Popular Post MACKAZ Posted August 20, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2020 Back together, rerouted plug leads so they're a bit tidier. I'll have a look around and get some plug lead holders. Got a couple of of vacuum ports to block off. But yeah, fingers crossed it fires up on Saturday 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKAZ Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 Had another go. Still no joy. Now petrol is leaking out of the pump diaphragm and floats are stuck. Checked pump specs and it seems its nominal rating is compatible with the Holley. Ordered a rebuild kit from Proparts. Strip and rebuild when this arrives. I might have a go at dribble feeding it if Old boy visits today. I will get it to work, it isn't going to beat me 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKAZ Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 Dribble feed did the job. Had a small fire. Had a lol. Started first pop. It runs good. Time to pull it out and put it in the corner. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKAZ Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 Real quick clip. The "Yeah" is Miss 13 recording. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKAZ Posted August 29, 2020 Author Share Posted August 29, 2020 And it begins. Have not rekitted one of these 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MACKAZ Posted August 31, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 31, 2020 Reassembled carb. Went well until I went to put the base plate on. FUCK!!! 2 bolts short. Tore shed apart looking for them. No dice. Was googling what thread they were and found this NO wonder I couldn't find them, they were never there. So.... Try again on weekend 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKAZ Posted September 3, 2020 Author Share Posted September 3, 2020 Thought I'd have a look and see what was out there in the way of a engine mount. The Falcon ones have terrible angles to try and work with. Perusing Trademe and bingo GU Nissan Patrol. 4 bolt bottom one stud top. Perfect. A sterling price of $67 for the pair delivered. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MACKAZ Posted September 5, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2020 Fired it up again. Fiddle with distributor a little bit. Floats a little high. Fiddle with them a little bit. Sat there idling unassisted for two minutes. 45psi of oil pressure at idle. Couple of good full throttle revs, neighbours poking their heads out. Bloody sterling engine. Old man suitably impressed 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKAZ Posted October 18, 2020 Author Share Posted October 18, 2020 1st bit of work on this since surgery. Since engine lifter has been repossessed by Dad needed to come up with a solution to get engine and box out again. Made this, its very below average but it worked And got it out and gave it a wash Decided to swap out the front spindle assemblies Yay for vented discs Chassis number of donor for future reference 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKAZ Posted October 18, 2020 Author Share Posted October 18, 2020 Cut the remnants of the Holden engine mounts off, and while at it decided to cut the original Mitsubishi ones out I will need to reinstate a gusset from spring tower to the chassis. I separated the engine and box and removed the flex plate. I'll source some longer bolts for the flywheel and some for the pressure plate. And it appears Dad may have brokered a swap, my spare 3 speed for a single rail 4 speed, from what I can gather it's had a cut n shut done on the shifter and cannot be fitted back into a Falcon. 3 speed is in his possession so I'm waiting on him, if not I'll put it back in with one I got 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MACKAZ Posted October 20, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2020 Had Miss13 as an assistant last night. First was punch in a spigot bearing. Part number 6003-2RS for future reference. Bit of hands on experience in the way of roughing up the flywheel. Fit flywheel, found 2 bolts don't line up! Quick call to Dad to confirm and he has struck it before. Also confirmed in Fordforums. Mark out the two offending holes and slight finesse with a file. Forgot to photograph this stage. I made a couple of tiny packers and put them in the voids to take up any play that may occur. In speedway circles it is common for guys to bore all 6 holes oversize, but this has a tenancy for the flywheel coming loose. This is a better alternative. Gave Miss13 the job of applying Loctite threadlocker to the M10x1.25x30 12.9 capscrews (quoted for future reference. Torque to 100nM, spec is 83nM, was recommended by Fordforums member as at 83nM he was finding flywheel coming loose. He used this method, (slightly longer capscrews, Loctite and a little more torque) and has had no further issues 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKAZ Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 Couple of small things done. Tidied the last bits of OEM Mitsi mount off. Performed a little "finessing" on the Patrol mounts to make them fit. Drivers side. Passengers side. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKAZ Posted November 7, 2020 Author Share Posted November 7, 2020 Received confirmation new gearbox is a Borg Warner single rail 4 speed, as to whether its a close or wide ratio box I will find out upon receival. Goon was supposed to deliver it to Old Boy yesterday at the track. Bah, wait another week or so. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKAZ Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 Took possession of a XD 4.1 Borg-Warner 4 speed. Unfortunately it's not the fabled close ratio box, but it's supposedly as strong as a T5. I'll order a clutch tomorrow as I have the regular 24mm input spline where as the 4 speed is 27mm. I'll also give it a thorough steam clean too, been in a speedway car for a season doesnt help in the cleanliness department. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKAZ Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 Clutch kit didn't arrive, oh well. Pulled the stick off, pretty bloody rusty. Cleaned that up and gave it a lube, and in typical fashion the bloody e clip went flying upon reassembly. Gave it a wash this morning and a wire wheel just now. I'll paint it on the weekend 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKAZ Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 After throwing my toys out of the cot at our parts department my clutch kit has finally been ordered, 3 days later. Spewing. Oh well OS Whangarei meet tonight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKAZ Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 Only 3 days late. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKAZ Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 Just encountered some issues. Mr AEG Bosch can take care of it This one here I will need to remove this stud and tap into the adapter plate. Its right where the pivot bracket is. Another trip to work with the bell housing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKAZ Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 And another damn it. This hole here is 16mm too small to fit the release bearing carrier On a positive the XY release bearing works with 4 speed carrier And my XY yoke fits as well Release bearing number for future reference 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MACKAZ Posted November 23, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 23, 2020 Feels like it's taken forever but it's now a complete unit apart from master and slave cylinders 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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