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    Gearbox Codes

    Hello! Very quick question. I have a ‘71 Cali early bay with a CA code gearbox. I have a CU code gearbox sitting in the garage- is the CU code box compatible with the early bay?
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    LHD Steering Box

    Has anyone heard of N2 Engineering? Selling refurbished early bay steering boxes on eBay with 12 month warranty.
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    LHD Steering Box

    Hi all Not been on here a while- so hope everyone is ok! Steering Box for ‘71 LHD Bay- any ideas on replacement or refurb? Failed MOT on it. Cheers Stu
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    1641 with dual Del 40s- Timing?

    Out of interest- I got the Dell 40s used and had a strip down and clean, replace seals etc. However, on the manifold for no 3 cylinder there is a vac take off for the servo brakes. I'm assuming this may well be causing the issue? If so, what is the normal route for vac take off from the brakes...
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    1641 with dual Del 40s- Timing?

    Ok done that! Seems to only come back to 15 degree BTDC at idle0 that does not seem right... maybe the 009 is kaput? The DRLA on No 3 seems to also be popping..
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    1641 with dual Del 40s- Timing?

    Hi people I have just built a 1641, Engle 100, 009 with Twin Dell 40s. I've run the cam in but there is a fair bit of popping etc from what sounds like No 3 Cyl. I've dialled the timing in at 5 degs after TDC- but I'm wondering what the best timing point is for an engine like this? Anyone got...
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    Auto Linea crankcase problem

    Hi I wonder if anyone has experience of Auto Linea crankcases? I have been building a 1641 on one and got to putting the final cylinder (No 1) on. I went to turn the engine a full cycle and it jammed. After investigation it appears that the corned of No 1 was catching on the top on the case...
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    Dizzy ID

    A-ha! Great. I've got a 1641 with twin DRLA 40s- was just going to use a 009- but then found all these.
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    Dizzy ID

    Hello I'm trying to ID a few Dizzys I have lying around. I have; 1) JFUD4- 0 231 180 001- 211 905 205 S 2) JFU4- 0 231 146 101- 113 905 205 AL 3) JFUR4- 0 231 167 049- 113 905 205 AJ The thing is- when aligned for TDC on No1, all of them point to the No. position! (2 o.clock rather than 5...
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    A few wants...

    Hi I wonder if anyone can help... I'm after; Complete stock 1600 engine (pref with no endfloat!) 200mm flywheel '71 Indicator stalk In Cornwall Cheers Stu
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    DRLA 40 and fuel pump

    Hi all Got my hands on a nice pair of DRLA 40s for my 1641 (DP with Engle 100). They are choked down and jetted OK (unless anyone can share their wisdom on the best combo) - quick fuel pump question... is it best to run standard pump with reg, or new electric pump? Interested in people's...
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    Cam Lobe Length

    Hi Literally the size of the lobe if you measure it from top to bottom with callipers. I want to know what the stock size is. Stu
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    Notched Chassis

    HI- Yes, you are right- there are obviously loads running notched chassis! It is a bit of a grey area though as far as I can see. Mine is not notched at the front- only at the back. It has also had an MOT with it being like this- but what makes it legal without having to have an IVA test? What...
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    Notched Chassis

    Hi all I have a ‘71 bus that is a bit of a resto job. It is from California and has decent body work and chassis.... apart from 1 thing! The chassis has been C notched at the rear to go low. I understand in the UK this attracts all sorts of complications with MOTs etc. I’d like to put this back...
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    Cam Lobe Length

    Hi all Does anyone know what the length of a standard 3 rivet cam lobe should be? I'm after a second hand cam (rather than new chinese) and was interested in what the standard measurements of the lobes should be. Stu
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