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by John
Mon May 23, 2016 10:11 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Any advice please guys
Replies: 17
Views: 1726

Any advice please guys

I am at my wits end. If I cant get this sorted no renmark for me :( A few weeks back on a normal run the 138 started missing and back firing really badly and loudly. To the point it was kangaroo hopping along the highway. I persisted and it seem to come right. I made it home, pulled the dissy cap of...
by John
Fri May 13, 2016 9:10 am
Forum: FB EK Nationals
Topic: 34 days to go!!
Replies: 2
Views: 839

Re: 34 days to go!!

26 days until we leave for our first nationals.
by John
Tue May 03, 2016 10:37 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Cant get the EK running right :(
Replies: 8
Views: 1114

Re: Cant get the EK running right :(

I had real trouble with a red 6 when I replaced the spark plugs, I had an electronic dizzy and set the plug gaps at 20 thou. After months of playing up and checking everything but the plugs I found out I should have had them set at 60 thou! It was the magic cure. The reason I mention this is it sou...
by John
Tue Apr 26, 2016 10:15 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Cant get the EK running right :(
Replies: 8
Views: 1114

Re: Cant get the EK running right :(

thanks guys.
Ill try both ideas.
by John
Mon Apr 25, 2016 7:49 pm
Forum: Parts wanted
Topic: I need a spare dissy and carbie
Replies: 1
Views: 693

I need a spare dissy and carbie

I'm after a dissy and carbie for a grey. Ideally in perfect condition but will look at anything.
by John
Mon Apr 25, 2016 6:50 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Cant get the EK running right :(
Replies: 8
Views: 1114

Re: Cant get the EK running right :(

Oh and its a grey :)
by John
Mon Apr 25, 2016 6:04 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Cant get the EK running right :(
Replies: 8
Views: 1114

Cant get the EK running right :(

Ive been getting Betsy ready for the trip to Renmark. She had a moment on a run on Saturday where she started to jerk ( About 50 MPH) then backfiring a lot. A real lot. I kept going as I wasn't far from home and she seemed to come right. But since then cruising about 45 mph she seems to have a miss....
by John
Thu Apr 14, 2016 2:38 pm
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: My Chopped wagon
Replies: 567
Views: 50341

Re: My Chopped wagon

Bloody hell. Its looking awesome !!
by John
Thu Apr 14, 2016 2:07 pm
Forum: FB EK Nationals
Topic: The tassie crew
Replies: 6
Views: 1028

Re: The tassie crew

How many stubbies from Melb to renmark ?
I know the boat from Devonport to Melbourne was about 9 stubbies last trip.
Just trying to get the budget done...
by John
Thu Apr 14, 2016 1:46 pm
Forum: FB EK Nationals
Topic: The tassie crew
Replies: 6
Views: 1028

The tassie crew

There are 4 of us in 2 cars. My EK and Stephens FB coming. On the Spirit of Tas on the Wednesday Night. Casual drive to Sea Lake on Thursday. Staying the night in Sea Lake then through to Renmark on the Friday. Leaving on the Monday, staying in Sea lake Again Monday Night then onto the Boat Tuesday ...
by John
Tue Sep 29, 2015 9:04 pm
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: Rusty EK,s Ute
Replies: 658
Views: 73336

Re: Rusty EK,s Ute

Good luck mate!
I really would like to check it out one day. I'm in Hobart 2 days every bloody week :)
by John
Sun Sep 06, 2015 7:34 pm
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: 62 EK holden getting another life in Tassie.
Replies: 160
Views: 20633

Re: 62 EK holden getting another life in Tassie.

Just clocked up 3000 miles in her.
Keen for renmark :)
by John
Sun Sep 06, 2015 6:48 pm
Forum: My FB EK
Topic: Rusty EK,s Ute
Replies: 658
Views: 73336

Re: Rusty EK,s Ute

awesome to see some progress mate !
by John
Mon Jun 08, 2015 9:01 pm
Forum: FB EK Nationals
Topic: 2016 SA Nationals
Replies: 46
Views: 8515

Re: 2016 SA Nationals

Well, Im coming with a Mate . He is bringing his FB. Accommodation is booked.
Shit, better start making sure the old girl is right.
by John
Sun May 31, 2015 7:54 pm
Forum: What's happening in Tasmania?
Topic: Tassie Fb EK car club
Replies: 32
Views: 4313

Re: Tassie Fb EK car club

So guys and girls, what do you think. Do we do this?
I am keen.
If nothing else its an excuse for a beer :)