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d
Oz + JPN
Joined: 23-Apr 2011
1432 posts
Post #1241 | Thursday, 14-Dec 2017 @ 2:14pm
Edited by d
Thursday, 14-Dec 2017 @ 2:29pm
"Yep just cheapest white vinegar you can find, no brand or equivalent I use it straight on small things or 10/3 ratio water/vinegar overnight for axles or longer old jap swods or machetes here in Okinawa just dip anything rusty in it, put in a tupperware..."
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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #1242 | Thursday, 14-Dec 2017 @ 1:22pm
Edited by reubytuesday
Thursday, 14-Dec 2017 @ 1:30pm
"copy that on the vinegar + scourer + CRC   What sort of ratio vinegar to water do you use D? Just normal househould 5% stuff?"
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d
Oz + JPN
Joined: 23-Apr 2011
1432 posts
Post #1243 | Thursday, 14-Dec 2017 @ 12:27am
"Get a drum for cheap, add old fruits in it fill with water put a lid on it for a month you will have home made vinegar, soak your axles in it or anything with rust it will be gone in hours to have a day. Cheap vinegar is underrated for removal of rust, I..."
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Dundee1000
Fremantle
Joined: 11-Feb 2011
613 posts
Post #1244 | Wednesday, 13-Dec 2017 @ 11:47pm
"I drove a car like that many years ago Tuesday.. ha ha,  I just wish i didn't let it sit and rot for almost 10 yrs before you got yer mits on it... but it's looking good now...  scotchbrite and crc for your rust bro..."
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beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1191 posts
Post #1245 | Wednesday, 13-Dec 2017 @ 7:23am
Edited by beetwenty
Wednesday, 13-Dec 2017 @ 7:24am
"I have no idea if this is right or wrong, but if it was mine i would be removing the surface rust before assembly.   Think id try to get it rust free with the least ammount of scratches as i could.   Not sure about what is the best method sorry."
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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #1246 | Monday, 11-Dec 2017 @ 4:10pm
"quick question folks   assembling my rear axle setup (r31 skyline LSD) - there is some fine surface rust on the axles from the machining. I have to admit that this was all machined *a long" time ago. The rust is not unexpected.   Should I gives these..."
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d
Oz + JPN
Joined: 23-Apr 2011
1432 posts
Post #1247 | Sunday, 10-Dec 2017 @ 8:44pm
Edited by d
Sunday, 10-Dec 2017 @ 8:52pm
"5k usd is cheaper than most new billet quality spercharger kits this thing saves fuel and does work, many people actually have done similar setups after the gearbox, yes there would be a belt loss in efficiency no doubt but very little as its a..."
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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #1248 | Sunday, 10-Dec 2017 @ 8:04pm
"That blue is called Anthony Blue.   It was taken from a 60/70s Datsun colour card that the panel beater had.   Its not the original blue, which is what i was going for, but it is as close as you will ever get."
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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #1249 | Sunday, 10-Dec 2017 @ 7:41pm
"hmmm. Interesting concept. So its a DC motor hooked to some batteries with a fancy electroncs board to make sure the current goes in the right directions at the right times. Simple ideas can make the best ones.   you would be limited to the amount of..."
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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #1250 | Sunday, 10-Dec 2017 @ 7:32pm
"As far as i know there is no rule saying that you have to run the factory fuel delivery system.   Ther is how ever rules regardnig emmisions. You must run the factory specified emmisions systems (or better) for the motor and car.   For the Dat, there is..."
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d
Oz + JPN
Joined: 23-Apr 2011
1432 posts
Post #1251 | Sunday, 10-Dec 2017 @ 7:19pm
Edited by d
Sunday, 10-Dec 2017 @ 8:41pm
"Yep you are right, an electric motor that runs on a small pack of batts e motor runs off the crank pulley to assist on take off or gear changes when rpms drop I suppose, wonderful extra torque   Easier than an electric motor in your gearbox like toyota..."
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d
Oz + JPN
Joined: 23-Apr 2011
1432 posts
Post #1252 | Sunday, 10-Dec 2017 @ 7:08pm
"great color choice! is that blaze blue eg. ford gt?"
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d
Oz + JPN
Joined: 23-Apr 2011
1432 posts
Post #1253 | Sunday, 10-Dec 2017 @ 7:05pm
"in perth no probs to run carbs on such a new engine?"
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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #1254 | Sunday, 10-Dec 2017 @ 5:54pm
"I note that you are planning on ditching the EFI.   If you are having to run ECU controlled ignition, then its only 1 more step to run EFI, and that brings all the benefits and realibilty of EFI. Dont get me wrong, twin side-draft carbs are awesome, or..."
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SchuMi2
Melbourne
Joined: 10-Feb 2017
41 posts
Post #1255 | Sunday, 10-Dec 2017 @ 2:30pm
"It will be her first resto but she is keen to have a go (22yo). I will let her start on some easier stuff first.    I need to make all new door cards etc so it will be all new. Still in two minds on what to do but I am thinking original styling with a few..."
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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #1256 | Sunday, 10-Dec 2017 @ 2:29pm
"Just looking at this D,   Dont quite get it.   So the big bulbous thing bolted next to the engine with the battery cable running to it. Is that an induction motor that produces charge/ battery power from the motor - a battery charger?   Or does that take..."
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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #1257 | Sunday, 10-Dec 2017 @ 2:01pm
"Im jealous that you have an offsider! My kids are too small to really help, althought they both want to "help" all the time.   Im about to start on the fitting of the motor and box into my car. Interior to come later for me.   With the interior,..."
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SchuMi2
Melbourne
Joined: 10-Feb 2017
41 posts
Post #1258 | Sunday, 10-Dec 2017 @ 1:28pm
"With a couple of weeks off over Xmas I will hopefully get the engine sitting in the car with mounts fab'd up so I can look at the inlet manifold and exhaust requirements...whilst I am busy with that my daughter will be starting the interior..."
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d
Oz + JPN
Joined: 23-Apr 2011
1432 posts
Post #1259 | Saturday, 09-Dec 2017 @ 5:17pm
"Im sure when you go bike carbs, edis ignition and free up that exhaust side a very restrictive bit of iron, then it will be a lil beast"
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SchuMi2
Melbourne
Joined: 10-Feb 2017
41 posts
Post #1260 | Thursday, 07-Dec 2017 @ 7:14pm
Edited by SchuMi2
Thursday, 07-Dec 2017 @ 7:14pm
"Complete engine ready to be stripped... "
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