RUNAMUCK Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 H165, with four link. So they bolt into a B310* *so I'm told They're plenty strong enough/easy to get new heads for too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProZac Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 If you're keen on pulling the carbs to bits, we can sort you out with using the wet blaster (vapor blaster) at uni. It cleans up aluminium casting like nothing else I've ever used. Simply amazing. internal coating stuff sounds like complete waffle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProZac Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 And by carbs, I clearly mean throttlebodies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share Posted June 9, 2020 Just now, ProZac said: If you're keen on pulling the carbs to bits, we can sort you out with using the wet blaster (vapor blaster) at uni. It cleans up aluminium casting like nothing else I've ever used. Simply amazing. internal coating stuff sounds like complete waffle. Seriously? well keen on that, was planning on dropping the whole lot off to a fella I know with one, the finish is just awesome! There are posts about Nissan throttle bodies that strong cleaners rip a coating off, my interpretation was guys pulled the butterflies and never took care to seat them properly, giving the impression of a removed coating. how much do you have to strip down for blasting or do you just have at it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProZac Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 For the throttlebodies I'd strip them completely last part. The media will get everywhere. It's worth it though. Get all the steel bits zinc plated and gold chromated, they'll look better than brand new :-). Hit me up on the ol faebos and we'll sort it :-). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share Posted June 9, 2020 Just now, ProZac said: For the throttlebodies I'd strip them completely last part. The media will get everywhere. It's worth it though. Get all the steel bits zinc plated and gold chromated, they'll look better than brand new :-). Hit me up on the ol faebos and we'll sort it :-). Sounds good, i'll have a close look at what I have to do to strip them and be in touch about blasting "It won't happen overnight, but it will happen" Darn you for suggesting gold chromate, that is actually a really good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProZac Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 cheap too, chch metal refinishers do good work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share Posted June 10, 2020 9 hours ago, ProZac said: cheap too, chch metal refinishers do good work More I think about this, the more we need to discuss the details further! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg193 Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 If you do one component you will have to do every component or your OCD won't rest 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProZac Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 5 hours ago, ajg193 said: If you do one component you will have to do every component or your OCD won't rest Quoted for truth. It's a slippery slope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share Posted June 11, 2020 Thanks guys, i'm trying to ignore the incoming realities right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 I'd go with the A87 head. The closed chambers will give better combustion dynamics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted April 19, 2021 Author Share Posted April 19, 2021 6 minutes ago, RUNAMUCK said: I'd go with the A87 head. The closed chambers will give better combustion dynamics. Totally agree, if it passes all the key inspections I think it will get skimmed, the ports cleaned up, reassembled and matched with new flat top pistons in the block. Just don't want to get all carried away and excited until I have confirmation it is healthy enough to continue with 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Start with a hardness test. I've had quite a few heads go soft from getting too hot. (I believe @sheepers had some Warp-O-Matic sponge M series head rehardened once though? (Because good M series heads are rarer that a hens tooth stuck in a unicorns hoof) Dave Rosewarne from CHS once showed me (as he was condemning a head a bought in for testing) that if the circle where the head bolt washers rest is sunk in, that's a warning sign that the metal has lost its hardness. (The washers sink into the metal, which reduces the clamping force of the head bolts) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 17 hours ago, RUNAMUCK said: I'd go with the 12A drillport. The extra holes will give better doort dynamics. Yes- I agree with Bart on this one. It just makes sooooo much sense to ditch the Austin/Merc engine and fit a beer keg. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted April 20, 2021 Author Share Posted April 20, 2021 Nothing too wrong with the merc engine, but you've got my attention, what stage cam would you recommend for the drillport? 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 for the meanest brapping you'll want the lumpiest port you can get.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyperblade Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 I'm using the Deutsch HD30 bulkhead connectors and found them great. You can get a cheaper version HD20 which is composite instead of aluminum and they come in various mixtures of pin sizes max being 47. https://www.msel.co.nz/epages/motorsportelectronics.sf/sec69a2cb9283/?ObjectPath=/Shops/motorsportelectronics/Products/CONHDP242447SK https://www.msel.co.nz/epages/motorsportelectronics.sf/sec69a2cb9283/?ObjectPath=/Shops/motorsportelectronics/Products/CONHDP262447PK Total from msel would be $160incl But you will need the crimpers for the pins (but might be able to borrow some from someone) and personally I would recommend a mounting plate to stop them spinning. If you want to see an HD30 fitted in person just send me a pm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 4 hours ago, Hyperblade said: I'm using the Deutsch HD30 bulkhead connectors and found them great. You can get a cheaper version HD20 which is composite instead of aluminum and they come in various mixtures of pin sizes max being 47. https://www.msel.co.nz/epages/motorsportelectronics.sf/sec69a2cb9283/?ObjectPath=/Shops/motorsportelectronics/Products/CONHDP242447SK https://www.msel.co.nz/epages/motorsportelectronics.sf/sec69a2cb9283/?ObjectPath=/Shops/motorsportelectronics/Products/CONHDP262447PK Total from msel would be $160incl But you will need the crimpers for the pins (but might be able to borrow some from someone) and personally I would recommend a mounting plate to stop them spinning. If you want to see an HD30 fitted in person just send me a pm. That looks like the ticket, cheers! Had a look at mil-spec ripoff sockets on aliexpress, coming from working with Amphenol mil-spec daily nothing on there looked moderately capable of surviving so something legit is welcome! Actually keen to have a look, the original loom comes through this boot, not excited about making additional holes in the firewall where possible so if I can get an idea of size/bulk and get it to fit in, thats a bonus! I already have a good selection of crimp tools and plenty more at work, no worries if I need to buy another pair, I convinced myself years ago tools are a totally different budget........ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregT Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 To answer your question elsewhere....I heard through a friend who knew the purchasers of my old 1600 that one had bought the other out and was going it alone. About a year later I was told in passing that it was finished. We've moved since they bought it off me and if he'd ever wanted to show me it finished he'd have a problem finding me now. My old house plus the neighbours were demolished post quakes. The valves in the US spec 1800 head were bigger than the OE 1600 and memory says bigger than NZ 1800 too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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