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T5 or T56 from a Camaro should bolt straight up? Did 307 have same bolt pattern as LS1 etc?

FYI Ryco have the filter dimensions on their website. Marina isn't listed, but Z83B is listed under Austin Nomad and Kimberley, and Z23 is listed under Leyland P76 https://www.ryco.co.nz/catalogue/part/index/part/Z83b https://www.ryco.co.nz/catalogue/part/index/part/Z23

Is the oil filter on the sump or the block? Up to mid/late 1973, the oil filter was a Z83B located on the sump, then they changed it to a Z23 located on the block to be consistent with the Six. I got caught out by that, as my Coupe came with a later single carb engine installed, with a different filter to the original twin carb engine (that also came with it). Pay to check if someone's done that engine swap.

Was the wicker riveted through the top of the tube, without a drain hole at the bottom of the tube? Nice work though.

That'll be the carpets, the padded door mappings, and that cast iron twin carb manifold. Fyi, Lynx Australia still list an alloy twin carb manifold for the E-series engine. https://www.lynxauto.com.au/nomad-1500-1750-ohc-2-x-su-1-3-4.html Their single and twin Weber sidedraught manifolds are listed but out of stock.

Strangely, they didn't all get the brake booster. Mags were optional extra (which I've never seen in NZ), but TC had different hubcaps and radial tyres. Centre console and rev counter were most obvious interior improvements. Will upload the 12 page brochure later.

From wiki A43D Four speed automatic without lockup torque converter. This transmission model is not electronically controlled. It is instead controlled by throttle position and also by a governor. Manufacturer designation: Aisin Warner 03-71 Applications (calendar years): 1981 Toyota Celica Supra 1982–1985 Toyota Celica XX 2000G/S turbo 1982–1985 Volvo 240 2.1L Turbo I4 (AW71) 1985–1991 Volvo 740 2.3L Turbo I4 (AW71) 1985–1990 Volvo 760 2.3L Turbo I4 (AW71) 1985–1990 Volvo 760 2.8L V6 (AW71) 1988–1991 Volvo 780 2.3L Turbo I4 (AW71) 1987–1990 Volvo 780 2.8L V6 (AW71) 1991 Volvo 960 2.8L V6 (AW71 – Australia only) 1991–1995 Volvo 940 2.3L Turbo I4 (AW71) 1981 Toyota Pickup 2WD 2.4L I4 22R (California emissions only, Federal emissions used A43) 1982–1995 Toyota Pickup 2WD 2.4L I4 22R/RE 1982–1995 Toyota Cab/Chassis 2.4L I4 22R/RE (flatbed, cube, motorhome) 1995–2000 Toyota Tacoma 2WD 2.4L I4 2RZ 1982 Toyota Crown Royal 2.8L I6 5MG 1 2 3 4 Rev 2.452 1.452 1.000 0.688 2.212 A43DL Four speed automatic with lockup torque converter. Based on A43D. Manufacturer designation: Aisin Warner 03-71L Applications (calendar years): 1983–1985 Toyota Cressida 1982–1985 Toyota Land Cruiser 1982 Toyota Celica Supra 1990–1992 Volvo 740 2.3L Turbo I4 (AW71L) 1991–1997 Volvo 940 2.3L Turbo I4 (AW71L) A43DE Four speed automatic with lockup torque converter and electronic controls. Based on A43D. Applications (calendar years): 1982–1987 Toyota Cressida 1995-2002 Toyota Granvia 1983–1986 Toyota Celica Supra 1992-up Suzuki Sidekick (4L30E) 1995–1998 Volvo 960/S90/V90 (AW30-43LE) A44D Four speed automatic without lockup torque converter. This transmission is electronically controlled by an electronic shift control module. Mechanically similar to the A43D. Applications (calendar years): 1989–1991 4Runner 2001–2004 Toyota Tacoma 2WD 2.4L I4 2RZ A44DL Four speed automatic with lockup torque converter Applications (calendar years): 1982–1991 Toyota Van 3-YE 1989–1990 Volvo 740 GLE 16-Valve (AW72L) 1991 Volvo 940 GLE 16-Valve (AW72L) 1992–1995 Mitsubishi Montero 5 Dr. V43 (03-72L)(V4AW2) 1992–1995 Mitsubishi L300 – (P04v) (P03V) 1992–1995 Mitsubishi Express – (P03V) (V4AW2) 1997–1999 Hyundai Galloper A45DL Applications (calendar years): 1982–1990 Toyota Van 4Y-E This document http://www.natpronet.com/trans/A40.pdf says Toyota Vans 1984-89 2WD 4-speed A44DL 3Y-E

Bold As Brass, same as my TC.

