G'day,

Myself and my dad have recently bought a 1978 TD Gemini that was built into a rally car in 2003 to compete in the 'Gemini Series' (which had specific rules but has since been replaced with a new one make series, freeing us up for some more modifications).

The two mods I'm looking into are installing an electronic ignition system and secondly a limited slip diff. This question is regarding the electronic ignition.

First off, sorry I couldn't list the engine model as I'm not familiar with these cars as you can tell. If you want I can take a picture of the engine bay (or a specific part of the engine if you can tell me what to assist with identification) if that helps.

hey everybody.

Im putting out the call for an air conditioner compressor. Must be the type with the universal mounting housing. Must be in working condition and reasonably clean. doesnt have to have any fittings but it must be a Vee belt style pully with an electric clutch (that works).

Im in the southern suburbs of Adelaide.

Looking at paying around 30-40 bucks for one that is in good cond.

CHEERS
Ryan

HI All, can anyone help, yesterday driving my 66 HR, after about 30 mins i noticed a smell coming from the engine. it almost smelt like sewage or sulfur [rotten eggs].

I have no idea what has caused it and then this morning the car would not start. Has something burnt out??? my first thought was maybe something to do with old water in the radiator??

any help is appreciated

HI All, can anyone help, yesterday driving my 66 HR, after about 30 mins i noticed a smell coming from the engine. it almost smelt like sewage or sulfur. I have no idea what has caused it and then this morning the car would not start. Has something burnt out???

any help is appreciated

Hey guys i was just wondering if it would be worth paying to get the 253 a freshen up. Not really sure what it would need so we will just say a full rebuild for now.

How much do you think i would be looking at, please dont say call around becuase i wouldnt have a clue what price figures here.

I would want it drive in drive out.

Should i just keep going the 253 as is until she lets go?

Should i scrap the 253 and go a commy v6 :( ...i know it would be the smarter move but i would hate to see it go.

And before anyone says go get a 308 and use it as a boat anchor, i like the 253 it has enough power for me, its not a race car. And as far as i know (have been told) its the biggest engine you can get licensed in the car.

Just wondering. Went to turn me old premier over. I had accessories light come up but no kick. Checked the plug wires etc. My guess is the coil has sh*t itself. How do i test it? Or have i drawn conclusion to early. Please help. Me Premier is a daily driver.

Myself and my friend recently rebuilt my 202 black motor and we had a decent crow cam sittin round (35603) so we threw that guy in but in the fitting notes it states that it needs computer modifications which makes sense, but there is no straight foward solution to my problem :P ive looked around at things people have done to their 202's and one of the options i read about was an XF/XE ecu and TB and another was a Delco 808 ecu and a VN TB which sounds alright if i were to invest in a Kalmaker setup but the ignition is still oldskool dizzy i was wondering if i got the CAS from the EST version of the 202, all the necessary sensors and be running a coil pack and have all of this controlled by the Delco 808 remapped does anyone have any opinions or advice to offer me?

Related to previous post, when I moved the timing around with the dizzy to try and figure out what was going on, I found the PCV valve which is fairly new would start this buzzing sound, sort of a fairly energetic rattle...what would a PCV have to do with timing??

Thx

Trueheart

GDay peeps i have a uc torana auto with a 202, its been running fine untill the weekennd..
i had the fuel gauge stop working so i was taking it easy and filling up when i can, till saturday when i went to the shops and
i think i ran it dry.. b4 it stopped it gurgleed like it was gettin dry and now it wont turn over..
i have battery power and it clicks over but dosent seem to kick over the engine like theres no fuel..

i unplugged the fuel pipe rail that connects to the fuel filer but no fuel ran out.. is this how it supposed to be, or does it suck the fuel thru as it goes...
any help with fixing this issue would b great and also i need to know how to fix my fuel gauge im sure its the fuel sender.. help please..

Hi;

Had heaps of grief with an engine 'miss' in the old 186, found what looked to be a small ball bearing jammed in the rubber tube from auto timing advance unit on dizzy that goes to manifold. Has anyone heard that that is used for a purpose (or could have been from previous owner) or was it obviously not supposed to be there.? Seems to be running better without it though.

Thx

Trueheart

Howdy,
I have a EK Ute in Brisbane with a rather tired 186 that is using a little too much oil for my liking. I think it is time for some work. I am after some contacts in brisbane that may be able to help with either an engine rebuild or a V6 conversion. Still weighing up costs. Cheers Guys.

Lee

Hi, i was wondering if any body could tell me the difference between the 308 cam and the 304 cam shafts please?

Hey guys i used to come on here about 6 years ago when i was restoring a HQ as a yound fella. Although a still may be a yound fella. I remember Qute helping me out alot back then, not sure if he's still here though. Geez the forums have changed alot!!

Anyway im into my fourbys now and have recently got myself an 84 4runner with a 253 in it. I also recently got it yellow stickered but thats a different story!

Now ive got 2 silly questions about the dizzy and oil pressure. The dizzy i know nothing about but the oil pressure i thinks good just want to check.

