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  1. doz

    Having isues setting tappets

    Okay the enjin is on the bench in bits and I'm diving into a bottle of JD. So before I get too bollixed to type this what I found. The cam and cam follower face are perfect. However the face where the push rods fit, the little dimple area are smashed up :shock: . I've done some measurements...
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    Having isues setting tappets

    Right bare with me this is gonna be a bit long winded. I apologise in advance maybe worth getting a brew and if need the loo best go now :shock: I rebuilt my 1600tp motor about 2.5 k miles ago, spec is 1835cc Engle 110 cam 1.25:1 ratio rockers Balanced std crank, rods and flywheel HP Oil...
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    wanted Ambulance Fans set up

    Not likely but thought I'd ask
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    calling all R9 front wishbone owners

    Cheers guys. I've tried the wd40 approach without success. I was hoping it would highlight the a5rwa that needed the grease but no joy. Sounds like I'll need to strip the arms off and use some rubber grease on them. Overall I can't say I'm very impressed with the quality of the kit. I got an...
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    calling all R9 front wishbone owners

    How do you stop the creaking and groaning from the bushes and shock mounts? I swear mine was doing a bad violin solo of God save the Queen this afternoon?
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    vac advance dizzies

    That's excellent info. Thanks for the help. Were did you get the tube from?
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    vac advance dizzies

    Right I've had enough of the annoying flat spot caused by my 009 dizzie. I'd like to see if I can fit a vac advance one. Problem is I don't have a air take off on my manifolds. I run Kadron 40's. So do I need to tap both fanny moulds and run the va from both. Or will 1 do?
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    Dropped a bollick. red 9 twin wishbone and rim clearance

    I spoke to R9 today. I can't see that happening. It would save me a load of cash. If I end having to buy new rims steely 15s are 85 a pop plus tyres.
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    Dropped a bollick. red 9 twin wishbone and rim clearance

    Have to say I don't fancy attacking the calipers. Looking at the amount which will need removing it's a wee bit kore than a short back and sides.
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    Dropped a bollick. red 9 twin wishbone and rim clearance

    Em that maybe asking a little to much. I'll have a push bike disc by the time I've finished :shock:
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    WANTED 15" by 5.5" wide 5 rims steel or alloy

    As the title says guys. Anything considered. If alloy must be able to fit with fluted rear drums. Prefer steels. Let me know what yer got Cheers all
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    Dropped a bollick. red 9 twin wishbone and rim clearance

    Guys. Major cock up on my part. Ive fitted red9 twin wishbone front sussy with discs. My rims are 14" wide 5, 5" rim width. Ive just purchased new white wall 185 80 101/102 load rating tyres. Had the rims sprayed and new stainless hub caps. Now the fek'n things dont clear the calipers. Ive got...
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    powder coating needed Southampton area

    Want to get the wheels powder coated. Anybody got any recommendations in and around the Southampton area? Cheers
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    Tyres / Stance Thread - Lets see what ya runnin!

    Hi guys. Lokking for some tyre advice. Im currently running 185/80 commercial tyres. We want to fit some white walls with a good load rating. I was thinking of changing to 195/70/15 which gives us a wide choice but not with a white wall. So im thinking of goung 185/65. The bus will be good for...
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    Red9 design

    I got through this morning. I'm all sorted now. Very very helpful.
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