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by suavemechanic
Wed Aug 03, 2011 10:16 pm
Forum: Electrical System
Topic: 2 speed wiper wiring question
Replies: 16
Views: 4774

Re: 2 speed wiper wiring question

cool ,those are great speeds ! my last ek had factory (?) 2 speed and i had to silicone the screen AND take an average over 15 seconds and multiply by 4 to pass inspection.....
cheers !
by suavemechanic
Wed Aug 03, 2011 6:07 am
Forum: Electrical System
Topic: 2 speed wiper wiring question
Replies: 16
Views: 4774

Re: 2 speed wiper wiring question

bezelbub ? yair i know him pretty well ! had a lot to do with him while i got the efi going.......
i reckon id be pretty good at electrical work if the parts i was wiring up actually worked !

in this case i have been providing power with the switch , but i have a suspicion i should be sending earth ...
by suavemechanic
Wed Jul 27, 2011 8:22 pm
Forum: Parts wanted
Topic: need a fuel tank ,qld....
Replies: 0
Views: 1803

need a fuel tank ,qld....

for those of you that have seen me on the side of the freeway most mornings
my tank is giving me trouble any one have a spare ( sedan ) ?
cheers paulo
by suavemechanic
Tue Jun 14, 2011 8:46 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: 202 Blue Vs Black
Replies: 6
Views: 2502

Re: 202 Blue Vs Black

hi
black motor has a better timing cover , there is an oil catching lip all around the gear to stop the famous red motor timing gear stop .
and " starfire " rods ,and the cam is like a 35/75
the efi system is pretty ordinary , i swapped mine for a red motor and holley and there isnt a lot of ...
by suavemechanic
Tue Jun 14, 2011 8:07 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Fuel tank
Replies: 17
Views: 1875

Re: Fuel tank

i know this is an oldish post but there is an easier way,
there is a foam product used in racing cars that comes in one inch cubes you keep shoving it in till its full .
the cubes are really porous and only use 1 percent of the volume they stop the sloshing really nicely
cheers !
by suavemechanic
Sun May 22, 2011 11:40 am
Forum: General sharing advice and experience
Topic: Bench seat alternatives for panelvan/utes
Replies: 4
Views: 1815

Re: Bench seat alternatives for panelvan/utes

hi , i had one with a hq seat in it with the fold down arm reat ( luxury ! )
every one said it wouldnt fit ....
put one rail on ,pack with spacers to suit,use grade 8 bolts thicker than original.
then drop a length of steel accross to the other side, place your spirit level on the steel
( or use a ...
by suavemechanic
Tue Apr 19, 2011 9:44 am
Forum: General sharing advice and experience
Topic: Heater
Replies: 11
Views: 1310

Re: Heater

hi i have done a bit of work on boats and the computer type fan wont push through a tube very well
whitworths ( boatie type version of a speed shop ) have a 12v" snail " type fan that is just the ticket and cheap i think im using a 2 and a 5 ohm resistor from jaycar to controll the speeds
bang that ...
by suavemechanic
Tue Apr 19, 2011 9:34 am
Forum: General sharing advice and experience
Topic: Thoughts on my resto
Replies: 16
Views: 1519

Re: Thoughts on my resto

i was on a job with an old bloke who rode a 42 harley with a side car
his gear box broke, it was midnight and we were sorting through a biscuit tin ( ! ) of old gearbox parts, none of which would have been classed as servicable 20 years ago
i said you know i can get you a new five speed box for like ...
by suavemechanic
Tue Mar 15, 2011 10:26 pm
Forum: General sharing advice and experience
Topic: making gaskets
Replies: 6
Views: 847

Re: making gaskets

thats a really good offer !
we got a sheet of head gasket material for an old 1940 s car
banging out the cylinder holes with side cutters wasnt as easy as we thought it would be....
i find the back cover of the yellow pages is perfect for most other jobs
by suavemechanic
Mon Feb 28, 2011 9:13 am
Forum: General sharing advice and experience
Topic: window squirters
Replies: 4
Views: 978

Re: window squirters

hi marv,
thanks ! i was looking at the thread and thinking...... grease nipple ?
glad some one tried it !
i have had a couple of these over the years and it seems like an accessory most people didnt bother with back in the days
like door locks and heaters
what a bunch of softies we have become !
by suavemechanic
Sat Feb 26, 2011 2:11 pm
Forum: Electrical System
Topic: 2 speed wiper wiring question
Replies: 16
Views: 4774

Re: 2 speed wiper wiring question

spark ! dont say that word ! i blew a LOT of fuses while i worked out my swap meet switch was well and truly cactus !
thanks that makes a lot of sense but a feel a relay coming on .......
will go and have a play
interesting to notice no one is mentioning intermittent on these modern wiper ...
by suavemechanic
Sat Feb 26, 2011 1:35 pm
Forum: General sharing advice and experience
Topic: window squirters
Replies: 4
Views: 978

Re: window squirters

do they throw the range rover in for that price ?
thanks ill keep an eye out now i know what to look for
cheers !
by suavemechanic
Sat Feb 26, 2011 1:33 pm
Forum: Electrical System
Topic: 2 speed wiper wiring question
Replies: 16
Views: 4774

Re: 2 speed wiper wiring question

hi thanks for the replies
the vn diagram i found was a bit soft and i found it hard to read as i am not using the vn switch
and the switching is the part i need to nut out

fbidek is correct

do i flash power to the park wire or earth ?
by suavemechanic
Fri Feb 25, 2011 11:01 pm
Forum: General sharing advice and experience
Topic: Black 202 injected
Replies: 5
Views: 889

Re: Black 202 injected

hi i have one in mine with no chassis kit
just a fabricated gearbox mount and hr front end,
should be rego ed on monday ( qld )
i have had an ek with a chassis kit and they are really good !
and you get the gearbox mount which was my main concern at the time ( i have since learned to weld ! )

mine ...
by suavemechanic
Fri Feb 25, 2011 10:43 pm
Forum: General sharing advice and experience
Topic: window squirters
Replies: 4
Views: 978

window squirters

hi ,i have a pair of d shaped blocks on the wiper pivots with a little tube on the end
air gun ,soaking in thinners etc did nothing so i unscrewed the little brass screw and
NOTHING ! no hole , no wonder no water comes out !
what am i looking for ?
and where does the tube run and can it be fitted ...