Flash Posted August 7, 2023 Author Share Posted August 7, 2023 Yep Alex, I know exactly what you mean about the conflicting float level info out there on the interwebs. I ended up going with the 38.5mm from bottom of float to gasket surface measurement that seems to be a popular choice amongst those running plastic floats. Mine was about 3mm out from this measurement at the start of the exercise. I've still got the carby off while I finish off my fibreglass hat, but it's going to be interesting to see if my tweak has made any positive difference. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Are you able to use a clear tube off a drain fitting on the bowl to measure the float level on these carbs? Handy when there's no data available, fuel in the hose will match where it is is the bowl 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 I don't know if there's a drain fitting but good idea though, Oh for a little window with a level line on it just like so many japanese carbs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 I dont know if this is a totally stupid idea or not but could you add a pulley between the driveshaft universal and your gearbox or axle and drive the AC pump from that. Obviously its only going to work when your moving but better then no AC at all? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locost_bryan Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 This is another dash option. The Mk2 Cortina GTE had this setup, with the gauges mounted behind a timber facia. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share Posted September 14, 2023 Thanks for posting those photos Bryan. Definitely the first time I've seen that setup. My mate Grant has a few MK2 GTs in his collection, but the gauge cluster looks quite different to the GTE. I always fancied this look. My first car was an Anglia 105e and back in the day you could buy a fibreglass dash for the 105E that mimicked this setup, but I was just a peniless school boy so I ended up making a gauge pod out of plywood that I covered in vinyl and then slapped it onto the Anglia dash with a few self-tappers. I thought it was the dog's bollocks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 2 hours ago, Flash said: Thanks for posting those photos Bryan. Definitely the first time I've seen that setup. Was a one year (1969) special from Ford NZ. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locost_bryan Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 29 minutes ago, Raizer said: Was a one year (1969) special from Ford NZ. I think Ford NZ did a copy of the English 1600E dash? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 15 minutes ago, locost_bryan said: I think Ford NZ did a copy of the English 1600E dash? Makes sense, they seem like a parts bin special using GT and 1600E parts. Meant to be NZ grown wood in the GTE at least, but the pattern sure looks like the E dash. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locost_bryan Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 That's what I recall reading, the wood and upholstery were done here to keep up the local content. They must have imported some GTs, as a school friend bought his brother's one with the "proper" GT dash. As an aside, I have a 3D printed replica of a BL Special Tuning 3-gauge cluster for my Marina, that replaced the radio speaker grille in the dash on the Group 2 rally cars. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locost_bryan Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 I can recall one of the speed shops in Christchurch selling a "pod cover" that fitted over one of those pressed metal 3-gauge mounting plates, that could be trimmed to match the dash shape, so you could imitate the GT dash look. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share Posted September 14, 2023 10 hours ago, locost_bryan said: That's what I recall reading, the wood and upholstery were done here to keep up the local content. They must have imported some GTs, as a school friend bought his brother's one with the "proper" GT dash. As an aside, I have a 3D printed replica of a BL Special Tuning 3-gauge cluster for my Marina, that replaced the radio speaker grille in the dash on the Group 2 rally cars. That looks bloody good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locost_bryan Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 This is how it looks in Ian Shaw's replica of the UDT World Cup Marathon V8 Marina. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 Thanks for posting the photo Bryan. If you didn't know any different you would think that was a factory "GT" option. Doesn't look out of place at all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 Seeking advice - any input would be greatly appreciated. Checking out the engine specs for the mighty Toyota 3Y engine, the factory thermostat opens at 85 degrees Celsius and they state that normal operating temps are anywhere between 85 and 100 degrees C. Using a laser temp gun, I've been able to ascertain that at operating temp out on the open road the van runs a top of 97C measured at the thermostat housing (the last engine point before the cooling system). Idling in my driveway all day long I'm also measuring a top of 97C. I don't know enough about Toyota engines to determine whether my current temps are too high, but it does make me nervous that I seem to be fairly close to the maximum temp stated by Toyota. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Tamer Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Thats Flash as Flash . Always nice to deal with people who are genuinely interested in what you are doing and what you have done. Bill has done a nice job to complement your own hard work. You must be rapt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Loving the '50s diner vibe you've got going there Gordon. Where's the jukebox? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmulally Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 @Flash I'm sure you're all over it but have you put in an airscoop to the radiator in the front? All the commer van's I have ever had have required it when lowered or they overheat at highway speeds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted November 27, 2023 Author Share Posted November 27, 2023 On 24/11/2023 at 14:11, Tiger Tamer said: Thats Flash as Flash . Always nice to deal with people who are genuinely interested in what you are doing and what you have done. Bill has done a nice job to complement your own hard work. You must be rapt. Thanks for the feedback @Tiger Tamer. Yep super chuffed with how it has turned out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted November 27, 2023 Author Share Posted November 27, 2023 On 24/11/2023 at 15:50, igor said: Loving the '50s diner vibe you've got going there Gordon. Where's the jukebox? @ igor , now there's a thought! A little Wurlitzer replica tucked up in one of the corners would look pretty cool I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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