Hi All

Mate of mine has just picked up a HP motor and want's to know exactly what he has got. eg 179

Anyway the block stamping reads M 67565 and its a HP block

If anyone could give me an idea of what it is we would appreciate it as I don't have a clue and he reckons its an 186.

Cheers Stephen

snorcott@gmail.com

A Few Quick Questions for you all.
Do i need any sort of pressure regulator if i replace the mechanical fuel pump with a Small solid state electric one on a Black Motor VK with Varijet carby?

Would the standard return line etc be adequete?

Which one of these would do the job?
Pressure Range- First Line
Max. Flow- Second Line

1.5 – 3.5psi
28 gph

2.5 – 4.5psi
30 gph

4.0 – 6.0psi
34 gph

Thanks for the help.

Poxy election here in WA tommorow.:( I think i may vote for myself this time. :)

Cheers Scotty

Does anyone have pictures of a v6 VR sedan engine. I'm trying to help someone at work.
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Cheers

Jesse

Chev V6 229 CID reco engine,Holley carb, set up for EJ/EH Holden, M20 box with bench seat shifter,all engine accessories-alternator, water pump,fan,etc. gear box cross member, power booster, HQ type master cylinders,all new brake and clutch lines, electric fuel pump, tailshaft, VGC big exhaust, spare M20 box, spare water pump,exhaust manifolds etc, all to suit EJ Holden but may suit other early models also. $1500 Lindsay. Ipswich Qld. 0412 884 060

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The new engine died, after 30 minutes, after the usual diagnosis, I have had a camshaft snap behind lobe one, was a new cam, I have checked the crow website and they state
"Camshaft Breakage
In pushrod engines the most usual cause of cam breakage is overloading on the front of the cam. This is most often caused by timing gears not having enough backlash. Sometimes due to the block being line bored, which brings the timing gears closer together."

what is backlash in a timing chain setup ?

anyone have any ideas what may be cause, I haven't had a go at digging rest of cam out yet , so it may be simple as cam shaft sieze, not likely after line bore and new bearings, my understanding is if the wrong bearing used you can't install the cam or wont be able to turn it over once installed.

looking to see if anyone has any extractors for a 12 port head in brissy they want to sell?

have set of brand new Endurotec 40thou over flat tops for a 186.with ring set and pins.500 ono
email the_used_debt@hotmail.com
cheers

Hi all, What is the diff between a 12 port black efi head and other 12 port heads ie black carby and blue 12 port? I wish to set up VK efi gear so i want to source the best head for the job, its goin into my HR which is running a black block currently with YT 9 port and Tripple 1 3/4" S.U.s

Cheers Jimbo.

have started body its a four door finding it hard to get drivers rear door it needs new floors have reconded motor with new crank and pistons also new cam and head iot has 350 holly and elec ignition have been doing it for three years but have had a lot of health problems but u cant keep an old fellow down as i am 60 and have loved holdens all my life

im about to fit a black 12 port head to a red block. i have to drill out the water galleries on the block to suit the black head. i understand all this. one question, i've been told i have to drill 4 holes in the block to match the head. the head i have has 5 water gallery holes, but the gasket only has 4 holes. does anyone know whats doin with this???

Hey guys,

I few guys on here were commenting on my last post about the strip master manifold, and they where making serious HP with "ported heads"... i know what ported heads are but i just wanted some specs for B cast heads.

Cheers Trent

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hi, can any body point me to a link which will show me how to do up rolla rockers on a 6 please

hi guys
my friend got a tralier load of holden stuff this was in there does any one know what model it may have come from and is anyone interested in buying it from him
Cheers

I recently searched for methods of replacing the linkage accelerator setup for a cable setup. 68HKPREM mentioned on a post (http://oldholden.com...) that a Redline cable kit was available using the standard pedal. Has anyone else done this conversion and if so do they have photographs of the setup, or the Redline kit number.

Cheers Craig

Hey guys,
Was doing a cleanup in our garage yesterday and found a couple of parts that i completely forgot i had back when building my engine. Anyway, rather than leave them sitting there, thought i would post up and see if there was anyone that wanted/needed the parts. anyway they are as follows

1. Edelbrock dual plain inlet manifold - suit s/b chev. in pretty good nic. been sitting in a box with plastic over it so its clean and free of spider webs/dust/dirt/bugs etc. $200 ono

2. Camshaft - suit s/b chev also (pretty sure) i think from memory i was told it was a crane fireball cam. bout stage 2. Has a little service rust on a couple of the lobes but other than pretty good. $80ono

If anyone in Sydney has a set of EFI V8 heads they want to sell please contact me via email and let me know how much they want for them and what condition they are in. I'm also after a set of fuel rails for the same motor. Any help would be appreciated.

Email me at myehholden@exemail.com.au

hey guys,

I'm wondering who makes the manifold the "stripmaster" for b cast heads??? and is it anygood for weekend street use???

Cheers Trent