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49851
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Apr 2, 2005
12:09 am
49852
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...
Richard Markie
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Apr 6, 2005
7:37 pm
49853
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...
Richard Markie
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Apr 7, 2005
7:02 pm
49854
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:...
Iain Hall
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Apr 7, 2005
10:26 pm
49855
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...
Keith Williams
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Apr 7, 2005
10:50 pm
49856
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...
David Jenkins
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Apr 8, 2005
7:08 am
49857
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...
James Hughes
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Apr 8, 2005
7:46 am
49858
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 ...
James Hughes
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Apr 8, 2005
8:26 am
49859
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...
James Hughes
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Apr 8, 2005
10:55 am
49860
... problems. ... flywheel ... (three so ... seemed to ... outwards. Its ... and the ... talking ... I would examine the head and block closely, either could...
Eddie Fowler
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Apr 8, 2005
12:01 pm
49861
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...
Miles Kimball
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Apr 8, 2005
1:04 pm
49862
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...
house19uk
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Apr 8, 2005
1:10 pm
49863
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...
David Jenkins
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Apr 8, 2005
1:34 pm
49864
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 ...
Ed Bratt
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Apr 8, 2005
1:58 pm
49865
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...
Günther Pommer
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Apr 8, 2005
2:49 pm
49866
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...
James Hughes
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Apr 8, 2005
2:53 pm
49867
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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Apr 8, 2005
4:40 pm
49868
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...
Richard Markie
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Apr 8, 2005
6:26 pm
49869
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...
Simon
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Apr 8, 2005
7:02 pm
49870
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...
Simon
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Apr 8, 2005
7:07 pm
49871
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...
Günther Pommer
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Apr 8, 2005
9:04 pm
49872
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...
David Taylor
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Apr 9, 2005
3:04 am
49873
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...
Brian A Richards
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Apr 9, 2005
3:24 pm
49874
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...
David Taylor
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Apr 10, 2005
6:41 am
49875
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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Apr 11, 2005
3:57 am
49876
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@......
Keith Williams
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Apr 11, 2005
10:23 am
49877
... Wife's uncle Henry worked at the arsenal for years and pilfered drill bits. Now in my collection~:) Geo. Cushing, Delanson, NY, US ...
George Cushing
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Apr 12, 2005
2:19 pm
49878
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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Apr 13, 2005
3:13 am
49879
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 ...
Tony Milne
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Apr 13, 2005
3:21 pm
49880
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...
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Apr 13, 2005
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