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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #141 | Sunday, 26-Oct 2014 @ 2:39pm
"Def not a 67. Its got the short spear indicators (67's got the little round indicators I believe), plus it doesn't have the early 2 piece dash. Whats with the little black pod under the glove box? Is that a tape player? "
My (almost) new Sedan  |  Read full post
reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #142 | Thursday, 23-Oct 2014 @ 8:18am
"Thanks Neil. I don't suspect the carb, mainly cause this carb is supposed to be fully rebuilt/reconditioned, although it was done a few years back and its been sitting in storage since. Should the bowl ever run low in any normal circumstance? Might..."
Intermittant fueling issue  |  Read full post
reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #143 | Tuesday, 21-Oct 2014 @ 9:08pm
"Folks Been driving the old bunky 4-door now for about 4 weeks and its been pretty reliable aside from a dead alternator and regulator, which was from being drowned... But Ive got a confusing problem that has left me stranded once already. After..."
Intermittant fueling issue  |  Read full post
reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #144 | Thursday, 09-Oct 2014 @ 9:01pm
"Duramax.... I can hear the spool from the open pipe from here.. I didn't know you are a skool kid Reubs... Mr Dundee, you know that I'm still at school. Went back to uni at start of this year...."
C80 Datsun/Nissan Truck  |  Read full post
reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #145 | Thursday, 09-Oct 2014 @ 8:59pm
"Dix, The SD35 was turboed from the factory, If it is an SD series, then if you hunt around some 4wd wreckers you might find a factory turbo setup for not much. You could also try the Patrol forums. I've found them to be very welcoming and full of..."
C80 Datsun/Nissan Truck  |  Read full post
reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #146 | Monday, 06-Oct 2014 @ 9:42pm
"Ok So an update on this projects front. It has all come to a grinding halt due to a desperate lack of funds. The panel beater has just told me that my car is ready to collect, and I have a bill waiting for me, which even if it was only $1, its $1 more..."
Reuby Tuesdays 4 door sedan project  |  Read full post
reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #147 | Monday, 06-Oct 2014 @ 9:35pm
"I spose I should pipe up and say something. The car goes great and is a bit of a rare gem. Everything is in good order, and even the car inspector was surprised to its condition. The car came from a maggot Creek local who bought it from an old local to..."
poor 4 door form. . .  |  Read full post
reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #148 | Monday, 06-Oct 2014 @ 9:24pm
"Dix If you can get a close up of the motor, if its Nissan or Toyota, I will be able to identify it for you. I'm a bit partial to the old Jap 4wd stuff, so if its a SD series or a TD series, then it will be obvious. If its got an SD33/35 in it, if it..."
C80 Datsun/Nissan Truck  |  Read full post
reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #149 | Tuesday, 12-Aug 2014 @ 11:05pm
"One of the helpful guys at MX5talk.com seems o think that the late model laser (97ish) with the B6 comes with solid lifters, roller rockers, and a higher lift/longer duration cams. Might be worth doing some homework on that. If I can find a complete..."
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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #150 | Friday, 08-Aug 2014 @ 12:04pm
"Another update Well, due to financial restraints, ill have to slow down the cash going into this project, which is areal shame. Hopefully my new business will be turning a profit enough to pay me a wage by December so it will ramp back up to full speed..."
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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #151 | Wednesday, 30-Jul 2014 @ 10:17pm
"Keeping the 12" rims will be hard. There are a couple of options available, but they all require that you upsize the rims to at least 13" diameter. http://www.maddat.com.au/brake-parts.php Maddat do a bolt in setup. I haven't used it, but like..."
Disc Brakes  |  Read full post
reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #152 | Tuesday, 29-Jul 2014 @ 10:42pm
"Update on progress Was discussing with a local wrecker about the head that I have here. When I described it to him, he seemed confused about what model it could be from. He reckons that all the B6 motors have a rocker cover that fits over the timing..."
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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #153 | Saturday, 26-Jul 2014 @ 9:47am
Edited by reubytuesday
Sunday, 28-Jan 2018 @ 10:54am
"Thanks D I was originally going to keep the head std, but then had crazy ideas about performance blah blah blah. Yeah, just get the head machined flat, valves re-seated and seals. make sure the springs are even tension (replace as required) and debur..."
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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #154 | Wednesday, 23-Jul 2014 @ 8:15pm
"Hmm very true. Since the motor is not yet in the car yet, I can let this rest for the meantime. I'm kinda leaning towards the front setup since it would be easier for plumbing though. Now onto the next topic... what about modification to the head? ..."
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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #155 | Monday, 21-Jul 2014 @ 2:50pm
"D   As for actual HP atw, I dot really know what to expect. I dont have a HP figure in mind as such. I guess if I had to put a number on it, im aiming for around 130-150 atw, but If I get more than that without major modifications, then ill take it. Im..."
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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #156 | Monday, 21-Jul 2014 @ 8:55am
Edited by reubytuesday
Monday, 21-Jul 2014 @ 9:10am
"http://www.miataturbo.net/engine-performance-56/purpose-coolant-reroute-64305/   more on the coolant reroute   http://www.miataturbo.net/engine-performance-56/very-different-coolant-reroute-40479/   D This is a thread about reverse cooling just like you..."
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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #157 | Monday, 21-Jul 2014 @ 8:40am
"D   Its a hard one and Im still not sure on the best setup.   That link I posted shows a really good setup for running the water to the back of the head using  a thermo houusing from a Kia sephia and a rad hose from a Chevy escalade. The rad hose happens..."
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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #158 | Sunday, 20-Jul 2014 @ 9:04am
"Maiden1000   I havent used his gear before, but lookng at the pictures, they seem like that would be fine.   But, the panel only has to be mm out and it wont fit. But in saying that, Im not convinced that the tolerences from the factory for original parts..."
Automotive Panel Craft  |  Read full post
reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #159 | Saturday, 19-Jul 2014 @ 6:21pm
Edited by reubytuesday
Saturday, 19-Jul 2014 @ 6:22pm
"D   Ive been thinking about the reverse flow concept, and I have a few questions   I assume that once the water has been drawn from the block by the pump that it then has to push the water up the radiator to the top outlet before returning back to the..."
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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #160 | Saturday, 19-Jul 2014 @ 11:11am
"Well Mr Dundee, it looks like you have you wish!!   Spoilt!! Favourtisim I say. Unfair!!! I call for a rebellion!!! Uprising against the VB10!!"
which models are rarest?  |  Read full post
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