Engine Bays

[insidemetal]

Im interested in and pics of original engine bays. If anyone has one of a 100% original, that'd be great. Ive got a couple that I think are close;

[mrs ratbox]

interesting pics and info tim i like seeing all the little nik naks that should be there

[blue ute]

Love the pictures Tim
I'm hoping to get my ute back as to original as poss & the pictures have just explained a couple of things for me, but just a couple of questions - looks like you may've repainted the Bosch parts - what blue did you use, & although you don't have a remote oil filter do you know the colour of the (think it's Ryco) body.

[blue ute]

Thanks - this is similar to the one I have - but in all photo's the body looks red & unfortunately my Bosch parts are painted black so can't eye match.

[blue ute]

Tim mine is the same but dosen't have the 'whats its name thing' to the left of the bottom connection & not an AC lid - if I had a digital camera I could take a picture

[ute-opia]

hi guys,
i hope this thread from 2007 can be ressurected. I saw from the photos that one engine bay has a more modern air cleaner and one has a tear-drop shaped oil bath. I have a 61 EK with a tear-drop shaped oil bath. Are these both original to EK (i.e. was there a change-over period?) and also assume FBs had the tear-drop shaped oil bath as well?

also, it was confimed that the stubby metal pots sat on top of the master cylinders, not i've got 2 much taller metal pots? Does anyone know what the story is with these?

Is there anyone out there with original factory photos which could dispell some of these mysteries?
thanks, much appreciated
Ute-opia

[WayneXG95]

Yep but should be in another part of the forum I think.

[bootlegger]

I got one of these air cleaners New in the box. Now I know what it is. Thanks Tim

[samprinci]

Hi

There were 2 types of battery leads for the EK. For all FB's and up to Jan 62 EK's this type of lead was fitted, from Jan 62 the spring clamp type seen through right up to Commodore was used. Don't worry it's not acid in the battery box, just oil from the air cleaner


Tim

Hey Tim!
u da man... I was going to post this question, then I discovered this tread. So I think u have answered my question... BUT!!!....

... Ive seen the earth straps used for the negative..see my pic???? was this a common thing with FBs. I've seen it used a bit??

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Second question is, with EJ's were the spring clamp used for both - & + ???
thanks
Sam

[samprinci]

ok thanks Tim... so the EJ should have for both - & + leads the spring type. & my fb should have same type as pix from your ek..
?????

[mr bean]

Hey Tim
Can you still get that ribbed washer bottle hose, and can anyone tell me where I could purchase the thingy that screws into the manifold for the vacum line for the wipers as per your picture.
Cheers Andy