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« on: April 07, 2011, 08:02:00 AM »
Undo the nut but leave it on the tie rod end, grab a big hammer and give the arm it
is bolted into a solid hit on the end that faces towards the rear of the van, and the tie rod
end will pop up.
What happens is when you hit the arm it compresses slightly and because it is a taper
it pops the tie rod end out.
Dennis
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« on: April 04, 2011, 08:45:45 AM »
Good info Rocket thanks, What size and aspect ratio are the rear tyres and what IS the economy. BTW a 3.5 is not taller than a 2.75 but shorter.....the higher numerical number is actually is a lower diff ratio thus more rpm for a given speed. Dennis When I first put a 350 Chev in my van I installed a 2.75 ratio diff. with a T350 tranny (broke it) so installed a beefed up t700. When cruising with lockup engaged I found there was no difference in economy between 3rd & 4th gear (diff to tall). After much chatting with people in the know I went to a 3.5 ratio diff. This gave me a taller top gear than the 2.75 T350 combo & a better spread of ratios overall. I now have the same economy (2100 rpm at 100kph). Gets off the line much better & is fantastic for towing because I can go back to 3rd (direct) for towing up hills & I also lock & unlock the torque converter at will. I think any ratio that is taller will be to tall for the little 283 when in 4th. It was certainly to tall for my 350 when I had 7 adults on board.
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« on: March 27, 2011, 06:18:38 PM »
I'll take a set as well Dano
Dennis
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« on: March 15, 2011, 12:38:49 PM »
how about make an 'A' frame, then good for all beddies.
Dennis
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« on: March 15, 2011, 12:36:22 PM »
I think what makes it look bent is the Ali box just behind the cab is mounted crooked, the upright
on the tray is parallel with the back of the cab and looks to be 90Deg to the tray so I believe it's an
optical illusion.
Dennis
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« on: March 11, 2011, 01:51:03 PM »
I am doing the same as Zeeman has explained, my mounts will be welded nearly in the
middle of the cross member which will place the harmonic balancer just over the steering
rack and the sump behind it. Because it's a Gen3 LS1 I had to make a plate to bolt the engine
mount onto the block, will post pics at end of March when I arrive back in Australia.
Dennis
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« on: March 09, 2011, 05:01:52 AM »
Whoops that all sounds wrong now I read it again.......sooooo here goes
This van is for sale PM me and I will give the address.
Am in Wellington for a week and would love to look at vans and talk Bedfords.
Dennis
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« on: March 08, 2011, 06:32:33 PM »
I mean PM me and I will give you the location so you can do a deal.
Dennis
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« on: March 08, 2011, 05:09:38 PM »
Hi Guys,
Arrived in Auckland Sat night(From Melb) and Sunday morning saw a van hiding behind the Motel as we drove off.
Rang owner and he is open to offers, I have not looked at it as I am now in Wellington, apparently
was used for towing a rally car so has a 6cyl and towbar owner not sure of the rest, has rust, go figger
First in best dressed and I will give you the details. Any one in Wellington wanna show me yours?? am here
till Tues.
Dennis
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