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by Craig Allardyce
Wed Jan 19, 2022 7:40 am
Forum: Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: New Brake Drums ?
Replies: 93
Views: 11932

Re: New Brake Drums ?

eBay ad says they suit EJ EH Craig, which ran the same wheels as FE -EK. Not that I would put much stock in what an eBay seller says, but I reckon the problem comes when the wider brakes and drums are used with early wheels. You can see that the hubcaps sit out further from the wheel on the HD HR r...
by Craig Allardyce
Tue Jan 18, 2022 10:08 pm
Forum: Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: New Brake Drums ?
Replies: 93
Views: 11932

Re: New Brake Drums ?

It's amazing what transpires overtime and gets lost in conversation. I hope no one is running these drums with standard rims. The original drums were dished as was the rim. Think about it. The stud mounting face on EJ EH drums is flush with the outer rim of the drum. THIS FOULS on standard FB EK rim...
by Craig Allardyce
Fri Jun 25, 2021 7:52 pm
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: Sunnytim's EK 225 Carlsbad Black Hydramatic (3)
Replies: 209
Views: 12965

Re: Sunnytim's EK 225 Carlsbad Black Hydramatic (3)

Looking great Tim. Love your work.
by Craig Allardyce
Fri Jun 25, 2021 7:49 pm
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: Grecian White/Apache Red 225
Replies: 352
Views: 46736

Re: Grecian White/Apache Red 225

Yes thanks mate. Still going well. Pipe size I used was 1/2" which is larger ID than the main gallery. I went larger to compensate for the number of restrictions from fittings and bends.
by Craig Allardyce
Mon Jun 21, 2021 7:10 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Grey Motor teardown
Replies: 39
Views: 1907

Re: Grey Motor teardown

Unless I've missed something, those big end bearings are not correct. No grey motor ever had side flanges on those bearings. You just cant fit them in unless the crank or rods have been modified. Only one main bearing set was configured this way because of end thrust loads on the crank.
by Craig Allardyce
Sun Jun 20, 2021 4:09 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Harv's marinised grey motor thread
Replies: 23
Views: 1497

Re: Harv's marinised grey motor thread

Nice work Andrew.

I'll plug this into my program and see how it comes up. Pity I already have had my cam ground by Clive. He never recommended this one at all knowing that it was for a crossflow headed grey.
by Craig Allardyce
Tue Apr 27, 2021 9:13 am
Forum: General sharing advice and experience
Topic: Steel timing gear for a EK grey motor
Replies: 9
Views: 899

Re: Steel timing gear for a EK grey motor

I wrote this some time ago, and the info is a little dated: http://www.fbekholden.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=13931&p=205186&hilit=harv+timing+gear+guide#p205186 Most of the steel gears being flogged by resellers appear to be the Speco MFXCAM units. I've used them before (and am abou...
by Craig Allardyce
Thu Apr 22, 2021 7:43 pm
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: Grecian White/Apache Red 225
Replies: 352
Views: 46736

Re: Grecian White/Apache Red 225

Yep Blacky, my long trips are a problem now. Hopefully things get better down the track. Thanks Errol, going ok. Thanks Tim, Buster is flat out sleeping. I'll ask him tomorrow 😂 Looks like Molly is a car nut too. Buster has a little friend now that keeps him busy and very tired. Beau. DSC_0012.JPG D...
by Craig Allardyce
Wed Apr 21, 2021 12:30 pm
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: Grecian White/Apache Red 225
Replies: 352
Views: 46736

Re: Grecian White/Apache Red 225

Been a while since she's had a trip.
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by Craig Allardyce
Wed Feb 26, 2020 3:48 am
Forum: Other Events, Shows etc
Topic: Maffra vehicle collection
Replies: 4
Views: 616

Re: Maffra vehicle collection

That was a real surprise that little museum, saw the GTR-X there, Harrops Howler plus a bunch of rare Grey motored speed parts goodness there on our way to Launceston nats a few years back I never get bored going there Blacky. It's great that they rotate in and out different collections every 4 mon...
by Craig Allardyce
Wed Feb 26, 2020 3:46 am
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: Seagull Grey EK 2106
Replies: 461
Views: 37708

Re: Seagull Grey EK 2106

Looking for a reason not to sell this set up, its doing my head in. Health reasons and lack of use are creeping in. Seriously torn.
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by Craig Allardyce
Sat Feb 22, 2020 10:21 pm
Forum: Other Events, Shows etc
Topic: Maffra vehicle collection
Replies: 4
Views: 616

Maffra vehicle collection

I've been asked to display my FB in the collection for 4 months. The display is called "Maffra Marvels" and features local vehicles of all makes and eras. It is listed on their Facebook page and website. Display starts tomorrow till end of June. I'm honoured to be able to fly the flag for ...
by Craig Allardyce
Tue Apr 09, 2019 6:38 am
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: Grecian White/Apache Red 225
Replies: 352
Views: 46736

Re: Grecian White/Apache Red 225

5/8 wally
by Craig Allardyce
Wed Apr 03, 2019 9:14 am
Forum: FB EK Nationals
Topic: Cylinder head pick up
Replies: 0
Views: 459

Cylinder head pick up

Anyone going to the Nationals that can pick up a bare cylinder head at Narellan NSW for me?