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by MD
Thu Jun 02, 2005 1:17 pm
Forum: Gearbox, Clutch and Driveshaft
Topic: Slipping Clutch
Replies: 5
Views: 5300

Clutch

Don You are correct that the assembly should not require rebalancing if you just change the driven plate (friction plate). It is good practice however given the amount of work involved for maintenance purposes (as opposed to just trialing different clutch materials) and therefore cost to replace the...
by MD
Thu Jun 02, 2005 4:30 am
Forum: Gearbox, Clutch and Driveshaft
Topic: Slipping Clutch
Replies: 5
Views: 5300

gearbox

If you do the job yourself, be sure to have the flywheel and clutch assembly balanced as a whole before installation and save yourself a lot of vibration grief.
by MD
Thu Jun 02, 2005 2:05 am
Forum: Performance
Topic: Best place to put a knock sensor?
Replies: 18
Views: 12249

I got a knocker sensor and it works real well on brunettes with a 38dd cup with a range of up to 200 metres and best of all it cost me nix. :D
by MD
Thu Jun 02, 2005 12:13 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Need BiG help on a V6 conversion
Replies: 7
Views: 6190

Engine

Just to add a couple of things that the Greek Guru has said. You will need a substitute distributor to locate it up front like in the GTV6 as the one on the 164 can foul the firewall area. You will also need to install a return line to the fuel tank for an injected engine. You will also need V6 engi...
by MD
Tue May 31, 2005 3:08 pm
Forum: Performance
Topic: Peak power @ 5700 rpm?
Replies: 61
Views: 39346

Performance

Zamani It is a standard 164 engine 12v "Although I don't understand why if the A/F is correct is a sign of exhaust restriction" What this means is that the intake fuel characteristics that the engine needs are being met and there is nothing you can do here. It also means that the amount of...
by MD
Tue May 31, 2005 1:20 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: 17's on a GTV6
Replies: 18
Views: 13839

Suspension

I understand that in an ideal situation, the rear track should not be larger than the front track. In fact it should be less so as not to deminish handling characteristics. You may get more traction at the price of handling. Take your pick.
by MD
Tue May 31, 2005 1:13 pm
Forum: Performance
Topic: Peak power @ 5700 rpm?
Replies: 61
Views: 39346

Hi Zamani, My experience on the dyno shows the existing air supply used by the 164 engine with original AFM and ducting to be adequate for the job. My engine comes up to standard specs for 200 flywheel bhp @6250. Exhaust air sampling indicates correct mixture which confirms intake characteristics. W...
by MD
Sat May 28, 2005 2:12 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Spot the junk...
Replies: 8
Views: 5239

other

I like the speedster on the right that runs on sandwiches and Coke. Must get a little chilly around the small? bits riding it during the Swedish winter? :D
by MD
Thu May 26, 2005 11:20 pm
Forum: Gearbox, Clutch and Driveshaft
Topic: Front Guibo Support;
Replies: 38
Views: 29863

Driveline

Hey Vince,

My rear doughnut lasted 12 months/ 15,000 Km
by MD
Thu May 26, 2005 1:56 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Track & Race cars
Replies: 120
Views: 86736

Race Cars Only

Andrew, I am with you on this. I would very much like to see a dedicated 116 Racing Only annexe to this forum where we could exchange and learn more about race preparing our TRACK cars. Yes Brian your point is not lost on me and keeping hot road cars separate would be a prerequisite of course. After...
by MD
Thu May 26, 2005 1:16 pm
Forum: Gearbox, Clutch and Driveshaft
Topic: Front Guibo Support;
Replies: 38
Views: 29863

Driveline

I believe there is a commercial product made for this purpose. Now if I can just gets the pics up..

I think this is the link:

http://membres.lycos.fr/scuderiabiscion ... ts%202.htm
by MD
Sat May 21, 2005 5:56 am
Forum: Braking
Topic: Brake Booster and Master Cylinder Soltuions
Replies: 46
Views: 37647

Braking

Hey Baz, waaddaya mean don't laugh ?? I 'm having a total kack just visualising the moment !! Bet it left brown stains in your "y" fronts.!! Absolute cartoon stuff. Mate, keep this up and not only are you going to get the gong award for mech genius but resident comic too. Are you sure you ...
by MD
Fri May 20, 2005 2:05 pm
Forum: Braking
Topic: Brake Booster and Master Cylinder Soltuions
Replies: 46
Views: 37647

Braking

You're all a pack of crazy bastards- no wonder I likes yuz. Yeah Jim, teeth mark in the dashboard combined with water drops from squeezing the passenger geezuss handle trying to hang on under acceleration is a lot more fun - I know. What I was getting at was here in OZ if you do mechanical conversio...
by MD
Fri May 20, 2005 2:36 am
Forum: Braking
Topic: Brake Booster and Master Cylinder Soltuions
Replies: 46
Views: 37647

Brakes

Practical as ever Baz. Not sure if that's a model we get in Oz but the principle is the same joey as I am sure you are astute enough to lock onto. With all this stuff about upgrading brakes, it would be nice if we could come up with a decelleration meter that could actually measure any real gain in ...
by MD
Fri May 20, 2005 2:27 am
Forum: Body (exterior)
Topic: open season: question involving personal taste
Replies: 13
Views: 8951

Body exterior

The Alfa 105 midnight blue will put a horn on a jelly fish !!
:D