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by MD
Sun Feb 05, 2023 2:13 pm
Forum: Body (exterior)
Topic: GTV6 Door hinge pin replacement help
Replies: 8
Views: 5069

Re: GTV6 Door hinge pin replacement help

Hi Michael. Just thinking on the run here. Not a job I have done before so this is a suggestion to get the topic moving. The hinge pin is called a Roll Pin Obviously the pin will only come out by some form of impact. Getting a direct square on the bottom for a PUSH impact is problematic. Therefore I...
by MD
Wed Feb 01, 2023 11:28 pm
Forum: Projects & restoration
Topic: Where have all the projects gone???
Replies: 16
Views: 4124

Where have all the projects gone???

Has everybody moved to E-Scooters??
Where are all the projects :?: :?:

Post them if you gottem. :D
by MD
Tue Jan 31, 2023 10:20 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: The Orange Cab -MD's New Racer
Replies: 261
Views: 129589

Re: The Orange Cab -MD's New Racer

Yes it does Zamani. It is turbo charged. No idea how much boost.
by MD
Tue Jan 31, 2023 12:43 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: The Orange Cab -MD's New Racer
Replies: 261
Views: 129589

Re: The Orange Cab -MD's New Racer

Hi bteoh. The frontal profile of the Alfetta GTV whether in 2 or 2.5 guise is an almost perfect design and very difficult to mess with. Very hard to get spoiler effects so they don't break off during trailer loading/unloading especially if the vehicle is lowered. I threw this one on to merely protec...
by MD
Thu Jan 19, 2023 1:41 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: The Orange Cab -MD's New Racer
Replies: 261
Views: 129589

Re: The Orange Cab -MD's New Racer

I know that in the northern hemisphere you are all tucked in and sitting around the fire hugging that tablet for company while we are fighting off bushfires, flooding and enough sunburn to fry eggs on the bonnet (hood). If you don't have enough boredom in your life, try using 5 minutes up on a vinta...
by MD
Wed Dec 28, 2022 8:44 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: "Patches" MD's Final Racing Project
Replies: 125
Views: 40890

Re: "Patches" MD's Final Racing Project

Hi Kevin, Well mate in the days of old when knights were bold and sheep were afraid, I was supplied with an 8v twin spark from the best friend man could have. It came from the land of funny cigarettes and flour mill turbines. I think they call them wind mills. If you still have a need for one let me...
by MD
Wed Dec 28, 2022 1:30 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Giocattaolo
Replies: 0
Views: 2527

Giocattaolo

Man, this topic set has huge diversity and has built up a big library over the years. You can spend hours goofing off and enjoying it. Here is a clip of the Giocattaolo running in the Targa Tasmania 2022. Check out the V8 noise..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOaFNfCmQkY
by MD
Sun Dec 11, 2022 10:26 pm
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: Fuel Pump Damage/ Checkout?
Replies: 3
Views: 1124

Re: Fuel Pump Damage/ Checkout?

Alan it is OK to bench test a fuel pump on the following conditions:- Secure the pump so that it stays in a fixed position. Pump a non flammable liquid like water instead of fuel Use an inline fuse between the pump connections and the battery. 20 amps max. Have some where to deliver the pumped liqui...
by MD
Wed Dec 07, 2022 7:51 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: Electric Power Steering on 75 Rack
Replies: 4
Views: 4538

Re: Electric Power Steering on 75 Rack

Kevin,
If you consistently do high revs, it may be wise to increase the size of your alternator pulley to slow it down so it doesn't thrash itself to pieces. It will still make all the power just the same unless you do the opposite and idle it everywhere... :D
by MD
Wed Dec 07, 2022 7:45 pm
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: Fuel Pump Damage/ Checkout?
Replies: 3
Views: 1124

Re: Fuel Pump Damage/ Checkout?

Alan, Something tells me that the operation of the fuel pump coincides with the starter motor. Just turning the ignition "On" will not initiate the fuel pump operation. The simplest way to check if your fuel pump is getting power is to make up a little test lead using two alligator clips, ...
by MD
Wed Nov 30, 2022 11:47 pm
Forum: Performance
Topic: V6 12v Individual Throttle Body
Replies: 15
Views: 8391

Re: V6 12v Individual Throttle Body

TBs as pictured suggest top end power coming from high revs. Irrespective of the lengths, induction without filtration for a road car is a recepe for rapid wear and under bonnet fires.
by MD
Sun Nov 27, 2022 2:09 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: "Patches" MD's Final Racing Project
Replies: 125
Views: 40890

Re: "Patches" MD's Final Racing Project

Wow !! More than a year and half gone without any progress on the 75. However, there is a reason for this. I have been busy quietly restoring an Alfetta GTV 2.0 that has been sitting in my workshop for 5 years waiting to be the back up car if I have a major track incident with Orange Cab. Thankfully...
by MD
Fri Jul 15, 2022 1:54 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: Wanted. Alfetta GTV Rear spring lower rubber base
Replies: 2
Views: 2460

Re: Wanted. Alfetta GTV Rear spring lower rubber base

If you haven't found an original part by now then this might help. Just source a thick walled ordinary garden hose. Cut a length equal to the circumference of your spring. Make a split cut along the length of the off-cut piece. Wrap it around the spring base. If it requires it, use some light cable ...
by MD
Mon Jul 11, 2022 4:02 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Project 2 : front mount SA GTV 3.0 - Sei diff
Replies: 431
Views: 233693

Re: Project 2 : front mount SA GTV 3.0 - Sei diff

Good luck with the fish and chips.
by MD
Mon Jul 11, 2022 1:51 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Project 2 : front mount SA GTV 3.0 - Sei diff
Replies: 431
Views: 233693

Re: Project 2 : front mount SA GTV 3.0 - Sei diff

Kevin, Stop. STOP. SSSSSTTTOOOPPP !!! You got the concept all arse about face. The idea is:- Take the left bank left with a larger muffler only. Take the right bank with a larger muffler only. DO NOT COMBINE ANYTHING. The idea being that you distribute the noise to two locations and not concentrate ...