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Gerry Ahern

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  1. And could answer include what to do for a 250 too please? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Adding hidden FM

    My xb coupe has a factory am radio cassette. Cassette doesn't work but am does. So I need some other source of music, either FM, iPod or usb etc. the catch is, I don't want to change the radio as it looks great. Is there a specific maple way to have a hidden source that is very simple? Others must have done this. Thanks.
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    Adding hidden FM

    Three problems Jack. The cassette player is stuffed, I am lazy and one of my hobbies seems to be paying way more than I should have for parts!
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    Auto type

    Thanks SD. Will drop in to panel beaters.
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    Auto type

    Apologies for basic question. On my standard Xb Fairmont Coupe (4/74), do I have bw35 transmission?
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    Adding hidden FM

    Yeh good option.
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    Adding hidden FM

    Yeh it's really important to have an original looking radio. The redirad installs in 5 minutes and nothing is changed
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    Adding hidden FM

    Found Redirad on eBay. Small hidden unit that sits in between aerial connection and has iPod connection. So no cutting at all and get full music. Cool. If they are no good, don't tell me. I've already bought it for $150!
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    Auto type

    Will have a look
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    Accessories power always on

    Xb has constant power to wipers, radio, lighter no matter what position key is in. Would people agree that this is very unlikely to be an ignition switch problem but more likely some dick has connected 12 volts directly to something, probably radio?
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    OE washers

    Cool!
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    OE washers

    Why are OE windscreen washers always disconnected and aftermarket put in? Are they so crrappy that there is no point fixing them? Looks terrible on restored car.
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    OE washers

    What about the cheap reconditioning kit on eBay for $35?
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    Accessories power always on

    Yes. Looks like switch is faulty
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    Accessories power always on

    Thanks for that. I am going to take out the barrel and give it a clean
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    Accessories power always on

    Yes
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    Accessories power always on

    Okay, thanks - so it could be the switch.
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    XB starter

    I don't need him for that!
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    XB starter

    Hope someone can help. The XB takes a while to start when cold and all else has failed so I thought I'd change the starter. Ordered the correct one but it only has 2 bolts. Mine has 3 and so does the XB manual. Rang supplier who said he had never seen a 3 bolt falcon starter. Huh? Also, is missing connecter to plug in cable to coil. He says it will work fine. I don't want to take it off and this bloody thing doesn't fit or work. Anyone experienced this?
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    XB starter

    Yes Dave. I have very much learnt that lesson. Thanks for not saying 'I told you so!'
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    XB starter

    Thanks to all those who helped. My wrecker gave me an auto transmission connector. Fitted perfectly. And now with choke working (thanks again Gerg) she started first time in freezing cold weather! A real lesson learnt.
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    XB starter

    Smart mechanic then
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    Bent fuel pump fitting

    Managed to bend brass fuel pump fitting that fuel line to carby screws into. XB 250 Stromberg. See pic. Cannot get one anywhere. Does anyone have any idea where i can get one? http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag97/Gerry_Ahern/IMAG0058_zpsxu64dxws.jpg
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    Bent fuel pump fitting

    Cool. I think there is an enzed in dandenong. Will go there tomorrow. Thanks
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    XB starter

    And vacuum normal.
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