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8076
Something has come over me and i have a desire to get a 142. Its probably a little silly considering that im not finished the 240 and still have lots to spend...
chris_yee14
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Nov 1, 2005
9:15 am
8077
i've got a 144 with a motor that makes more power than a b23e. why wouldnt you use a b20? only thing going for b23 is availability of good used examples. you...
andrew
ovlovau
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Nov 1, 2005
9:32 am
8078
Why would you pay that sort of money ? I bought my '74 142 - reasonably good motor (twin carb), no rust, no dents, in virtually roadworthy condition for $550...
Dave Gallacher
dave_gallax
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Nov 1, 2005
11:42 am
8079
Ditto a friend got one 3 months ago for $100. Goes and almost registrable. /dlh. -- David Hallam -- 1*144, 1*145, 3*164, 1*240 looking for a 142!?! or a...
David Hallam
daimler47
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Nov 1, 2005
12:06 pm
8080
ah well, find chris an almost free 142 and he'll be happy as!!!!!!...
andrew
ovlovau
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Nov 1, 2005
12:08 pm
8081
btw if you try the nsw trading post youll get no hits whatsoever. not even wrecking cars....
andrew
ovlovau
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Nov 1, 2005
12:14 pm
8082
Hi Is there much involved is changing to the electronic ignition on the b21a? do i just grab all the bits and bolt them in? does the standard points setup use...
Paul (from Tas)
blownvolvo
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Nov 2, 2005
8:19 am
8083
b21 should use a non resistor coil so there will be a resistance somewhere. either a coil wire or a pack somewhere. Although have seen one running resistor...
andrew
ovlovau
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Nov 2, 2005
8:24 am
8084
Just swap it all over, I did it several years ago when I had a B21A. You need dizzy, wiring, module, coil and ballast resistor, from a B21E or B23E. The wiring...
Angus
angus242164
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Nov 2, 2005
8:55 am
8085
Ok cool next question The 4 speed auto fron a 264 fits if you use the converter of the same and the bell houseing of the 240?? a short term solution until i...
Paul (from Tas)
blownvolvo
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Nov 2, 2005
10:02 am
8086
No 264 came with a 4 speed auto, they had the BW55 like the 240, but some people have converted 260's to use the AW71 4 speed from the 760GLE V6's, Dad did...
Angus
angus242164
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Nov 2, 2005
10:18 am
8087
Ohh Ok Steve had a 4 spd auto, must have been from a 240... ill have to check it out next time i go south.. soon ... some ... V6's, ... standard on '83 ... a...
Paul (from Tas)
blownvolvo
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Nov 2, 2005
10:34 am
8088
Chris, Keep your eyes peeled, I'm going to be selling off my 1970 142S shortly on Ebay. It may or may not give you an idea of what to expect to pay for one ...
Paul C
Pro_beat_99
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Nov 2, 2005
12:42 pm
8089
I think thats how the wife drives the 240 home some nights! So how did Ralph go at the end of the day? PeterN ... From: "Dave Gallacher" <dgallax@...> ...
Peter Norris
knuts2au
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Nov 3, 2005
3:26 am
8090
I think Ralph pulled out at the service break between the day & night legs of the event - not sure why ... I'll let him advise ! (at an earlier service break...
Dave Gallacher
dave_gallax
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Nov 3, 2005
3:51 am
8091
The car has done 3 events in 4 weeks. A few unusual gremlins got to me in this order. 1. The terra trip was not working from the start. This measures distance...
Ralph Price
rally144gt
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Nov 3, 2005
10:10 am
8092
you were the only HRC entry. if you had finished you would have won you class!! 8-) shame they couldnt include a photo of the ovlov on the gallery page in...
andrew
ovlovau
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Nov 3, 2005
10:22 am
8093
Ralph Give me a call sometime about your Terratrip problems - may be able to give you a hand troubleshooting it ? Dave...
Dave Gallacher
dave_gallax
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Nov 3, 2005
8:24 pm
8094
Thanks for all the advice, I actually found a car i really like (Tom Wilsons Red 142) but it being in Tasmania is probably going to cause too much headache for...
chris_yee14
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Nov 4, 2005
7:18 am
8095
this is pretty funny!!! http://www.eautoworks.com/html/ORD-Auto~performance-Hyper~Voltage~System-no-37195.htm...
andrew
ovlovau
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Nov 5, 2005
10:12 pm
8096
Meet right one now! Someone is waiting for you here! http://www.geocities.com/all4singles ... Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click....
ivyage05 zhang
ivyage06
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Nov 7, 2005
9:51 am
8097
Hi All There was a person here who posted wanting info on the cost of parts for a M47 I might be looking at rebuilding My M47. I would like to know what it ...
aussie_264
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Nov 7, 2005
2:55 pm
8098
Thanks Paul for the 164, picked it up yesterday morning, Mick was Ok and gave me a hand, had to go and borrow a tyre inflator nozzle to pump up the tyres, and...
Peter Norris
knuts2au
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Nov 8, 2005
3:38 am
8099
No Problem Peter :) As i said it has been a few years since i last saw the car and suspected it would not be cared for very well. I was not to bad last time I...
Paul (from Tas)
blownvolvo
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Nov 8, 2005
5:17 am
8100
Yikes! I only accept them when they're free and delivered. Well, my first 164 parts car was $90 to cover the petrol for towing it, but it was still a bargain...
Angus
angus242164
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Nov 8, 2005
5:40 am
8101
I'm afraid 164's are scarce this end of the woods and i particuly wanted a 71', was going to be spares for my manual but alas my wife liked the colour and it's...
Peter Norris
knuts2au
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Nov 8, 2005
6:03 am
8102
Its the 71 factor that can make it worth while. ... wanted a ... the colour ... round trip) ... desert ... the plastic ... my first ... was still...
Paul (from Tas)
blownvolvo
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Nov 8, 2005
6:18 am
8103
Ok so how do i tell what head is on the old beast and what cc the chamber is? its all a bit misty. My 21a has no injector holes drilled (blanks) but has...
Paul (from Tas)
blownvolvo
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Nov 8, 2005
9:38 am
8104
Check the casting number on the right side between exhaust ports 2 and 3, the last three digits tell you what head version you have. The types we can encounter...
Angus
angus242164
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Nov 8, 2005
10:25 am
8105
ah yes, everybody likes good head, but not everyone gets good head in their car 8-) hmm there should have been som extra "a"'s in that sentence....sorry 8-)...
andrew
ovlovau
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Nov 8, 2005
10:30 am
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