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by smclaren
Wed Jul 22, 2026 7:15 pm
Forum: Parts wanted
Topic: The Bird's the Word !!!
Replies: 6
Views: 2336

Re: The Bird's the Word !!!

LoL ... looks like desperate attempt at a centrefold spread !!!! :ebiggrin:

I'M NOT BUYING !!! :sickk: :sickk: :sickk:
by smclaren
Wed Jul 22, 2026 1:53 pm
Forum: Parts wanted
Topic: The Bird's the Word !!!
Replies: 6
Views: 2336

Re: The Bird's the Word !!!

Cheers Brett ...... I'll let you know.

LoL ... "Time Warp" Tony ? :wink34:
by smclaren
Wed Jul 22, 2026 8:53 am
Forum: Parts wanted
Topic: The Bird's the Word !!!
Replies: 6
Views: 2336

The Bird's the Word !!!

BIG decision today. After 27 years of ownership ... I'm taking the plunge on a bonnet budgie.

If anyone has a nice one laying around that they are willing to part with, please let me know.

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by smclaren
Wed Jun 10, 2026 8:11 pm
Forum: Electrical System
Topic: 2 Speed Preslite Wiper Motor swap
Replies: 12
Views: 13722

Re: 2 Speed Preslite Wiper Motor swap

Woo Hoo ..... wipers finally returning home after the swap out to a two-speed Preslite motor.

https://flic.kr/p/2si1UGj

Thanks to "Streaky Bay" Clay ... for the wiring tip at the Nationals. :thumbsup:
by smclaren
Tue Jun 09, 2026 8:22 am
Forum: FB EK Nationals
Topic: 36th National Titles, Victor Harbor SA 2027
Replies: 10
Views: 2660

Re: 36th National Titles, Victor Harbor SA 2027

So it's Victor Harbor in 2027 hey, "Streaky Bay" Clay ? :smile22:
by smclaren
Mon May 25, 2026 9:30 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Crankshaft Harmonic Balancer
Replies: 15
Views: 4219

Re: Crankshaft Harmonic Balancer

Thanks Rob ... I'll give you a cal to discuss.
by smclaren
Sun May 24, 2026 8:50 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Crankshaft Harmonic Balancer
Replies: 15
Views: 4219

Re: Crankshaft Harmonic Balancer

Thanks guys ... I appreciate all the input.
by smclaren
Fri May 22, 2026 8:18 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Crankshaft Harmonic Balancer
Replies: 15
Views: 4219

Re: Crankshaft Harmonic Balancer

Thanks guys .... I whipped the balancer off this arvo. Nothing is obvious in terms of serious damage ... but the key was only just sitting in there. I do have an alternative that I will use.

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Clay ... what type of sealer are you alluding to here, mate ? Whats the application in ...
by smclaren
Fri May 22, 2026 1:21 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Crankshaft Harmonic Balancer
Replies: 15
Views: 4219

Crankshaft Harmonic Balancer

Yeah, this is not good ... and during the Nationals countdown, of course.

Was tracking down a strange low end vibratory noise at idle, after just reinstalling my newly reconditioned crash box ... wondering if I had missed something in the install .. thought then it may have been a water pump ...
by smclaren
Mon May 11, 2026 11:24 pm
Forum: Other cars of interest
Topic: AC 46 Spark Plugs
Replies: 0
Views: 4174

AC 46 Spark Plugs

Found these old things (x4) rolling around in the bottom draw ... AC Delco 46 Spark Plugs

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They look to be in good condition.

Wiki tells me .....
"The AC 46 is a classic 14mm thread, 3/8" reach, gasket-seat spark plug with a 13/16" hex, commonly used ...
by smclaren
Wed Apr 29, 2026 4:50 pm
Forum: Body, Paint and Panel
Topic: Bosch Blue ..... but which Bosch Blue ?
Replies: 9
Views: 2583

Re: Bosch Blue ..... but which Bosch Blue ?

Blacky wrote: Wed Apr 29, 2026 2:50 pm if you get stuck and you REALLY want it right you are welcome to send it over here and I will take it over to them ?
Thats very kind of you .... I'll keep going to see if I can resolve it locally and let you know if I cant. :thumbsup:
by smclaren
Wed Apr 29, 2026 1:48 pm
Forum: Body, Paint and Panel
Topic: Bosch Blue ..... but which Bosch Blue ?
Replies: 9
Views: 2583

Re: Bosch Blue ..... but which Bosch Blue ?

I know right .... the reason I was given was that they get into too many punch-ups over making a bunch of custom paint (assuming for a full vehicle respray) with the customer being unhappy with the end result match !!! They'll only mix to a code.

Eye matching used to be a real art .....
by smclaren
Wed Apr 29, 2026 11:32 am
Forum: Body, Paint and Panel
Topic: Bosch Blue ..... but which Bosch Blue ?
Replies: 9
Views: 2583

Bosch Blue ..... but which Bosch Blue ?

Hi Guys

Looking to repaint my Bosch starter motor (original EK) whilst it's out of the car .... but which blue is it ? Yep ... that old chestnut ?

I've searched and searched ... I cant seem to find a name that differentiates this blue colour over other blues used.

I've taken a photo below that ...
by smclaren
Sun Mar 22, 2026 6:30 pm
Forum: Driveline
Topic: 3.55 Diff - Bench Test / Inspect ?
Replies: 1
Views: 2980

3.55 Diff - Bench Test / Inspect ?

I'm keen on a 3.55 diff upgrade ... and there are a couple currently available in my area.

Apart from a visual inspection of gears, slop etc, are there other methods of testing/inspecting them prior to purchase ? Both are already out of the donor vehicles ... so no fluid or debris to inspect ...
by smclaren
Sat Mar 21, 2026 12:25 pm
Forum: Electrical System
Topic: Amp meter test ....
Replies: 13
Views: 5060

Re: Amp meter test ....

Still does its thing apparently ....

https://youtube.com/shorts/2SApwxAhDr0?feature=share