brake test but the handbrake is another story ,
I have a Eb Falcon diff with dics brakes on it that have the...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Fri Feb 09, 2018 7:11 am
Buick V6?

Last post by davidb « Wed Feb 07, 2018 8:49 pm
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by 666 » Wed Jan 31, 2018 3:54 pm

Hi, I am looking at a 78 evenfire V6 Buick motor. Car someone shed some light on them good or bad. Cheers.

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Last post by davidb
Wed Feb 07, 2018 8:49 pm
Quick question: correct thermostat?

Last post by Shabby T « Wed Jan 31, 2018 4:40 pm
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by Outffocus » Sun Jan 21, 2018 6:03 pm

Hi,

I'm running a 383 Chev pushing out around 450 -500 hp. It's in a Cadillac and I'm running an alloy radiator with twin thermos.

I need to...

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Last post by Shabby T
Wed Jan 31, 2018 4:40 pm
Ford Banjo diff

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Mon Jan 08, 2018 6:43 am
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by Newbee » Sat Nov 18, 2017 12:27 am

What year did Ford introduce the banjo diff, was it in the Customline era or Barge Fairlane ?

We're they 9 Diffs (I assume this is the diameter of...

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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Mon Jan 08, 2018 6:43 am
short oil filter for small block windsor ford

Last post by Shabby T « Sun Jan 07, 2018 6:00 pm
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by Jeff Hitchins » Sat Dec 23, 2017 5:54 pm

Hi everyone

I have been asked a few times about the short oil filter on my Windsor motor so I thought it might be useful to others to post this up....

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Last post by Shabby T
Sun Jan 07, 2018 6:00 pm
308? engine number

Last post by Dave « Thu Dec 28, 2017 5:03 pm
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by jex » Mon Dec 04, 2017 12:16 pm

I have what I think is a 308 but I cant find any information on the web on the engine number stamped on it. The number is Q 910308 P. I suspect it is...

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Last post by Dave
Thu Dec 28, 2017 5:03 pm
1969 Capri to ford 5 stud

Last post by chop_shop « Mon Dec 18, 2017 6:59 am
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by chop_shop » Wed Oct 11, 2017 4:06 pm

Guys, mucking around with a 69 Capri, and want to upgrade to falcon 5 stud pattern with vented rotors, it already has what look to be xw rotors but...

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Last post by chop_shop
Mon Dec 18, 2017 6:59 am
55 Customline chassis

Last post by vandy5 « Fri Dec 08, 2017 11:51 pm
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by vandy5 » Fri Dec 08, 2017 12:24 pm

Guys
Got a chance to pickup a 55 Ford Customline chassis with motor and drive chain attach, V8 motor has been out in the weather for a long time but...

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Last post by vandy5
Fri Dec 08, 2017 11:51 pm
9 inch diff axle lengths

Last post by fatoztina40 « Mon Nov 27, 2017 2:15 pm
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by fatoztina40 » Mon Nov 27, 2017 12:30 pm

Hey guys im looking at buying a pair of axles for my 9 inch. Just wondering if im after a total width bolt up face to bolt up face of 62 inches. Does...

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Last post by fatoztina40
Mon Nov 27, 2017 2:15 pm
Tri-power adaptor

Last post by 666 « Sat Nov 25, 2017 9:37 pm
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by 666 » Sun Nov 19, 2017 6:40 pm

Hi, I found a 4 barrel to three two barrel adaptor from Speedway motors in the US. Anyone know anything about them? They supply the manifold, carbs...

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Last post by 666
Sat Nov 25, 2017 9:37 pm
y block dipstick

Last post by ken1939 « Mon Nov 20, 2017 7:20 am
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by 38chev » Sun Oct 22, 2017 6:01 pm

gday

have a 272 y block in the shed with a missing dipstick.
Anyone able to give me some measurements, overall length say from bottom edge of...

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Last post by ken1939
Mon Nov 20, 2017 7:20 am
Points or electronic dizzy

Last post by Harv « Sun Nov 19, 2017 3:16 pm
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by monte » Tue Oct 17, 2017 2:09 pm
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OK what are opinions on running an old points dizzy as against electronic thingoes ,I have a points one on the Clevo now and are trying to decide...
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Last post by Harv
Sun Nov 19, 2017 3:16 pm
Flathead six with a turbo?

Last post by Mopar Mick « Mon Nov 13, 2017 10:27 pm
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by Mudgy » Mon Jul 31, 2017 2:26 pm
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Hi All,
I spotted this on the weekend on FB, you think this is possible? An old 37 Dodge six cylinder....

I dunno who owns it.

