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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-26-2010, 10:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 893
Posted By Fleetwood

thanks to all that have posted replies, once i...

thanks to all that have posted replies, once i have located one and start to do the conversion, I am sure i will have a lot more questions.

Cheers Neil.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-25-2010, 11:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 893
Posted By Fleetwood

700r4 transmission Q!

I have decided to upgrade my TH350 to a 700r4 transmission, so for those of you that have done this conversion can I retain my orginal TH350 shift linkages and will they fit to the 700r4, or do I...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-11-2010, 09:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,423
Posted By Fleetwood

Thanks for this input I will check it out.

Thanks for this input I will check it out.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-11-2010, 03:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,423
Posted By Fleetwood

Thanks for all the info, so as a rule of thumb,...

Thanks for all the info, so as a rule of thumb, if my engine has a two piece real seal which it has, then i can get away with a neutral balanced flywheel.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-10-2010, 09:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,423
Posted By Fleetwood

Thanks Gerry72, the reason I ask is because i am...

Thanks Gerry72, the reason I ask is because i am converting from an automatic to a 5 speed manual hence the need for a flywheel, so i will presume that my 350 is internally balanced and look for a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-10-2010, 06:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,423
Posted By Fleetwood

Balanced Flywheel???

Just like some opinions on an issue about buying a flywheel. Just what does it mean if the engines is internally balanced you do not need to balance the flywheel, so if i do not know if my engine is...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-30-2010, 05:17 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,212
Posted By Fleetwood

Looking at the picture of the way you have...

Looking at the picture of the way you have cleaned the top of the piston,. unfortunately you have no alterative but to remove the pistons and at least change rings and hone the bores. All the carbon...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-29-2010, 07:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 765
Posted By Fleetwood

Thanks to everone for the help and advise and i...

Thanks to everone for the help and advise and i really like the idea of a remote master cylinder reservoir, especially with the tight spaces on the vette. I will do a search for a place to buy the GM...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-28-2010, 01:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 765
Posted By Fleetwood

Hydraulic clutch ???

Well i am finally ready to change my auto to a manual 5 speed and would like to go with a hydraulic clutch setup. Which would be the best master and slave cylinder combination to go for and where can...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-07-2009, 04:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 789
Posted By Fleetwood

If you have replaced the tach filter, then the...

If you have replaced the tach filter, then the next logical thing is to replace the tach circuit board. Unfortunately from memory they are not ajustable, you need to replace the tach board.
Forum: C3 Parts for Sale/Wanted
08-28-2009, 02:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,489
Posted By Fleetwood

If they will fit a 79, I would be interested....

If they will fit a 79, I would be interested. What would it cost to ship them to Perth in Western Australia (area code 6056).

Thanks Neil.
Forum: C3 General
06-12-2008, 03:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 596
Posted By Fleetwood

anyone :)

anyone :)
Forum: C3 General
06-09-2008, 03:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 596
Posted By Fleetwood

Thank you I would appreciate that so long as its...

Thank you I would appreciate that so long as its from the V8 mustang.
I have always wanted a 65-66 mustang fastback as well.
Second only to the Corvette of cause ;)
Forum: C3 General
06-08-2008, 11:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 596
Posted By Fleetwood

The only reason I was looking for a ford V8 T5...

The only reason I was looking for a ford V8 T5 was because a lot of people on this forum say that it is a stronger box then the GM one, but even if I can get one of those i would not mind, i have...
Forum: C3 General
06-08-2008, 11:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 596
Posted By Fleetwood

The last time i tried to buy one on ebay, if it...

The last time i tried to buy one on ebay, if it could have come US postal service it would have been about $150 ground shipping, but because of the length it had to be shipped through another company...
Forum: C3 General
06-07-2008, 11:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 596
Posted By Fleetwood

Ttt :)

Ttt :)
Forum: C3 General
06-05-2008, 10:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 596
Posted By Fleetwood

Hi Kerry, from what i have been able to find out...

Hi Kerry, from what i have been able to find out the T5's used by Ford and Holden are non world class units, which are not as strong as the world class boxes used on the V8 mustangs, but if you know...
Forum: C3 General
06-04-2008, 08:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 596
Posted By Fleetwood

Help with a T5 transmission!

I have been very keen to replace my auto tranny and put a mustang V8 T5 box into my car for a while now, but my problem is the shipping costs to Perth in Australia. Because the transmission length is...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-30-2008, 12:31 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,572
Posted By Fleetwood

Not sure if this could be your problem but have...

Not sure if this could be your problem but have you checked the proportioning or combination valve, you may have a blockage there, especially hard to bleed brakes if the switch is closed.

Neil.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-28-2007, 07:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 684
Posted By Fleetwood

My problem with the 6 speed is that you need to...

My problem with the 6 speed is that you need to convert the electronic speedo to cable to retain your original speedo. I am still looking for a Mustang 5 speed box.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-28-2007, 06:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 523
Posted By Fleetwood

Thanks for all the advice, I replaced the oil &...

Thanks for all the advice, I replaced the oil & filter at least 6 months ago & drove the car to work for a couple of weeks. I have parked the car & used it on & off since then with no problems, until...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-27-2007, 05:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 523
Posted By Fleetwood

You DID check the tranny oil level with the...

You DID check the tranny oil level with the engine running.(?) If not...the oil level is low and there won't be enough oil to charge the pump/lines.

Yes the engine was running & up to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-26-2007, 08:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 523
Posted By Fleetwood

Thanks guys, Yes I checked the fluid level, still...

Thanks guys, Yes I checked the fluid level, still plenty of oil. I will look into the modulator vacuum line. Just looking for common problems to check before I drop the oil pan. Not even sure i know...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-26-2007, 09:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 523
Posted By Fleetwood

TH 350 problem!!

I started the car today after about a month, car started okay but theres a problem with the transmission, car won't move in any gear position. What are the common problems that can cause this? I have...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
02-02-2007, 10:26 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 43,128
Posted By Fleetwood

Thanks 5speeds, The box is from a 2001 Ford...

Thanks 5speeds,

The box is from a 2001 Ford XR6, not sure if they use the same box as the Holden. I guess i will have to do a bit more research.

Neil.
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