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Richard Markie
Heart1906
Apr 6, 2005 7:37 pm
Has anyone fitted Intatrims Odyssey seats to their 7?? I was thinking about which seats to put with, but don't know about the height of the odysseys back. If...
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Richard Markie
Heart1906
Apr 7, 2005 7:02 pm
I am having problems pulling one of the shafts out of the axle, has anyone else had a problem like this and if so how did you solve it...? rich [Non-text...
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Iain Hall
niceperson90...
Apr 7, 2005 10:26 pm
You need a slide hammer to do the job mate best wishes Iain ... From: Richard Markie To: locost@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, April 08, 2005 5:01 AM Subject:...
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Keith Williams
trackfodder
Apr 7, 2005 10:50 pm
When I bought a 3rd member for a Corvair in a salvage yard once, the guy just attached a chain to two opposing lugs with a loop around the handle of a...
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David Jenkins
d_w_jenkins
Apr 8, 2005 7:08 am
With mine, I bolted on an old wheel and banged its rim with a heavy mallet, working my way around. Two things to remember: 1. Remove the bearing retainer...
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James Hughes
jnahughes
Apr 8, 2005 7:46 am
I welded up a U shaped bracket out of angle iron, with a couple of holes on one edge of the the U to bolts on to shaft, then use a sledge hammer to knock the...
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James Hughes
jnahughes
Apr 8, 2005 8:26 am
Hi All, Does anyone know if the standard XFlow fuel pump is capable of feeding a twin Dellorto 40 setup? If not what sort of PSI should I be looking for from ...
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James Hughes
jnahughes
Apr 8, 2005 10:55 am
Hi everyone, an acquaintance with a Pinto engined MK Indy is having head gasket problems. The engine is a 2.1l pinto, pretty highly tuned - approx 200 at the...
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Eddie Fowler
bigdog56e
Apr 8, 2005 12:01 pm
... problems. ... flywheel ... (three so ... seemed to ... outwards. Its ... and the ... talking ... I would examine the head and block closely, either could...
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Miles Kimball
ttutcr
Apr 8, 2005 1:04 pm
I'm starting to collect tools for a build, and I have an opportunity to bid locally on some used welders. I've never welded before, so I'm wondering whether...
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house19uk
Apr 8, 2005 1:10 pm
We tried using a wheel and sledgehammer to split mine, but without any success unless you class a realy buckled wheel as success. So we our own slide hammer...
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David Jenkins
d_w_jenkins
Apr 8, 2005 1:34 pm
Well, I did use an old wheel! And I didn't have to hit it too hard - just repeated firm bumps with a big rubber mallet. David...
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Ed Bratt
locoster
Apr 8, 2005 1:58 pm
Miles: There are a lot of factors to consider in choosing a welder. I think just about all kinds of welders have been used by various Locost builders in the ...
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Günther Pommer
gpommer
Apr 8, 2005 2:49 pm
Hi about pressure, I would suggest 2-2.5 PSI. This is the answer I received from Matthew Cooper @ eurocarb ltd [sales@...]. Hope this helps when...
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James Hughes
jnahughes
Apr 8, 2005 2:53 pm
Thanks Gunther, That's pretty low so can get away with a pretty low capacity pump. Anyone know what the standard pump puts out? James ... From: Günther Pommer...
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vlangan@...
circletrack20
Apr 8, 2005 4:40 pm
James: I totally agree with Gunther....Generally speaking, "Facet" makes an electric fuel pump that is used in most company made cars. You could use something...
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Richard Markie
Heart1906
Apr 8, 2005 6:26 pm
Hi Thanx for all your comments on how to remove the shaft, will be trying most of those soon... Does anyone know of any Intatrim Odyssey seats or Westfield...
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Simon
striker0402
Apr 8, 2005 7:02 pm
Hi Im using a facet fuel pump however on reading the webber book webbers need 4-4.5 psi . The facet square pumps give good pressure but not much volume your...
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Simon
striker0402
Apr 8, 2005 7:07 pm
James Your better off going for a round electric facet pump that flows good volume and a good psi. I use twin 40 webbers on my cross flow and run it with about...
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Günther Pommer
gpommer
Apr 8, 2005 9:04 pm
You're welcome mate! For your 40 DHLA's you want more volume than pressure. This will allow the floater valves in carbs to work propperly without the need of a...
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David Taylor
pdxmotorhead
Apr 9, 2005 3:04 am
Carter(Sold under several brand names.) makes a high volume low pressure pump that will support into the 400HP bracket. about 45 bucks US. Its a vane pump so...
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Brian A Richards
richarba
Apr 9, 2005 3:24 pm
Hey Guys, If you are like me, you don't want to spend all your money on a tool and not have enough to finish the task. To that end, I suggest you try shopping...
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David Taylor
pdxmotorhead
Apr 10, 2005 6:41 am
I would point out that you get what you pay for in a lot of cases. I've welded for a living and welded with a lot of welders and they are not all created...
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tim_wakefield@...
rockboy374
Apr 11, 2005 3:57 am
Harbor Freight stuff seems to run the gamut from excellent to garbage. I've had good luck, amongst other items, with their mini-lathe, bandsaw, 1 ton chain...
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Keith Williams
trackfodder
Apr 11, 2005 10:23 am
i HAVE BUNCHES OF HFT AIR TOOLS AND AM DELITED WITH EVERYTHING BUT THEIR NIBBLER. tOO THIN AND WON'T CUT 16GA. STEEL W/O BREAKING. tim_wakefield@......
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George Cushing
pinyachta
Apr 12, 2005 2:19 pm
... Wife's uncle Henry worked at the arsenal for years and pilfered drill bits. Now in my collection~:) Geo. Cushing, Delanson, NY, US ...
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DonDavis@...
minicountrym...
Apr 13, 2005 3:13 am
Never use concrete blocks to support your car. We all know better, but we all tempt fate. This man in my town had been racing for over 50 years and had won...
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Tony Milne
afrankmilne
Apr 13, 2005 3:21 pm
Hi, I used a slide hammer and manufactured my own attaching plate that bolted onto the hub. Regards, Tony ... From: Richard Markie To: locost@yahoogroups.com ...
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nitrogeno24
Apr 13, 2005 6:11 pm
I plan to use a Zetec 1.8 from a 97 escort, Can I use the stock ECU or it need something else from the car to run properly? Thanks Gonzalo...