Cheers,...
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Last post by Mopar Mick
Mon Nov 13, 2017 10:27 pm
T700 info needed

Last post by uted « Wed Nov 08, 2017 12:43 pm
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by 36 roadster » Sun Sep 03, 2017 9:41 pm
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On top of an early ('94 Statesman) T700 there is a small (3/16 maybe) tube sticking out, pointing backwards. Where does this go/lead to? Also, there...
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Last post by uted
Wed Nov 08, 2017 12:43 pm
Ls engine mounts jag front

Last post by hotrodsteve « Tue Nov 07, 2017 11:28 pm
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by fatoztina40 » Tue Nov 07, 2017 9:28 am

Hey guys just wondering what engine mounts are best to use for a jag front using ls motor. I understand the mounts will need modifying on the front...

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Last post by hotrodsteve
Tue Nov 07, 2017 11:28 pm
EFI Windsors

Last post by chop_shop « Mon Nov 06, 2017 9:30 pm
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by big woody » Mon Nov 06, 2017 4:05 pm

Hi Everyone
Looking for some advice from the Ford experts.
I have the opportunity to purchase an EFI Windsor, but which one?
Should I be using the EL...

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Last post by chop_shop
Mon Nov 06, 2017 9:30 pm
XG Falcon Ute fuel tank Vents

Last post by zuffen « Mon Nov 06, 2017 8:08 pm
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by Angry » Thu Nov 02, 2017 9:53 pm

Im building a 64 F100 , and have a AUXR8 for the running gear...
Ive pulled the old fuel tank out of the cabin and moiunted a XG Falcon Ute EFI fuel...

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Last post by zuffen
Mon Nov 06, 2017 8:08 pm
engine rebuilds?

Last post by steve the ford guy « Sat Oct 28, 2017 10:35 pm
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by steve the ford guy » Wed Oct 11, 2017 11:12 pm
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Hi all, something I noticed that seems to be neglected on here is how to rebuild and modify the engine. Nearly everyone in the Construction section...
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Last post by steve the ford guy
Sat Oct 28, 2017 10:35 pm
Which Ford Engine?

Last post by rog « Tue Oct 17, 2017 8:05 pm
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by David Rayner » Thu Jun 01, 2017 2:18 pm
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I wish to build a Model T, C-cab van. I'm a Ford nut so only a Ford engine will do but which one? Because the engine will be exposed, looks are very...
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Last post by rog
Tue Oct 17, 2017 8:05 pm
front tailshaft yolk

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Sat Oct 14, 2017 8:32 am
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by big woody » Mon Oct 02, 2017 9:42 am

Good morning
To all those smarter than me out there (just about everyone), I'm looking for some help.
I have a 2L Cortina engine in my current...

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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Sat Oct 14, 2017 8:32 am
Sta-bil?

Last post by BobS « Sun Oct 08, 2017 9:50 pm
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by Mopar Mick » Thu Oct 05, 2017 11:14 pm

I am of the belief that todays' petrol has a shelf life of only 3 months. :shock:

I have heard of a product called Sta-bil which is a fuel...

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Last post by BobS
Sun Oct 08, 2017 9:50 pm
Y Block to singlerail???

Last post by Oldcol « Thu Oct 05, 2017 7:53 pm
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by lowxm » Fri Sep 29, 2017 12:06 pm

anyone put a single rail behind a y block?

I've heard of people doing it, just wondering how they did it?

thanks
sam

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Last post by Oldcol
Thu Oct 05, 2017 7:53 pm
Sump plug kits - where to buy

Last post by KustomKulture62 « Mon Sep 25, 2017 4:16 am
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by KustomKulture62 » Sat Sep 16, 2017 5:06 am

I'm wanting to weld a sump plug into a Commodore transmission pan and can't locate a kit anywhere.
Been to all the car part places and other...

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Last post by KustomKulture62
Mon Sep 25, 2017 4:16 am
Custom Oil Pan Fabrication

Last post by buickroadster « Sun Sep 24, 2017 6:30 am
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by mickusmickus » Tue Jul 11, 2017 11:24 am

Gday all,

I am currently working on an engine swap for my 1964 Vauxhall Victor. I am throwing a 1.9L Starfire engine in it and need to have the sump...

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Last post by buickroadster
Sun Sep 24, 2017 6:30 am
Wheel bearing question

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Tue Sep 19, 2017 3:33 pm
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by tinter » Sun Sep 10, 2017 6:58 pm
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Hello, Recently I replaced the wheel bearings on a tandem axle caravan. After 10,000kms they were checked to find the bearings had become a darkish...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Tue Sep 19, 2017 3:33 pm
4L60E Transmission electric oil cooler plumbing

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Sun Sep 17, 2017 2:31 pm
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by KustomKulture62 » Sat Sep 16, 2017 5:17 am

I've recently purchased a B&M electric oil cooler for the 4L60E and am woundering has anyone ever fitted one and if so which method is best to plumb...

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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Sun Sep 17, 2017 2:31 pm
12v to 6v reducer for guages

Last post by MickD « Thu Sep 14, 2017 4:24 pm
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by MickD » Sat Sep 09, 2017 6:34 pm
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Went into Jaycar to get an LM317ic & a few resistors & capitators to make a little 12volt to 6volt reducer to run the 6v guages in my Cusso the other...
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Last post by MickD
Thu Sep 14, 2017 4:24 pm
sealed gel cell batts in the boot; good? bad?

Last post by Sudsy « Wed Sep 13, 2017 2:16 pm
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by Outffocus » Mon Aug 14, 2017 8:48 pm

Hi,
I'm going to mount my battery in the boot of my 61 Caddy (big car! long elec travel!) and am considering going with a sealed gel cell (I think...

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Last post by Sudsy
Wed Sep 13, 2017 2:16 pm
floor shift to lc torana

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Wed Sep 13, 2017 6:36 am
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by gazza1 » Tue Sep 12, 2017 12:19 pm

hi all need some help.i have an lc torana 202 trimatic that want to install a Gemini floor shift to.have looked under car and with the colum shift...

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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Wed Sep 13, 2017 6:36 am
Flathead Power brakes

Last post by Twin Spinner « Sun Sep 10, 2017 8:45 pm
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by 47merc » Thu Aug 10, 2017 1:31 pm

I want to fit power brakes (vacuum) to a Flattie engine that has an Offenhauser triple carb manifold on it. The manifold has 2 vacuum ports on it....

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Last post by Twin Spinner
Sun Sep 10, 2017 8:45 pm
wiring question

Last post by monte « Thu Sep 07, 2017 7:58 am
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by monte » Wed Jul 12, 2017 5:39 pm
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I have the battery in the boot and ran a positive lead to the starter motor ,I want to put a fuse or breaker on this lead ,is this normal to do this...
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Last post by monte
Thu Sep 07, 2017 7:58 am
Potential Ford Pre-Crossflow 250/c4 combos

Last post by Large « Thu Sep 07, 2017 1:19 am
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by Large » Mon Jul 24, 2017 9:05 pm
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Just picked up a pre-crossflow 250, standard stromberg carb, period speco exhaust manifold, standard dizzy converted to electric.

I want to put it...
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Last post by Large
Thu Sep 07, 2017 1:19 am
Holden brake advice needed

Last post by van460 « Wed Sep 06, 2017 5:55 pm
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by monte » Wed May 03, 2017 8:28 pm
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i have a hk front end in the rod and HQ/Wb whatever girlock front callipers .I have a HQ type master cylinder ,now it seems that all these master...
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Last post by van460
Wed Sep 06, 2017 5:55 pm
Chev piston numbers?

Last post by torana68 « Sun Sep 03, 2017 4:51 pm
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by chev63 » Sat Sep 02, 2017 5:59 pm

While pulling down a SBC today I noticed the pistons have had numbers hand stamped into them, they read.....9 9 9 8 on the right bank and 9 8 11 10...

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Last post by torana68
Sun Sep 03, 2017 4:51 pm
Speedo

Last post by Sudsy « Sat Aug 19, 2017 7:31 pm
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by monte » Thu Aug 17, 2017 8:50 am

What gauges have people used in their rods ,speedoes are a real expensive item to buy new ,any ideas on a cheap way or has anybody got any for sale...

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Last post by Sudsy
Sat Aug 19, 2017 7:31 pm
Flathead Power brakes

Last post by Oldcol « Thu Aug 10, 2017 3:35 pm
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by 47merc » Thu Aug 10, 2017 1:32 pm

I want to fit power brakes (vacuum) to a Flattie engine that has an Offenhauser triple carb manifold on it. The manifold has 2 vacuum ports on it....

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Last post by Oldcol
Thu Aug 10, 2017 3:35 pm
stromberg copies

Last post by nrnr29 « Wed Aug 02, 2017 6:06 pm

by nrnr29 » Wed Aug 02, 2017 6:06 pm

Hello, need some feedback from anyone who has purchased or used the Stromberg 97 copy carbie from speedway.
they have their own patent version...

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Wed Aug 02, 2017 6:06 pm
hz girlock caliper

Last post by 37fordpu « Wed Aug 02, 2017 4:55 pm
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by 37fordpu » Tue Aug 01, 2017 1:14 pm

Hi does anyone know what size thread the bleed screw for a hz girlock caliper is .Brake shops have told me different sizes so I dont want to use the...

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Wed Aug 02, 2017 4:55 pm
tripower

Last post by turns « Wed Jul 26, 2017 7:33 pm
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by nrnr29 » Tue Jul 25, 2017 7:13 pm

Hello, i currently have a 350 chev engine (mild/stock) with a turbo 400 trans. i am considering to remove the holley and install stromberg 97...

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Wed Jul 26, 2017 7:33 pm

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