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Some models did have a bush, but that looks modified or flogged out. I just used a suitable sized section of fibre reinforced plastic hose as a bush, which works well.


FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie

Hey Blacky, he is after a boot badge to copy!! I’m happy to lend him one but thought you might have one closer at hand.


FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie

You’re really getting on with it mate. Great work!


FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie

Yeah, these were quite a bit cheaper.


FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie

They are the other side of town from me. This bloke is a pleasant 1/2 hour drive away and a price I couldn't say no to.

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Thanks, that would be good Brett.

Centre fuel bowl was weeping seriously. Float height was high so I shimmed the valve seat and the issue ceased.

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Just resurrecting the old 13" chromies. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240330/078dad0ed1739e903a7dd85dd4276791.jpg Front 195/80 R13 are nearly as tall as the 195/75 R14 they are replacing https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240330/f5711999db4352bbf809e2c9f9b92b81.jpg The rears are 235/60 R13...

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$*#@ yeah!

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Ni cigar Greg

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Must be time to change wheels [emoji6]


FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie

Went for a drive and still some noise I think. I also heard it ping, up a hill at 2000rpm in top at 3/4 throttle. I'll have to investigate the gasket and will certainly look at the rares ones thanks Brett.

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I levelled the intake to match the headers prior to installation. The main issue is the curvature on the 1-2 and 5-6 intake runners, which requires clearencing the washers. The gasket I used was recommended as the one all the HQ racers were using, but both offered were the composite type. FB ute fix...

Thanks for the tip Brett. I do have the correct washer in there now. It was pretty obvious that the smaller one wasn't clamping on the exhaust manifold at all. If it recurs I will chase up the extractor gasket.

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Failed after six months.

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