SOHC 10,724 Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 My mk4 zyepher zodiac gearbox jumped out of 2nd twice wile engine braking on a super steep hill, what would cause this? last time it was jumping out of 3rd because of the shifter rod hitting the floor. I wonder if the extra engine braking was shaking shaking it out? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ajg193 9,234 Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 Worn spacer/circlip in the gearbox allowing the gear to move away from synchro under decel load? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tortron 64,044 Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 flogged syncros, flogged rubber mounts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crash 372 Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 My Dad has a 1929 Dodge, usual stuff for that era, flathead 6 with 6 volt electrics etc. Kinda a dumb question but how big and juicy should the spark at plugs be? Have changed the coil as original is suspect and has ignition key built - in to the end. Pain in the butt. Anyway the replacement 6 Volt coil seems to check out OK resistance wise but when cranking on a good (n.o.s) plug the spark is kinda weak. Any thoughts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yowzer 33,847 Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 How's the points / dwell angle? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crash 372 Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 Yeah good point, not checked. These things have an advance/retard lever up on the steering wheel that turns the distributor a bit, and I did notice that the distributor seemed a bit loose on the mount. More research required. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SOHC 10,724 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 I got a 2nd cheap OBD scan tool and it’s the same as the 1st, won’t connect, just says failed to connect Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kws 4,491 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 Anyone know where in NZ to buy a rubber washer for my radiator fill plug? ID is about 18mm OD 30mm. Would've been about 2mm thick. Its probably imperial too, so maybe 3/4". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tortron 64,044 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 cut one from your sheet of choice anzor maybe https://www.anzor.co.nz/washers/rubber-and-plastic-washers/epdm-washers/m12-x-32-x-3-epdm-washer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
datlow 21,636 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 Surely seal imports in Lower Hutt could whip one up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tortron 64,044 Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 Does Japan have a carjam thing? asking cos my DR on carjam says previously registered in Japan and first rego in NZ 1989, so curious if i can use the frame/chassis number to dig up some documents Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kyteler 60,487 Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 Just now, tortron said: Does Japan have a carjam thing? asking cos my DR on carjam says previously registered in Japan and first rego in NZ 1989, so curious if i can use the frame/chassis number to dig up some documents All the data is available but at a price because in Japan you can get the info but you have to physically go into the licencing agent and pay some fees. I can dig up the name of the place if you want, not sure off the top of my head. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tortron 64,044 Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 depends on the fees i guess, sounds like if you gotta pay a bloke to pay a bloke to go stand in line it might surpass my mild interest $200usd is out of my interest range lol https://japancarhistorycheck.com/japanese-owner-history/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kyteler 60,487 Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 Yeah, potentially. That's the jist though, pay a bloke to organize someone to get the info then to translate it. I think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kicker 18,923 Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 I've been in contact with them already about a bike, no info for motorcycles apparently. Edit: I was looking for export cert and got this back "Hello, unfortunately it is impossible to obtain registration documents for motorcycles." 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kicker 18,923 Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 If its already been reg'd in NZ you won't need it, I was following it up cos I wanted to reg my KDX which had been imported but never reg'd and the export cert lost. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tortron 64,044 Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 no i just was curious if i could get any info on its time in japan life on a japanese farm, providing gentle nangs to the cows etc 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kyteler 60,487 Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 7 minutes ago, tortron said: no i just was curious if i could get any info on its time in japan life on a japanese farm, providing gentle nangs to the cows etc Lol, cows. One of the best things about Japan is the massive lack of livestock compared to here. Rice fields and other crops everywhere, we drove all over and saw one farm that had cattle/livestock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tortron 64,044 Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 I mean there's at least 2 cows there 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kws 4,491 Posted Wednesday at 02:50 Report Share Posted Wednesday at 02:50 On 20/02/2021 at 21:52, kws said: Anyone know where in NZ to buy a rubber washer for my radiator fill plug? ID is about 18mm OD 30mm. Would've been about 2mm thick. Its probably imperial too, so maybe 3/4". Just as a followup, grabbed one of these from M10 and there are a couple that stretch over nicely. Shame to spend $30 for one seal, but ill use the others at some point. https://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/swordfish-flat-rubber-washer-assortment-725-piece/p/337199 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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