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by Blue
Thu Jul 01, 04 4:59 pm
Forum: Transmission, Axle & Brakes
Topic: 4 Speed Lubrication
Replies: 7
Views: 1209

These old transmissions can get real noisy if you run them on thinner oil than EP90, and Dave is right, ATF is the hot tip for faster shifting. I put a 90% ATF 10% EP90 mix in Petes 4 speed for a compromise, and that seems to be fine. The other problem with running straight ATF is that unless all th...
by Blue
Sun Jun 27, 04 5:17 pm
Forum: Past Events
Topic: Festival Of Speed.
Replies: 13
Views: 6931

The altereds made everything else sound like Lambrettas! A very dull program indeed, what was the point of any of the interviews?
by Blue
Fri Jun 25, 04 3:39 pm
Forum: Restoration & Miscellaneous
Topic: Plasma Cutter
Replies: 2
Views: 443

I borrowed one a few years ago, it made a very neat job of removing inner wheel wells but it didn't like paint, It had to be bare metal, don't know if thats the case with them all.
by Blue
Thu Jun 24, 04 5:12 pm
Forum: Transmission, Axle & Brakes
Topic: 3 speed with overdrive or 5 speed manual
Replies: 24
Views: 2010

And if any of you need a bolt in overunning clutch for a 727, I have them in stock!
by Blue
Wed Jun 16, 04 9:23 pm
Forum: Bodywork, Chassis & Suspension
Topic: upper balljoint trouble
Replies: 12
Views: 1415

Whack your pickle fork in there tight to get some pressure against the spindle, then carefully warm up around the top of the spindle and the ball joint should pop out, you shouldn't need to use much heat and it won't harm the spindle. It is easier to separate components from each other while they ar...
by Blue
Sun Jun 13, 04 6:14 pm
Forum: Restoration & Miscellaneous
Topic: 2" TTI Header install in A body
Replies: 16
Views: 1410

Yes everything is mounted off the frame, unlike the other tricker looking conversions that use the original shock mount that was never designed to take the full weight of the car. Bill has destruction tested the componenets so you know they won't fail. This is the only kit I know of that fits, works...
by Blue
Sun Jun 13, 04 2:04 pm
Forum: Restoration & Miscellaneous
Topic: 2" TTI Header install in A body
Replies: 16
Views: 1410

The alterkation "H" frame is a beefy piece, at least as strong as a K frame so no problem. I ordered mine without mounts as I use a motor plate, but they are normally welded to the "H" frame, any flavour you like small block, bigblock, hemi, whatever!
by Blue
Sun Jun 13, 04 1:06 pm
Forum: Restoration & Miscellaneous
Topic: 2" TTI Header install in A body
Replies: 16
Views: 1410

Yes that's right, only the rack would need to be changed to go RHD, Andy and Bill Reilly who makes it have it all figured out as Tweety is at Bill's as we speak being converted. Of course the plan has changed and it's getting a full strut front end now ..... You can use any oil pan you like with an ...
by Blue
Sat Jun 12, 04 6:54 pm
Forum: Restoration & Miscellaneous
Topic: 2" TTI Header install in A body
Replies: 16
Views: 1410

Here's mine when I mocked it up.
by Blue
Sat Jun 12, 04 6:46 pm
Forum: Restoration & Miscellaneous
Topic: 2" TTI Header install in A body
Replies: 16
Views: 1410

You will have to take the starter out for sure, You will need to raise the motor and tilt it for each side to go on also. Get the car raised up as high as you can so the headers aren't hitting the ground as you are trying to work them into position. If the heads have studs for the headers you will n...
by Blue
Fri Jun 11, 04 6:42 pm
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: 318 engine info needed
Replies: 16
Views: 2209

And at +60 with 3 liners you wouldn't want it either.....
by Blue
Tue May 25, 04 8:01 pm
Forum: Restoration & Miscellaneous
Topic: Exhausts - anyone built their own??
Replies: 7
Views: 985

Many times, places like Demon tweeks stock a verity of bends and you just weld 'em up, that's how most big bore systems have to be made. Just plan it out carefully, measure twice cut once. Hang the mufflers first choosing a position that gives the most ground clearance and tack everything up first b...
by Blue
Mon May 24, 04 5:50 pm
Forum: Restoration & Miscellaneous
Topic: blown drums
Replies: 22
Views: 3577

There is a decibel limit as regards exhausts, MOT stations have no means of checking this so it will be down to the tester. You can certainly get nicked for it though, and the traffic police do have the means to check it! From memory the limit is 90db from a given distance from the car. Those Moroso...
by Blue
Mon May 24, 04 4:37 pm
Forum: Transmission, Axle & Brakes
Topic: speedo drive
Replies: 9
Views: 1522

Miles, you've got mail!
by Blue
Mon May 24, 04 4:33 pm
Forum: Engine, Carburation & Electrics
Topic: 'Polysphere' 318?
Replies: 5
Views: 1659

Poly 318's are hard to get parts for, they have never been considered a performance engine, last ones were in '66 cars.