south sea pommie in aussie
-
Posts
13 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Never
south sea pommie in aussie's Achievements
-
south sea pommie in aussie joined the community
-
We used to get this problem with the old v8 cummins ,flywheel coming loose and fretting.What we used to do was flat it with a file and oil stone then apply bearing blue to one face and bolt them together and check the contact area. we aimed for 90 - 95 % Then the flywheel bolts were loctited. But firstly tension two flywheel bolts without loctite then apply loctite to the other two .This stops the loctite from running up the threads and getting between the crank and the flywheel then remove other two and loctite Good luck drilling and wiring.Loctite is the best thing,you can buy a loctite cleaner and primer to make an extra good job.
-
We used to get this problem with the old v8 cummins ,flywheel coming loose and fretting.What we used to do was flat it with a file and oil stone then apply bearing blue to one face and bolt them together and check the contact area. we aimed for 90 - 95 % Then the flywheel bolts were loctited. But firstly tension two flywheel bolts without loctite then apply loctite to the other two .This stops the loctite from running up the threads and getting between the crank and the flywheel then remove other two and loctite
-
I have found that taking away and using only electric is a waste of time .The engine need a constant flow of air over it as well .I use a good viscous fan and a complimentary electric that comes on with the a/c and when necessary in traffic on a hot day ,usually above 35 C will bring it on,but no overheating problems though.The big electric fans just draw too much power which means the alternator has to work too hard in the hot conditions.I also tried two 16 inch thermo fans on my 67 mustang with a warmed up 289 .Absolute pain in the arse not keeping it cool enough ended up going back to a solid fan but a high rev one that the blades flatten out a bit too decrease noise all good.Keep in mind that we use our cars in temps up to and around 42 C .If you want to run electric only the cooling system needs improving,Eg a custom made x flow desert cooler radiator made from aluminium ,then the fans are hardly necessary. As well as having a helper fan on our later 2500"s they also had more and bigger blades on the mechanical fans .I have a couple here with 13 blades on them.i think need to check.
-
daft question about brakes..
south sea pommie in aussie replied to Shed 1969's topic in Running Gear
Gee mate if we got caught in Australia modifying brakes like that we would strung up and shown no mercy.I would be going back to the original spec that way there's no issues .I have 4 spare ones here ,but that's of no use to you.Sorry. -
Nang i have done exactly what you are talking about .Made the bush out of a new large flat washer ,re-drilled the flange and used datsun tail shaft bolts. Works a treat.Used the tridat unis on the outer axle Saves alot of money .
-
The second screws you are talking about secure the arm rest to the trim and have nothing to do with holding it on the door .Handle, arm rest screws and off she comes.Then the two screws for the wood,lock knob and lift this up out of the door.
-
Remove the x member .Only eight bolts and it will swing down enough.Taking it out only requires two more bolts in the lower control arms and leaves you with plenty of room. to
-
Have to agree with pertronix very reliable
-
Balancing makes such a big difference and is definitely worth it.
-
Don't use heat or a press only ends up in tears .I made a puller out of billet steel ,the flange covers the whole thing and uses the wheel studs to pull on.It cost about $200 to make and saved a heap of trouble.I had used the other methods nearly using up all my spares .With the puller and one hit it just pops apart .Copy one of the ones on google and any machine shop could make it for you and then you can share it around,believe me its worth it.
-
Clutch pedal judder can also be hot spots on the plate or oil contamination ,so best to get the clutch checked out when you have it apart.
-
Only way is with a puller and any machinist could knock one up in about an hour out of billet steel then you will have one that you can lend others.Dont use a press or heat ,it will wreck the shaft.
-
Are we not getting away from the fact that the rockers are case hardened and if there is wear on the faces ,they need replacing .No matter how you set the tappets you are only treating the symtom and not the cause .Do it once and do it right .Not adding a bodge to another bodge.The smoke is worn valve guides and the noise sounds like piston slap or a noisy gudgeon bush ( little end)either way your engine is showing signs of wear.If you insist on wanting to adjust the tappets with wear on the rocker arm face ,buy a cheap chinese dial gauge and magnetic base and check your clearance by using this to measure your clearance on the top of the rocker.But this is still only putting off the inevitable.