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Ls1 camaro sump
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pilot48 »
Wed May 02, 2018 8:01 pm
G day has any one used a Camaro sump conversion on a ls1 to get the deep part at the back. If so how dose it effect the oil filter. I am fitting one...
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Last post by pilot48
Thu May 03, 2018 5:20 pm
Babbit to Slipper Bearing Conversion
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Andyd »
Sun Apr 01, 2018 1:24 pm
Does anyone know of any engine reconditioning shop with experience in converting babbit bearings to slipper bearings.......ideally for 1928 Chrysler...
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Last post by Outback
Mon Apr 30, 2018 5:44 pm
Repco pistons
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by
sloper »
Sun Apr 22, 2018 9:18 pm
Goodaye all
Pulling down the Chev 265 and found it has repco pistons with WX1924 stamped on them.
Problem is l dont know if there standard or...
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Last post by sloper
Sat Apr 28, 2018 9:04 am
DIY Ls1 stand alone engine harness.
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by
Swift Sampson »
Wed Jan 17, 2018 12:39 am
Has anyone here ever modified their own stand alone engine harness? I have the harness and feel confident to have a crack at it but the bulk of the...
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Last post by perry
Tue Apr 24, 2018 9:08 pm
Holden Engine
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monte »
Sun Apr 15, 2018 4:13 pm
Does a 308 holden have the drop down on the sump at the rear or the front and is a Chev the same :D :D
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Last post by van460
Tue Apr 24, 2018 9:41 am
Radiator Corrosion Inhibitor....which one?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
Replies: 12
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
Replies: 29
by
hot rod andy »
Sun Feb 04, 2018 5:12 pm
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
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Last post by Blow1940
Wed Feb 14, 2018 10:27 am
Another brake problem Handbrake
Replies: 16
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monte »
Wed Feb 07, 2018 3:07 pm
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?
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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?
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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
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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
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Last post by Shabby T
Sun Jan 07, 2018 6:00 pm
308? engine number
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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monte »
Tue Oct 17, 2017 2:09 pm
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?
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by
Mudgy »
Mon Jul 31, 2017 2:26 pm
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
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by
36 roadster »
Sun Sep 03, 2017 9:41 pm
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
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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
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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
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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?
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by
steve the ford guy »
Wed Oct 11, 2017 11:12 pm
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?
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by
David Rayner »
Thu Jun 01, 2017 2:18 pm
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
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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?
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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???
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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
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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
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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
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by
tinter »
Sun Sep 10, 2017 6:58 pm
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
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Sun Sep 17, 2017 2:31 pm
12v to 6v reducer for guages
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by
MickD »
Sat Sep 09, 2017 6:34 pm
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
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Last post by Sudsy
Wed Sep 13, 2017 2:16 pm
floor shift to lc torana
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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
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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
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by
monte »
Wed Jul 12, 2017 5:39 pm
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
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by
Large »
Mon Jul 24, 2017 9:05 pm
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
Replies: 25
by
monte »
Wed May 03, 2017 8:28 pm
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?
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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
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