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Old 08-06-2008, 09:33 AM   #31
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Old 08-06-2008, 06:48 PM   #32
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Pavtek have a girdle that should fit

http://www.pavtek.com.au/index.php?o...=101&Itemid=33
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Old 09-06-2008, 02:15 PM   #33
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Pavtek have a girdle that should fit

http://www.pavtek.com.au/index.php?o...=101&Itemid=33
Thanks for that mate,
Looked at that one. Good looking unit. Still undecided as to what im going to do. Been a little busy of late to do anything at all..
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Old 29-06-2008, 10:08 PM   #34
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Thanks for that mate,
Looked at that one. Good looking unit. Still undecided as to what im going to do. Been a little busy of late to do anything at all..
Cheers,
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I would look at a custom unit at that price.

My girdle was $86 and was a custom forged unit.

Any capable machine shop should be able to knock 1 out if you give them the design.
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Old 01-07-2008, 11:33 AM   #35
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I would look at a custom unit at that price.

My girdle was $86 and was a custom forged unit.

Any capable machine shop should be able to knock 1 out if you give them the design.
Thanks for the advise. We'll see soon.
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Old 01-07-2008, 01:22 PM   #36
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Hey guys, it's been a while!.

Got some photos to share. Not much has been done on the motor of late. Been finishing off some small modifications to the car, nothing major, just small irritating issues that needed to be finished off, re trimmed some of the boot install, the bit behind the veiwing window due to some damage ( too close to the rear suspension and was rubbing) and installed an alarm as well as converting to a 12V PS2.
Thought i'd post some photos of some of the new gear! :


OK, new oil pump, its a mellings high volume, internaly deburred and matched to the block. It has a custom pick up for the shallow sump.




I have an ARP oil pump drive shaft.



This is the new crank shaft, it is a 3.5" stroke 4MA. its been crack tested, and ground 10/10.



It has also been double keyed. This is to take the strain of that 6/71 hanging off the end.



Close up of journals and radius, crank was ground all over to clean up any casting flash, ( i had the time so what the hey??)



Some may scoff at the stock cast crank, but when was the last time you seen a clevo crank in half??. Its not a stroker, dont need the extra metal, so I think it will be fine. Also keeping revs on check (6500 max. )
The crank is not balanced yet as I havent got pistons, flywheel and clutch. The motor will be externally balanced as per original.

OK, this is the balancer im using, its a powerbond, with 28 oz weighted. Race version, with approval card. Will need broaching for the extra keyway in the crank.



New rods, first time ive had a motor with a decent rod in it! 5.78" center to center, H- beam, everyones got 'em, but im still exited!



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Using Crane cams Valve train, the rockers are the stock 1.73 ratio race series and matching ARP 7/16' screw in studs



Studs.


These are the lifters, Crane Cams solid roller lifters. Bit fuzzy.


And solid roller cam. Custom grind by Cam tech. They supplied the cam, lifters, roller rockers and drive gear for the dizzy.




I would recomend Cam tech to anyone, I spent about 2 or 3 hours with them talking motors and possibilities. In the end I had them supply the above for a good price ( as aposed to individual prices, saved about 12%). The other advantage is that they are ford guys and know other products too, one guy used to be the Sydney distributor for AFD heads, which im using. They spoke to Dave at AFD and organised the valve spring pakage to go with the cam for me, cuts out the middle man, and I know its all matched perfectly. which brings me to.........

The heads. These are AFD 4 V heads in Aluminium.



4V port , no porting exept for a good bowl job, performed at AFD by Dave himself, also highly reccomended supplier, really helped out.



Valve springs to suit cam, collets, retainers, guides, and valves were brought as a package


Stainless valves and custom combustion chambers, now out to 75cc to lower compression. As seen from bottom of bore. ( is this what the fuel/air mix see's before the big bang??!!)


Also have got, new welsch plugs, head studs, flywheel bolts and a few other bits.

Thats about it for the moment, still need heaps of parts, pistons, rings, timing chain, valve guides, pushrods, flywheel, clutch, ect.
And of course hours of balancing, machining, trial fitting, and checking. Also need to finalise a few things, mainstuds, girdle, rocker girdle, sump, external oil feed to rear of motor.

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Old 01-07-2008, 08:16 PM   #37
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Hey Gary,
How are ya mate ?
Those there are some very nice looking parts buddy ! Very nice!
What are the fittings for on the oil pump ? Do you run a cooler ?

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Old 02-07-2008, 08:36 PM   #38
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Those there are some very nice looking parts buddy ! Very nice!
What are the fittings for on the oil pump ? Do you run a cooler ?

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Hey Peachy!
Umm. Yes and no. I do run an engine oil cooler, but those fittings at to connect the pump body with the pick up. Couldnt use the original steel pipe cause of the modified sump see. here's a better photo taken at mock up. Crude but works a treat. flat plate to main cap keeps pickup 10 to 13 mm from bottom of pan.



