Jump to content

Gandalf

Members
  • Content Count

    334
  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Days Won

    2

Gandalf last won the day on November 24 2013

Gandalf had the most liked content!

About Gandalf

  • Rank
    Advanced Member

Profile Information

  • Gender
    Not Telling
  • Location
    Perth
  1. Gandalf

    Cleveland EFI

    I'm sold. Cheers - Steve
  2. Gandalf

    Tips using regular household products

    After a hard days work on the Clevo, place your spanners into the household dishwasher - and walla nice clean tools ready for the next session. Cheers - Steve
  3. Gandalf

    Tips using regular household products

    I used half a cup of soluble oil (for machining), when the car radiator got a bit crappy. Leave it in for a day and then flush the system out and all the muddy crap would come out with it. I'm talking older cars here, leaves the cast iron and radiator like new. Looks like milk when added to water. It was free for me also as Dad had an engineering company. Cheers - Steve
  4. Gandalf

    auto gearbox options for 351

    Search google for c4 vs fmx. There's a thread on it somewhere. Cheers - Steve
  5. Gandalf

    auto gearbox options for 351

    A lot has been said of the fmx for strength. But from memory it'll be on its limit. Second the c6. Although big dollar c4's will take 650 easy. There's a lot of power lost through the c6 though from a previous thread I saw a month ago. I'm at 400hp with mine and a pretty much stock but overhauled fmx with 2200 stall. No dramas yet. Although the whole car has been on stands for a few years lol. Cheers - Steve
  6. Gandalf

    Exhaust design thread...

    Make a nice DIY flesh light. Take ur pick. Cheers - Steve
  7. Gandalf

    Pistons - 351 crank, 302 rods

    High output had solid cam. I like the sound of solid cammed motors. And wouldn't mind a bit of adjustment on the lash every now and again. Cheers - Steve
  8. Gandalf

    Exhaust fabrication (from headers back)

    Another nice story to compliment a few coldy's. Cheers - Steve
  9. Gandalf

    Has anyone swapped a TC dash into a TD?

    Must still be some tachometer dash's around. I think the old f100's shared them too. Might have to wait and see what pops up. Cheers - Steve
  10. Gandalf

    XB Log motor rebuild tips

    I had a td Corty rally pack in the eighties. Engine had a slight cam in it, a top loader a twin system. Carb was original. Went like the clappers and sounded awesome. I know it's a lighter car but I agree with 78gxl's suggestion. Long live the logs ! Cheers - Steve
  11. Gandalf

    mint glaze paint.

    Or scrape a bit of paint off an inconspicuous area. I did that with a van a few years ago. Cheers - Steve
  12. Gandalf

    mint glaze paint.

    Sounds a nice colour, any pics? Cheers - Steve
  13. Gandalf

    Fmx c4 prop shaft difference.

    When done right c4's are a lot tougher and performance components are easily available. Will probably go for arrow or dart block next year with 3v's. Looking for around 400 at the wheels, but that is another story. Just thinking the fmx will be on its threshold with that setup. And the weight is another issue I guess. More power is lost through fmx than c4 from what I have searched.
  14. I have a 351 fmx and 9" in the XC ute. I'll be changing to a tough c4 during the rebuild. Are the props different? What about the crossmembers. Was told the fmx has 31 spline output. Is this different to c4?
×