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Howdy one and all, Finally got the engine & trans back into the Sedan after sorting out the fuel tank. Got the new Sumitomo 175/50-13's mounted on a pair of 6"...
John Edwards
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May 2, 2008
4:47 am
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I run 250# springs, but that rate is highly dependent on where the spring hits the bottom a-arm, how long the a-arm is, angle of the shock, etc. The bottom...
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May 2, 2008
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Hey John - want some measurements? give me a fax # and I'll try to give you some "approximate" measures I'll try to give you a drawing that is close. I would...
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dstamman
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May 2, 2008
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Thanks for the advise David, the Sedan is pretty good about stepping right back into the right track when the rear starts to come around as it is right now. I...
John Edwards
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May 3, 2008
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Hello John, I would not weld the rear diff at all, it will go straight ahead under power. I might try a limited slip if one can be found and if when all done ...
Derek Greenwood
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May 3, 2008
6:51 pm
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Howdy everyone, The Sedan is back on its feet once more. The fuel tank has been cleaned and a proper vent hose was installed to prevent fuel sloshing out...
John Edwards
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May 4, 2008
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Check out this video link... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuBf3OpC0S0 JE......
John Edwards
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May 5, 2008
6:27 pm
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whooooooheeeeee 1.8 mile road course, sticky asphalt, not too many cones. the damn spitfire beat me by .3 off of a 107 second course. yep that's almost a 60...
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dstamman
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May 11, 2008
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Sounds like way too much fun David! Damn Spitfires anyway! JE... aimdata@... wrote: whooooooheeeeee 1.8 mile road course, sticky asphalt, not too...
John Edwards
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May 12, 2008
12:16 am
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Talked to Bob Swenson today about the 850 gears. He has nothing in stock and said that Webster (who made the gears in the first place) now requires a minimum...
John Edwards
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May 15, 2008
1:28 am
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Talked to Ray @ KAAZ today about a limited slip differential for the 850. He wants to see a sample carrier, so I am going to tear apart one of my...
John Edwards
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May 15, 2008
1:37 am
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Hi Guys. I'm sure one of you can save me from re-inventing the wheel. I bought a 1100D and am interested in possibly using the 1221cc motor in the little 1960...
Dave
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May 15, 2008
2:58 am
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Hi, I thought I'd introduce myself. I've just aquired an Abarth Allemano 850 which is based upon the Fiat 850 platform (hopefully this model is acceptible to...
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May 15, 2008
3:22 am
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Hi Brian..sure it's not G BC ??? what is serial No ??? The 100GBC 0203339 onwards to 03400xx was the 903cc engine used about 1969 Dave Perry OldSchool...
Dave
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May 15, 2008
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Hi Brian..sure it's not G BC ??? what is serial No ??? The 100GBC 0203339 onwards to 03400xx was the 903cc engine used about 1969 Dave Perry OldSchool...
Dave
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May 15, 2008
3:47 am
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Dave, This was a common conversion back in the 60's.The 600 trans must be flipped over 180 degrees to allow correct engine rotation and an adapter must be...
John Edwards
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May 16, 2008
4:12 pm
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John: Thanks for following up on the gearbox stuff. I don't think that there are 10+ people "out there" that are interested in doing a close ratio gear...
chuck levy
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May 16, 2008
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David: Looks like the PBS/Webster gears look like big $$$...when do you think you might have your cd ready? Do you have a source for the axles and cv to hub...
chuck levy
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May 16, 2008
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I'd settle for a 5 speed, especially if I was running one of the "big block" 124 motors. And if I did have to stick with the 850 trans-axle, I'd want the...
Karl Severson
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May 16, 2008
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Karl, Contact Paul Vanderheijden at Scuderia Topolino http://www.scuderiatopolino.com/. He R&D's and stocks a huge supply of hi-perfomance stuff fot the Fiats...
Mitchell Schwartzburg
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May 16, 2008
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Chuck, I think you are right. I'm investigating the purchase of a CNC mill for the shop, but I don't know what the fixturing would cost to do gears.Look into...
John Edwards
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May 17, 2008
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As the business war on the air is hotting up with so many low-budget airlines dominating the sky, the passengers can now enjoy the best deals. The webguide -...
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May 20, 2008
2:27 am
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Okay, the car is loaded and ready to go. Have installed the 124 bar in the front - what a pain, but hey - I dig abuse! Ha... Will leave the shop for Fontana...
John Edwards
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May 25, 2008
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Dave, Thanks, I finally had a chance to look closer and it is GBC100. Next I'll have a look at the serial #. - Brian ... about ... (hopefully ... some ... ...
allemano1
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May 25, 2008
2:55 pm
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Dave, So the casting says: 100GBC and the stamped serial number seems to read: 100GBS 040 139325. Does this shed any more light on what this engine may have...
allemano1
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May 26, 2008
3:20 pm
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A quick update for the faithful... Took the Sedan to Fontana and San Diego yesterday for 2 Solo 2 events. New tyres and 124 frt sway bar a big improvement -...
John Edwards
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May 26, 2008
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After a bit more investigation, I found that the water pump hose had blown off and thats where the majority of the water came from. Decided to pop the valve...
John Edwards
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May 26, 2008
8:33 pm
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good job - damn spits anyway! I have a divisional in 2 weeks with 4 GP cars entered, mini, mgb, spit, and me - we will see consider an electric water pump. I...
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May 26, 2008
9:25 pm
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John, Can you upload the photos to this site. I am unable to log into the "streetfire" site that you posted the pics in. Also, how about some pics of the 124...
Mitch Schwartzburg
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May 27, 2008
12:48 pm
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Just posted the group photo's on the fiat850racing@yahoogroups.com site. JE......
John Edwards
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May 27, 2008
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