I run a 10 row serc bar and plate oil cooler with dash 10 hoses, this is mounted behind the number plate opening in the front bar. it also has a external oil filter.

Hope this helps.

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Old 03-07-2008, 05:56 PM   #39
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so gaz whens that motor going in? and i here its poker night at your place
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Old 07-07-2008, 08:08 PM   #40
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so gaz whens that motor going in? and i here its poker night at your place
This motor is a while off. That other motor, well i'll need Pauls number.
Can you PM me with it if possible. May be this weekend????
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Old 07-07-2008, 08:11 PM   #41
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Hey Colin,
Cant play Poker. will need to read the rule book that came with the pack!
Did I metion I won that raffle?????
PS Should be fine with the bottle of wild turkey, no need for rule books there.
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Old 08-07-2008, 06:55 PM   #42
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Cant play Poker. will need to read the rule book that came with the pack!
Did I metion I won that raffle?????
PS Should be fine with the bottle of wild turkey, no need for rule books there.
thats the spirit pauls no coming your way.
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Old 09-07-2008, 08:25 AM   #43
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when was the last time you seen a clevo crank in half??.




Hehe,sorry I just couldnt resist :P

Great coupe BTW and a credit to you,
Im extemely envious,hopefully one day i'll find a good un'..
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Old 09-07-2008, 05:08 PM   #44
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Hehe,sorry I just couldnt resist :P

Great coupe BTW and a credit to you,
Im extemely envious,hopefully one day i'll find a good un'..

Your point is ?!!!!!!!!
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No point..
But you did ask
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Old 11-07-2008, 08:15 PM   #46
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Ok, i'll bite, What happened to that motor. Revs?, Nitrous?,stupidity!!.

PS its the second clevo ive seen like that.....you just dont see it too much...

Cheers Gary.
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Old 08-08-2008, 09:31 PM   #47
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Quick update. The new motor has come to a halt, lack of funds to finish it at this stage. So weve just got a stocker to put in the car for the moment. ive got to move house soon and dont like the thought of pushing the car up the drive way to the road. Thanks to Paul from the 72-78 ford V8 club for the motor!!!
This will be cleaned up and painted, pulleys on the blower swapped out for lower boost and then re concentrate on the new motor again.

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Old 09-08-2008, 03:45 PM   #48
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SO when are we putting the motor in?
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Old 13-08-2008, 08:26 PM   #49
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Paint this week. All ford day this weekend, Lochies 1st birthday party weekend after. one after that??
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What a shame that you couldn't have her at the All Fords Day- good to see you down there even without the beast though!
I am really impressed- not just a show standard car but the fact that you do most of the work yourself is outstanding.....god, have I got a lot to learn!

I'll keep a close eye on this thread now......good luck with it!

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Thanks Jamie,
Always good to meet good people!, great to meet you at AFD. Yep exepting the paint and trim, all work is mine ( nobody else to blame). Must have come out OK cause it landed me the job im in now!!!
Cheers Gary.
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Hi guys (and girls)
We put in the "new" motor this weekend just gone. When I say new, its rebuilt but is near stock. This is to get the car running again, it has been 12 months allready. The good motor is still in the pipe line, and will be finished off in the new year.
here are a few shots.



look carful, im in the shot!



My brother Deane, helping out.


and again.

Youll notice that Fatass isnt there. All talk....

By the end of the week, she'll be running again after i change a relay for the starter ( hope thats the issue!), got power, just wont turn over. Anyways no biggy. post more photos latter after a bit of a clean up and she's running : : :
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awesome...just...awesome

Is that Warnie in the first shot underneath the engine bay?

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If thats not the 'good' engine ..... bloody hell! Amazing its been 12 months. Is that the shopping list on the window?



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Old 22-09-2008, 10:17 PM   #55
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To Do list.
If you look at the back of the car its in the air with the diff dropped out. Redo ing some paint work on the suspension, redoing some trim in the boot, paint this, polish that. you know fiddly stuff you put off. which reminds me has anyone got a spare clip that hold the secondary arm on the drivers side wiper? mine has gone ( dunno how or where or when). PM me..
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which reminds me has anyone got a spare clip that hold the secondary arm on the drivers side wiper? mine has gone ( dunno how or where or when). PM me..

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yeah i hear that!. Also hear that HQ are the same. John at (now gone) Tonka shop told me this.. ill probley get an e-clip, that'l do.
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might have a clip in shed ill have a look hey i was there in spirit drinking beers before a boat trip in a boat the size of my house with a spot of fishing and laughing at john for being mr sea sick show you photos later of me taking the out of him while his laying on the floor in the cabin.i know i know nice guy i am but geeze it was funny
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Old 27-09-2008, 09:13 PM   #59
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Dont tell me, I know boats. Hope you had a great time. Was John was sea sick or hung over ?? ha ha ha ...
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hey about the clip i still havnt looked yet but cortinas have the same td shape
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