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by STOCK...tm
Sat Aug 06, 2011 12:18 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Something different to planes........ but probably as borin
Replies: 11
Views: 4712

Something different to planes........ but probably as borin

Back end of last year the company i work for purchased two secondhand Volvo coaches.... both 9.5m long but one having 41 seats, the other only 28.... comfy seats :D Being of 1986 vintage they have actually reached classic status...... http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g132/STOCK_tm/scot1.jpg This wa...
by STOCK...tm
Fri Aug 05, 2011 10:36 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 1uzfe into Capri Conversion (tips)
Replies: 1
Views: 3511

Re: 1uzfe into Capri Conversion (tips)

Some intresting reading there...... not keen on the actual engine but the workmanship is spot on......
by STOCK...tm
Fri Aug 05, 2011 8:51 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Wolfrace slot-mags
Replies: 3
Views: 2714

Re: Wolfrace slot-mags

Kinda depends on rim width and offset....... the pic below is an old one of mine, fronts were wolfrace, 7 x 13's... marked up zero offset..... the rears at the time were unknown but suspected super slots...... they were again 7 x13..... no spacers were fitted.....nor centre caps..... personally i th...
by STOCK...tm
Mon Aug 01, 2011 11:18 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 2.8 Head Paint Colour
Replies: 10
Views: 4201

Re: 2.8 Head Paint Colour

for cleaning up engine blocks and heads i start with a brush and standard thinners..... oh...and a screwdriver and scraper for the thick stuff......one washed off and dry i use some 'metal restorer/cleaner' from B&Q .... its an acid which i brush on neat and the then rinse with water...... blown...
by STOCK...tm
Mon Aug 01, 2011 10:21 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 2.8 Head Paint Colour
Replies: 10
Views: 4201

Re: 2.8 Head Paint Colour

Stock did you use this stuff on the head? http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_179321_langId_-1_categoryId_165495 Or was it the paint on stuff? yes, thats the stuff...... i used the light silver on a bus exhaust i made at work ( it was ma...
by STOCK...tm
Mon Aug 01, 2011 9:56 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 2.8 Head Paint Colour
Replies: 10
Views: 4201

Re: 2.8 Head Paint Colour

Stock I did the rocker's in alumminum high temp from halfords. But your using a dark alloy colour on the heads? The block is depressing me now as it still a bit gunged up but I can't do much with it in the car. Stock are your rocker covers steel? They are well polished. BTW I'm only down after fitt...
by STOCK...tm
Mon Aug 01, 2011 8:22 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: The end of an Era....
Replies: 10
Views: 2776

Re: The end of an Era....

forgot to mention.......... aswell as my house / garage i also have full use of the garage where i work...... im back at a coach company i worked for about 8 yrs ago, i now run the workshop and am soley responsible for maintainance and repair/restoration of 8 coaches...... the place is a bit primati...
by STOCK...tm
Mon Aug 01, 2011 8:14 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: The end of an Era....
Replies: 10
Views: 2776

Re: The end of an Era....

Much the same happpening to me mate - wanna rent one of those rooms to me and I can study engine building like you're a jedi master, there's so much you could teach me! Seriously, you've got the right attitude, this is the second time I've done the end of marriage thing, I'm hoping it gets easier w...
by STOCK...tm
Mon Aug 01, 2011 7:53 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 2.8 Head Paint Colour
Replies: 10
Views: 4201

Re: 2.8 Head Paint Colour

Im not sure what the original ford colour was but when building the last cologne i used a Halfords high temp paint...... as for burning off thats yet to be seen as it hasnt been run yet...... but, the area prone for burning paint off will be above the exhaust ports......... basically where yours had...
by STOCK...tm
Sun Jul 31, 2011 11:11 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: The end of an Era....
Replies: 10
Views: 2776

Re: The end of an Era....

thanks for the replies........ sh*t happens i guess...... but at least i didnt get taken to the cleaners so to speak.......... seems a bit strange living alone......... even have time to play with my toys....... thought i might let a few see the light of day :) http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g132...
by STOCK...tm
Sat Jul 30, 2011 2:25 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Dodgy head torque settings.
Replies: 16
Views: 5510

Re: Dodgy head torque settings.

CAliverpoolfc wrote:Just had a look on the torque wrench, 75 Nm is about 55ft/lbs, surely thats not right when I was going to about 75 ft/lbs and it was still not working? Or does the extra 90 degrees at the end make up for the difference?
Yes.

Personally i prefer the older non-stretch bolt......
by STOCK...tm
Thu Jul 28, 2011 10:51 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: OVERHEATING :cry: :cry:
Replies: 9
Views: 2484

Re: OVERHEATING :cry: :cry:

could really do with a bit more info on the engine itself..... standard or modified, recent work carried out, mileage, etc etc ???? Oh, and just for the record...go out and rag f**k out of an engine then park up and switch it off it will get hotter...... if you jump back in a few mins later and star...
by STOCK...tm
Wed Jul 27, 2011 5:27 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: TURBO
Replies: 5
Views: 1836

Re: TURBO

Correct!!...Must be a "Tight" motor..otherwise the gas's will just "by-pass" the rings and pressurise yer sump!...unfortunately not many people realise that and in effect waste their money buying bitsa parts off ebay or wherever to turbo their cologne..as most 2.8's have 100 odd...
by STOCK...tm
Wed Jul 27, 2011 2:49 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: TURBO
Replies: 5
Views: 1836

Re: TURBO

B400OLA wrote:hi what parts do i need to turbo my 2.8 capri cn some one please reply ASAP
The first thing is a good engine to fit it to...... not just running well... i mean as good as new otherwise it will end in tears :crying:
by STOCK...tm
Wed Jul 27, 2011 12:22 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Numerous problems! Over fuelling
Replies: 45
Views: 12090

Re: Numerous problems! Over fuelling

only just looked at this thread but i would say the head wants to come off ..... lack of compression between two cylinders...running rich etc....
by STOCK...tm
Wed Jul 27, 2011 12:08 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: The end of an Era....
Replies: 10
Views: 2776

The end of an Era....

Hi peeps, its been a while since ive been on here due to 'other circumstances' .... but that era of my life has now come to an end.... But what era? I dont have a capri to sell.... i havent sold my Hemi nor left the country! No, the wife and I have finally split up after a couple of bad years :swear...
by STOCK...tm
Tue Jul 26, 2011 9:58 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: OVERHEATING :cry: :cry:
Replies: 9
Views: 2484

Re: OVERHEATING :cry: :cry:

air leak on the inlet side of things causing it to lean right out is a possiblity....how does in run/drive/ feel?
by STOCK...tm
Sat May 21, 2011 10:22 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: new cylinder head
Replies: 2
Views: 1083

Re: new cylinder head

DIY porting is a good thing......if you actually know what you are doing...... some people frown upon it but Ive had some good results .......... http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g132/STOCK_tm/2010pintohead.jpg If you dont really know what you re doing then dont bother....you can soon make a head t...
by STOCK...tm
Tue May 17, 2011 9:45 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: 165 stamped pinto block
Replies: 1
Views: 1483

Re: 165 stamped pinto block

thats the 1600 'emax' ..... used in sierra..... smaller bore than early 16 and longer stroke..... unleaded friendly but no good for modifications....... i usually rob them of their 2 litre crank and rods :cigar:
by STOCK...tm
Mon May 16, 2011 10:52 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Cylinder head markings
Replies: 2
Views: 1042

Re: Cylinder head markings

Yep, thats unleaded marking.....and just to show how faint they can be!