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20547
I just replaced the 4-speed in #2967 with a T-50 5-speed. Among other things, the 4-speed inner speedo cable was twisted in a curly-Q, and I found a melted...
Chuck
cosvega76
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Jun 1, 2009
3:33 pm
20548
Another issue I have with this 5-speed swap is the gearshift knob. It is the OE with the first-design font for the gear pattern on it, but is made out a...
Chuck
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Jun 1, 2009
3:44 pm
20549
Well, I can add some good news to this post. This will be in the next issue of the CV Magazine but it seems I can let this one out a little early. The...
tod_erickson
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Jun 1, 2009
6:09 pm
20550
Im selling my set of Cosworth wheels. Someone painted over the gold with black. They need centers too. Make me an offer. I'll send pics at request....
vegrantboy
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Jun 2, 2009
12:58 am
20551
Where can I buy a replacement air cleaner decal? Jim Osborn Reproductions' website says they have no stock. Chuck...
Chuck
cosvega76
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Jun 2, 2009
5:57 pm
20552
Chuck- I have an air cleaner decal (repro). Email me for a price. thx Richie ... From: Chuck <cosvega76@...> Subject: [Cosworth Vegas] Air cleaner decal ...
RICHIE BEE
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Jun 2, 2009
6:27 pm
20553
Ollie and all I have been having problems with my low pressure pump not lasting more than 100 miles at most. To date I have burnt up two used low pressure...
dempsey2995
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Jun 2, 2009
10:21 pm
20554
After wiping out 6 low pressure pumps checking all the wiring replacing the 10 amp fuse the only thing in the system I did not do was replace the high pressure...
dempsey2995
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Jun 2, 2009
10:48 pm
20555
Don't forget to check the fuel pressure regulator and return line. A failed regulator that runs pressure too high, or a kinked return that does the same will...
Gary Derian
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Jun 2, 2009
10:55 pm
20558
Hello everyone To start with I have a CV that was sitting for years inside dry and climate controlled I woke it up a few weeks ago and it did start right up...
cosworthdave76
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Jun 5, 2009
10:18 am
20559
Coolant temp has to be over 165 for the fast idle circuit to stop functioning. Also, fuel consumption will be quite high if the coolant temp is only 150. Look...
Robert Chin
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Jun 5, 2009
11:35 am
20560
The stock idle speed is 1600, I think Bob's advice on the running temp and possibly the coolant temp sensor is the problem. The cycling that you are getting...
Dick Baumhauer
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Jun 5, 2009
1:11 pm
20561
Remove the thermostat and make sure it is a 195 degree type, NOTHING LOWER no matter what. Aluminum engines run better the hotter they are (up to a point) and...
doctorduke
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Jun 5, 2009
5:20 pm
20562
When re-installing the cam sprokets, is it OK to use locktite instead of the tabs? Thanks. Chris King http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ [Non-text portions of...
Chris King
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Jun 6, 2009
2:14 am
20563
Chris, I believe that loctite should work ok - but use the red loctite and not the blue - little stronger bond. Reed...
Reed Cearley
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Jun 6, 2009
12:39 pm
20564
Well, I'm done. I love CVs, but after the catastrophic failure of the sleeved cylinder in my turbo engine under ONE boost of 15 psi, I have evaluated my...
tony2ltr
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Jun 8, 2009
2:22 am
20565
I also have direct Coil on plug coils that fit the CV engine, and can be driven by the megasquirt....
tony2ltr
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Jun 8, 2009
2:26 am
20566
Tony, Sorry to hear the outcome of all your work. Are you sure you want to let all this go? I've changed direction so many times and seem to always end up...
Dick Baumhauer
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Jun 8, 2009
5:04 pm
20567
First of all, is anyone else having trouble with Yahoo Groups for finding previous posts?? I click on the one I want in the list, it brings up the correct...
Chuck
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Jun 8, 2009
5:04 pm
20568
Chuck, I think the ones Chris had were left over from Bob Maloy. On the Yahoo site I have had one occurrence where the message was different from the title....
Dick Baumhauer
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Jun 8, 2009
5:45 pm
20569
Chuck, The very last cable we had was when I took over and it went to GM for #0001. We are however looking into new cables but the issue as you mentioned was...
Bob
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Jun 8, 2009
6:32 pm
20571
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Mark A. Rock
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Jun 8, 2009
7:23 pm
20572
I just filled out the form, anyone can do it. Dick...
Dick Baumhauer
hammerdown7
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Jun 8, 2009
7:55 pm
20573
Bob, Thanks for the info. Maybe it is because of the situation I am in, but it seems strange to have a brand-new cable and casing in a car that will never get...
Chuck
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Jun 8, 2009
8:26 pm
20574
Dick, I first noticed this problem last week trying to follow the thread on the failing fuel pumps. Chuck...
Chuck
cosvega76
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Jun 8, 2009
8:40 pm
20575
Thanks for the empathy Dick, I am considering having a good machine shop follow my lead on building another solid deck block with some other modifications that...
tony2ltr
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Jun 9, 2009
1:36 am
20576
Hi Tony, If at all possible try to put this project to the side for a few years and come back it later maybe the fire will return? You might not be as lucky as...
dempsey2995
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Jun 9, 2009
2:04 am
20577
Your car sounds like I would want mine to be based on all the chassis mods are right up my line of thought. What year Camaro rear discs and parts were you...
Paul Trickett
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Jun 9, 2009
2:40 am
20578
'98 and later S-10/Blazer/Bravado and Camaro rear brakes bolt onto the Vega rear end. These have a drum type parking brake inside the disk. The Camaro axle...
Gary Derian
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Jun 9, 2009
2:57 am
20579
I am pretty sure they are the late 80's camaro discs. The master cylinder was carefully selected for their piston ID and the S10 ID. I had many people tell me...
tony2ltr
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Jun 9, 2009
3:48 am
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