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I made the conversion plate out of 33mm alloy plate. I only measured the 2 dowl pins on the motor 2 on the box and their relationship to the crank C/L. The other holes where transfer punched. I had to machine a few areas slave cyl and crank sensor. In the pics I machined a hole for a...

suspension mounts A good trick I use when making brackets. I cad it then print to scale, spray glue the back and stick it to the job, then dril cut ect. Peel it of you are done.

Gearbox and front eng mount are the same bush. One spare part.

I haven't posted because I didn't feel I had done that much but after looking through the photos I realize I have done more than I thought. Engine and suspension mounts. I use a suspension bush for the mounts, I used them on my 40 and they cost $24. The bush presses into the cup that I...

Well done and welcome. Jim

Need help from one of the admins. I tried uploading but I keep getting a message you need a security token. Can someone help. Jim

Couple of hours tapping away. Your friend needs a bigger hammer Tim. Mark it use a torch on the spot to get it cherry use your socket or dolly give it a tap your done. You have more control if you heat it especially if they are s/steel. Jim

Its can be going to ground through light bulbs guys as they are always grounded,eg ign lamps. Forget the ohms meter this is a better method. I use a stop lamp or head lamp bulb as you need load 5watts at least. If testing one circuit only remove the fuse and put the bulb across the fuse. So...

http://www.gt40s.com/forum/gt40-tech-engines-induction-exhaust/24820-merge-collectors-jim-cowden.html Karl you are correct, google found it.

Does the how to forum still exist. Someone is asking about the collector article I did years ago. Jim

An arc would be like using an axe to cut bread. If you have to buy a welder go a tig, you wont look back. I have a mig , arc and have not used them in years. Tig makes you a better fabricator because its not the best at gap filling. If you get to much heat in a stainless weld it burns...

what sort of power are you expecting. I have used a subaru 5 speed behind a vq30 NA. I converted it from 4wd to 2wd. It was cheap as chips but it will have its limitations if you are turbo charged. Jim

Looking at it a second time. If it where me I would machine a rod to the right size,drill a small hole up the inside for water flow. Put some sealer around the outside and drive it in like a plug. When the heads go on pressurize it and spray something on it to see if it bubbles. Jim

Braze Cast Iron: Videos, Tips and Procedures You need to preheat the block in an oven, that can be made buy using fire bricks and a burner. Jim

Nice work Chris. I assume venom did not supply a beam test. Jim

Or you could lathe one of these.

Well said Jimmy. Thanks Jim

My bucket list is to drive a F5000. Well done, Went to Phillip Island this month they had 30 F5000 on the grid. I have thought about doing something similar but in an alloy tub. 600hp you will s**t your pants John. Jim

If you have an undertray the heat will not get out off the engine bay. I experienced this and removed mine. If it has flow through ventilation fans should not be required. Jim

Not even close Larry. Worked out on what I charge myself out in my automotive business labour is 1.6 million. Its a hobby so when its for yourself your not worth anything Thats why I dont get involved in projects that dont belong to me. Jim