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A few methods come to mind- -weld (braze)it on -extend the existing pipe with a hose and a hose clamp -insert a pipe inside a hose, clamp the hose to the pickup tube in the case and a second clamp on the insert. -there is also a kit that has a pipe that has an expanded end, is spit and fits over the...

Without seeing the case (and the crack) it is difficult to say. However, from what you describe, this is a normal area to weld on cases that will see enlarged bores ( like 92mm). So, anything is possible. Trash it? Cases are over $450 right now. Burn it? Be careful, they are difficult to put out. Di...

Bob: Since you asked: First I would see if I had stock LINK pin bushings or offset bushings. Insert the link pins and if they point upward, they are offset. If they go through the bushing and are perpendicular, then they are stock. I would consider buying offset bushings from any of the suppliers li...

Bob: Since you plan to replace the bushings I would guess that there is something wrong with what is there now. UNLESS you have access to a reamer for the king pin bushing, you probably should stop right now. Without the reamer, the new pin will not fit the new bushings. And just replacing the pins ...

Matt:

Will assume you mean the front.

The top is easy- drill out the shock tower hole to 1/2"

Bottom- you will have to make ( have made) a sleeve. Only going to be about .015" thick. Some people just mount the shock on the 12mm stud.

Hope this helps
Dietmar

Brian:

I do not set the agenda, but I can tell you that the next meeting is scheduled for Jan 28

Dietmar

John:

You did not mention that the new Amsoil Racing oils also have zinc ( so I did it for you)

Dietmar

I do not think that the cooler mounted on the roll bar is STOCK- I believe it is aftermarket as the stock cooler mounts to the top of the engine. Before relocating I would check to be sure that the organization that you plan to run with ALLOWS a remote cooler in vintage. Some still require that you ...

R.W:
check your messages

Dietmar

If you wish to send them to California, I will check them for you. Cost you shipping.

Dietmar

For what it is worth, I would say this is a CLONE of an AutoD. The front beam mounts look to be two 1X1's welded together- not something found on the AutoD's. The rear trans support is not there (it is also missing on Chris H's car). AutoD's did not have front motor mounts. The molds look more like ...

Dave:

try Elgin @ 707 545 6115

Sent you an e-mail but it bounced back.

Dietmar

Nope! In addition, the front beam was also moved to the side.

Dietmar

Jim:

That is exactly what it was designed for. The car ran the FV Association series here in S. California and some of the races were on circle tracks.

Glad it came out easily enough.
Dietmar

Jim:

might I suggest that you take off the manifold and carb, and anything else attached to the engine- oil lines, etc and get them out of the way. Will make it much easier.

Dietmar

Jim: You might want to share what type of car you have as different cars require different techniques to remove the engine. In some cases on Vintage cars, the pulley needs to be removed first or the entire rear structure needs to be removed. Also, not sure what: "one of those lifts" refers...

Paul:

In your travels across Florida to Arizona, if you happen to have any interest in the Gulf Breeze area of Florida, we have a realtor (racer) on this site. If there is any interest, send me an e-mail and I will give you his name and contact info.

Dietmar
Quixote racing

If you find some square boss heads, look for the number 373 next to the rocker stand boss. Acceptable also are the 371F heads with a round boss, but with the rocker stud attached to the head. The ones to avoid are the 371B heads with the round boss AND removable rocker studs ( which really are bolts...

Bob: Always glad when things wok out. Since I prefer not to powdercoat front beams, I honestly can not tell you what the max temp would be- just that some cars have come through here with inner bushings that flaked apart after the owners had their beams powdercoated. I believe if you point out to th...

Bob: If you are not concerned with the bearings, then an old sway bar or even a leaf from an old set of springs will work- anything to get through the center square and on to the bearing. BUT- notice that BUT is in caps- I know of no one that sells new bearings. I have used ones, but ( small but) wh...

Yes, there is a special puller (which most do not have), so it is time to be creative. If you do NOT plan to reuse the bearings, driving them out from the opposite end is easy. If you plan to reuse them, here is what I suggest. Get a flat piece of rectangular steel the size of the o.d. of the bearin...

The FV Committee met on November 12 . Members attending were: Steve Oseth, Stevan Davis, Bruce Livermore, Mike Kochanski, and Dietmar Bauerle. Fred Clark, National Tech Inspector was asked to join as a guest. Due to a change in SCCA policy, this meeting was held at the request of the CRB in lieu of ...

There are three third gears which may be used in FV.

the 1.32
the 1.26
the 1.22 which is the transporter (bus) third gear
Hope this helps
Dietmar

New Sachs three finger pressure plate(s). $ 59 plus shipping.
Only 10 available at this price.
New price quite a bit higher (over $80)

Also have a few piston/ cylinder sets available. Call for price.

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Dietmar
Quixote Racing

In addition to packaging ( as Jim said) the clips also lessen the chances of warping the pressure plate when installing. Not a bad idea to reinstall the clips when REMOVING the pressure plate ( if you kept them out of the bell housing). New three finger PP's are still available out west- price tag i...