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Post by gordo on Nov 11, 2009 1:39:33 GMT 12
More a case of selling some old Chev' bit's to a relation of someone working there, so they would make sure I got a good deal - well, I did spend a lot of money there for a while - later I got a 'green card', which entitles you to a discount. It seems to be 25-30%!
Funny thing is work also has an account with them but they don't get a discount as they don't buy much from there.
As a general rule, I've found if you're nice to people, they'll be nice back - in this case it's saved me thousands over the last eight or ten years!
Last set of tyres (5) for the Calibra were at cost with free fitting - $1040, IIRC, instead of close to $1500.
Doesn't always work but often enough to make a difference!
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Post by bulldog on Nov 11, 2009 22:25:20 GMT 12
ok i refurbed the carb and ran the timing again...it's still backfiring through the carb occasionally but runs much better. After reading all the manuals it would appear its way too lean also so I'll adjust the mixture screw tomorrow night. Anyone got a mixture screw tool? as it means taking the carb off again and using a screw driver
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Post by gordo on Nov 12, 2009 0:55:04 GMT 12
They're quite touchy on float levels as well. I've got the tool for the adjuster that's round with 6 slots in it, however, unless it's an emissions version, you should be able to turn it with your fingers. Don't forget to top up the dashpot.
Points gap is very important, sometimes there's a little movement in the base plate, shaft or cam' and they'll misfire.
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Post by crazytim on Nov 12, 2009 8:10:00 GMT 12
Man, when I was looking for a car there were none. Now since I've never had money, there have been heaps of coupes, and chevettes and sheezy. sucks,. And the free ones are way too rusty! |
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Post by bulldog on Nov 12, 2009 9:23:50 GMT 12
Thanks Gordo, are you around this arvo or after 5? I'd love to borrow the tool (it's the round one with 6 slots out of it looks like a castle type thing) I can do without it but it just takes a lot longer. I checked the points gap and the disti shaft bearings are still good. More testing last night proved my point when you put the choke on full it runs good so it's far too lean still.
txt me your number gordo 0274395147
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Post by 77vette on Nov 12, 2009 18:36:36 GMT 12
hey i know you'd love to have a nice nc50 + victa mustang in your shed + a hundred bucks in your back pocket and and and a 6 pack of vb in your fridge.
All that nuts adds up to more than 600 dollars value.
bargain
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Post by bulldog on Nov 12, 2009 21:36:23 GMT 12
I hear you mate but I've just got her going again nicely tonight and I have to follow through now with my 2300 conversion.
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Post by crazytim on Nov 13, 2009 8:25:30 GMT 12
I hear you mate but I've just got her going again nicely tonight and I have to follow through now with my 2300 conversion. Addict! |
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Post by 77vette on Nov 13, 2009 12:34:22 GMT 12
thats the way. didnt think you were a quita  about time somebody built a 2.3 sedan |
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Post by crazytim on Nov 14, 2009 11:10:48 GMT 12
I hear you mate but I've just got her going again nicely tonight and I have to follow through now with my 2300 conversion. Did you sort a diff? Still have that Borgwarner diffhead if you wanna check it out... |
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Post by bulldog on Nov 15, 2009 22:13:28 GMT 12
yeah sweet thanks Tim. Just mad busy getting race car ready at moment. I am dead keen as i have the piazza diff all ready to go back in just needs new standard head.
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Post by crazytim on Nov 16, 2009 8:50:34 GMT 12
I may have a pizza diff too... missing axle, seems to have disc guard thingys, discs are off you know the backing plate jobbies... I really don't know WTF it is and how to tell all these things apart... theyl no doubt still be there when your ready.
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Post by bulldog on Dec 7, 2009 12:46:59 GMT 12
Ok boys I'm serious now, I'm about to take photos and do the last hole in firewall to get warrant. I'm going to be selling this and the piazza diff that is ready to bolt in, the worked 2300 single cam and type 9 sierra box for $1500. If it goes to one of you guys I'll throw in the 14 inch black and silver alloys. This is a perfect project for someone I simply don't have the space or time to do this anytime soon. Plus this money will go towards a car trailer I desperately need for my race car.
0274395147
craig@brock.co.nz
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