Still waiting to get the Marina back (not that I'm concerned, sat long enough like most old school projects lol). Last update the engine had been started up, after fitting a new battery. Old one had died, strangely it was dated from the noughties but I'd bought it less than 5 years ago. Not something I'd thought to check when buying from Ripco or Supercheap. Had a little drama when they tried to move it, and the brakes had locked on. Traced to a seized caliper. More fun and games as it is fitted with Australian Girlock calipers, instead of the Girling LF14 calipers fitted to virtually every small British car in the 60s and 70s. None of the suppliers had details for them, so while I suspected the Girlocks should be identical to the Girlings, no-one could be certain, so they got sent off to a Hamilton outfit who specialise in overhauling the Aussie stuff. Ordered new elements for the factory-fitted Ramflo filters, took two weeks to cross the ditch.

Viva/Torana upper column bush $69.95 https://www.speedspares.net/7800269_p/7800269.htm Could be worth finding out if these guys have one. They list one for a late HA Viva. http://vauxhallgreenparts.com/viva.html

Ooh, I've got one of those in my slot car set. Looks like you got a bargain there @d.p.n.s

https://www.hobbycity.nz/collections/cars/products/fujimi-035468-1-24-nissan-march-g-ak11

Must try harder to make next month.

Know Ken and his builds from the Marina club forum and FB groups. @The Dude is the other Marina foamer.

Light car, light driver, light foot?

https://mpg.webix.co.uk/5-litres-to-mpg/ 5l/100km = 56mpg (Imperial)

Milly and Molly. Call the 2 door Mandy, and you've got this...

https://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/holden_identification

An Aussie guy is doing just that.

Sure would. On the future upgrade list. RV8 might have been cheaper than rebuilding the 4, would be tempted to do a V8 van if I had the room and money (and could find a good one).

All the missing parts have finally arrived, and been delivered to WAER. Dropped box at the COVID barrier at the front door, rang Eric to let him know, then had a brief socially-distanced discussion about the next steps. Waved to @piazzanoob when he walked out into the workshop just as I was heading off. Marina was sent off for a new exhaust, as the front pipe had rusted out and the rest of the system was heading the same way. Decided not to get too carried away, as the biggest restriction is probably the outlet from the stock cast iron manifold, even though it has a 4-2-1 layout. Did a bit of research on what MGB folk recommend, as it has a similar power range, and my cam is similar spec to a fast road MGB. Consensus was that the stock 1 3/4" was too small, and that 1 7/8" gave the best drivability and throttle response, but 2" gave a slight boost at the top end. Anything larger was found to give less power. Should give a little more power and a sportier exhaust note, as Leyland fitted the same piddly exhaust to the TC as they did to the single carb 1500 and 1750. Might have to save up some pennies to put it on the rolling road and see how it compares to the stock 90bhp at the flywheel.

If Burlen get their SU injection to market, 6 of these would look cool.

Isn't that how the TSI engines work? 1 litre triple with 170Nm of torque from 2000-3500rpm or 2 litre with 320Nm from 1500-4500rpm.

Hard to get parts for. Only 300-600 cars sold per year between 1958 and 1971. Assembled by Motor Holdings in Otahuhu from 1958-62 (alongside VW), before Campbell Industries took over and assembled in Thames from 64-71 (alongside Peugeot, Hino, Datsun and Toyota). Rambler assemblers at Motor Holdings Otahuhu in 1962.

Since Chrysler bought AMC, a hemi from a 300C should keep the DNA intact.