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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 .....

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 ...

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 ...

Still does its thing apparently ....

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

Still does its thing apparently ....
https://youtube.com/shorts/2SApwxAhDr0?feature=share

See ... you do need a new X2, Rob ... to relive your youth.

I've got the owners manual AND now the amp meter, ready to go mate.

Cheers for the "how to" Clay and Brett

I can't use it myself ... but will certainly test it and move it on to someone who can ... for the cost of just postage.

Cheers

Steve

Found this old thing rolling around in a parts draw today .....

I got it in amongst a pile of old Holden parts 25+ years ago. Never used .. dont know anything about it.

What's the best way to test it ... see if it works ? Does it need to run off the generator ?

Cheers

Steve

That's a pretty fair price for the 185's as well, Stephen.

I think I paid around $175 each for mine about 6 months ago ....

The associated memorabilia is just outstanding, Craig.

That rear quarter has seen some action !!! Good on him for going the resto !!!

OMG, Rob ... my "Grey Motor Head Overhaul" thread has turned into a "Stromberg Frankenstein Carby" thread.

I owe you big time for what you've done for me here.

Hi Rob
Pretty sure I have both a NOS accelerator pump and float needle & seat.
I'll pop them in the post down to you tomorrow.
Cheers
Steve
**EDIT: Goods on the way. 1 x Accelerator pump and 2 x needles & seats to choose from. **

Hi Rob
Just got back from my 3 weeks away in the UK.
Have just read your updates on my carby saga .... some incredible work there, Sir. It's WAY beyond my capabilities, so I am very appreciative of your efforts to restore it back to functional.
I'll give you a call tomorrow (Sunday) and have a ...

Thanks Harv

That's a really great explanation of the very low end fuel delivery. I'll definitely clean those transfer holes out.

So for yours and especially Rob's info ... I swapped out the carbs today while Bathurst played in the background, and got some great initial results.

First start very ...