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Topic: Need help --wiper plastic inserts wanted |
Ron
Replies: 3
Views: 775
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Forum: General Gemini Chat Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2003 12:47 am Subject: Re: Need help --wiper plastic inserts wanted |
Hi Spud, I think you will find that there is a plastic bush that allows the arm to rotate as the motor turns. The bush comes in two bits that press together either side of the arm. I'm chasing some ... |
Topic: Wheel Offset |
Ron
Replies: 11
Views: 1292
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Forum: General Gemini Chat Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2003 12:44 am Subject: Re: Wheel Offset |
To my knowledge, Camira rims will sit approx 10mm further in towards the shocker and will bind on the front shocker at full droop. This is not really a problem in normal driving, only when jacking up ... |
Topic: Need help --wiper plastic inserts wanted |
Ron
Replies: 3
Views: 775
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Forum: General Gemini Chat Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2003 12:02 am Subject: Need help --wiper plastic inserts wanted |
I need help to locate some wiper inserts please!! The arm that connects the wiper motor to the actual wiper arm uses plastic inserts in each end of the arm. A "clunky" noise whern the wipers are goi ... |
Topic: new donk for badger motorsports (power output) |
Ron
Replies: 8
Views: 872
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Forum: General Gemini Chat Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2003 11:19 pm Subject: Re: new donk for badger motorsports (power output) |
Did you air flow trest the head? I would like to know what improvements it made to air flow. The large inlet valve must come close to the cylinder, perhaps even shroud flow a bit. What exhaust valv ... |
Topic: moulded carpet |
Ron
Replies: 8
Views: 922
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Forum: General Gemini Chat Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2003 1:16 pm Subject: Re: moulded carpet |
Knox carpets are a pain to deal with. They do not cut out the bits for the floor shift or seats because they reckon there are too many variations to consider. Given that 99.99% of Geminis sold have ... |
Topic: Springs- lowered or cut??? |
Ron
Replies: 23
Views: 3394
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Forum: General Gemini Chat Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2003 9:00 pm Subject: Re: Springs- lowered or cut??? |
There are two reasons why cut springs can be dangerous.
1. The height of the spring is obviously reduced and when the car rebounds over a bump, the car may rise up such that the spring is no longer h ... |
Topic: Tip to remove front pulley |
Ron
Replies: 0
Views: 420
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Forum: General Gemini Chat Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2003 8:51 pm Subject: Tip to remove front pulley |
A very quick way to loosen the front Crankshaft pulley bolt is to use a long handle on your socket and rest the handle hard up against the passenger side rail. You then merely touch the starter key f ... |
Topic: valve train gear |
Ron
Replies: 3
Views: 635
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Forum: General Gemini Chat Posted: Wed May 21, 2003 12:04 am Subject: Re: valve train gear |
Rob, the Crow one is very good. However, any competent engine reconditioning shop can drill your cam gear to give an extra two holes. The cam needs to be advanced more as the chain stretches. Drill ... |
Topic: Compression data needed |
Ron
Replies: 0
Views: 471
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Forum: General Gemini Chat Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2003 8:57 pm Subject: Compression data needed |
Can anyone supply a bit of info re data to work out compresion ratio. I have cc'ed an early G161 head at 48cc, compressed head gasket is 1.5mm thick, bore is 83 mm (1 mm oversize, and the pistons are ... |
Topic: Reco head 4 sale |
Ron
Replies: 2
Views: 627
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Forum: Gemini parts Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2003 10:31 am Subject: Re: Reco head 4 sale |
Cost to reco head is broken up as follows $35 to bead blast head, $59 to pressure test, $20 for welsh plugs supply only, $11 to supply brass water tube, $178 to fit/ream guides, cut seats, cut valves ... |
Topic: Reco head 4 sale |
Ron
Replies: 2
Views: 627
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Forum: Gemini parts Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2003 6:24 pm Subject: Reco head 4 sale |
I have a fully reconditioned head for sale. Fits models with air pump ...TE, TF & TG. Head bead blasted, new brass water connection at front of head, head surfaced, valves reseated etc, springs chec ... |
Topic: Block & Tackle |
Ron
Replies: 8
Views: 996
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Forum: Gemini parts Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2003 2:59 pm Subject: Re: Block & Tackle |
Raine, reply or email me, I'm interested. What city do you live in? |
Topic: TG reco head 4sale |
Ron
Replies: 2
Views: 568
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Forum: Gemini parts Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2003 2:51 pm Subject: TG reco head 4sale |
I have a TG head just been reconditioned ... bead blasted, seats cut, valves done, decked level, springs checked and shimmed, head pressure tested. Cost me $300, you can have it for $200. Perfect fo ... |
Topic: New boot floor |
Ron
Replies: 0
Views: 440
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Forum: Gemini parts Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2003 11:29 pm Subject: New boot floor |
I have a new replacement boot floor section, fits any sedan. Simply cut out your rusted floor and weld in this new one. $50, Melbourne. Email if interested. |
Topic: Fitting front springs |
Ron
Replies: 10
Views: 13635
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Forum: Front Suspension Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2003 9:54 pm Subject: Comment on front spring fitting |
The previous methods sound a bit dangerous. Compressed springs have a lot of energy and can be dangerous if they let go. The GMH compressor sounds the safest way, but you cannot get them anywhere .. ... |
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