bugger
I was told the same thing by someone else too.
will have to rethink
it was a running motor, just had a sticky valve apparently,
the plan was to replace the lifters, and as two of them won't come up I was going to pull the cam, and replace the timing gear, and thought I would have a look at the big end bearings while it was apart (which aren't too bad), the head was also sent off for machining and possible valve regrind. This is when I noticed the ridge was pretty bad and bores worn.
So I guess I could just throw it all back together with new lifters and timing gear, or go the whole hog.
mmmm.....
ok, you've just about convinced me.
I don't mind spending some cash, but if its going to end up being a grand or two then that will hurt a little
best place to source engine parts?
Thinking of early model mechanics, you can also try rodney grima, at mount vernon/horsley park.
I got all the head work and trick bits from terry king (dominator), then fitted it all myself. Got the car going, drove it around abit, then took the car to rodney for finishing touches, I saved a bit on assembly, but rodney set her up a treat. A bit more money spent for him to give the car a big once over, and the fb drives like new.He even stored the car for me and worked on it after hours to save some dosh.
pm me for a number if you like. As i hade a hard time finding a mecahnic willing to touch a grey at a reasonable price.
I think about three grand to four grand will build you a tough grey motor. remebering i spent about $1500 alone on my head, double spring lifters, larger valves, unleaded conversion (a waste of money), and crack test and port and polish.
I got all the head work and trick bits from terry king (dominator), then fitted it all myself. Got the car going, drove it around abit, then took the car to rodney for finishing touches, I saved a bit on assembly, but rodney set her up a treat. A bit more money spent for him to give the car a big once over, and the fb drives like new.He even stored the car for me and worked on it after hours to save some dosh.
pm me for a number if you like. As i hade a hard time finding a mecahnic willing to touch a grey at a reasonable price.
I think about three grand to four grand will build you a tough grey motor. remebering i spent about $1500 alone on my head, double spring lifters, larger valves, unleaded conversion (a waste of money), and crack test and port and polish.
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Hey guys,
just wanted to mention that after sloth replied I looked up bursons and found one in penrith. A guy there named Dave was really helpful and found me a new harmonic balancer for $60, new cluth (EH type) $237.50 (less if you have exchange) and full gasket set top to bottom for $85.
I'm pretty happy with that!
lifters have been impossible to find but cam-tech can regrind them.
Greg
just wanted to mention that after sloth replied I looked up bursons and found one in penrith. A guy there named Dave was really helpful and found me a new harmonic balancer for $60, new cluth (EH type) $237.50 (less if you have exchange) and full gasket set top to bottom for $85.
I'm pretty happy with that!
lifters have been impossible to find but cam-tech can regrind them.
Greg
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