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Possible gas leaks could be very hazardous. It looks like the emergency breathing apparatus has been deployed on standby.

Very bad delamination there. Probably poor maintenance rather than a design fault.

Jim, This is the RF design. I machined my own hardware and still have a bit of work to do to get the opening flap to match the window curve.

That’s a much better look Pete. I also had to use the Supa-Trapps to get passed the noise test but they are way too ugly. I am currently experimenting with a system that will fit inside the existing 3” tail pipes. After some time in use I’d say that baffle will turn black and you will hardly...

Gents, Can anyone advise on the correct Autolite part number for the spark plugs required for Gurney Eagle heads.

Clayton, If you get down to Townsville give me a call. A lot of little things to do but other than that RF083 has passed the drive tests and is just patiently waiting on the QT stamp of approval.

I am glad to see that this thread has taken off again. Love your work as always James. Thanks for your contributions Roy. Some really neat bits there.

Ditto Rob, although I have on occasions used the rep facility, I am not sure why you can leave a message, but the recipient has no idea who or why they have received an addition to their rep be it either positive or negative. Shouldn’t the recipient be able to review their rep responses even if...

I thought that those ones came with the long skirt ??

If I was a betting man I’d reckon that they would still be for sale. If they sold I’d like to know because I would also now have a set of sale ;)

Thanks for the advice Randy. It is always appreciated. Thanks for the link as well. The voices in my head will be working overtime for the next few days. There has to be a good reason why I do not need another set of them, but I just can’t think of one at the moment. Seriously though the most...

That sounds like a fair thing to me Jac. Randy, I do not disagree with you and with GW heads and webers in hand I originally started looking at the new Boss blocks etc, etc. but I found that the research and procurement of these old bits and pieces is both very interesting and satisfying...

Rods arrived safe and well. Really nice units. Looks like they would do 20,000 all day every day. Also an interesting etched marking of some sort on the caps of each rod.

Mmmmm.....Nup. Can't see the car??

Gents, If anyone can assist I require the dimensions of the cooper rings used on some 289’s and the 302 with the Gurney heads. Thanks in advance.

Thanks again for the superb information gents. You guys never fail to amaze me with the detail of the information and knowledge that is available and freely shared on this site. I for one have learnt a lot and I truly appreciate the help that I have received as I have again on this occasion.

Thanks for your concern James. Just had a closer look at my nuts and they definitely are not sharp however they do require the special toll as described. By the way, I knew that I had seen a photo of the before and just found yours in the original parts gallery. I should have looked harder the...

Thanks Jac Mac, I will check that length. The weights and any other info would be much appreciated.

Gents, Can anyone give me some history on these rods. I believe that they are from a late 60’s four cam Indy engine and may have also been used in the 302 XE' engines. Any history lessons would be appreciated.

Yep, that’s him Chris. There was certainly nothing casual about his drive in the cooper. Eyes would have been wide open at all times I’d say.:eek: