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Hi looking to sell my 1958 FC Holden Wagon currently on club rego so not transferable
It’s been restored all rust cut out patina bodywork look
Standard 138 grey motor and drums brakes has booster though
All new interior all black seats carpet hoodlining door cards etc
Asking around $23000 with some flexibility
If interested send me a text or call happy to send photos of video of it running
Selling because I want to not have to I’m not fused either way
Thanks

Hi all
Would anyone have or know where I might get the following gear’s for a greys 138 gear box, description out of the manual

- Gear - First and Reverse
&
- Gear - Counter
& maybe
the Gear Assembly Reverse Idler

I’ve not played with the gearbox box before so all new to me

Cheers
Trevor

Hi all
I know the saying is if the grey motor has no oil leaks then there’s no oil but,

As I’m not that experienced with the grey motor I’m not sure what is normal or not.
I have noticed exhaust fumes coming from the area where the small arm /lever is on the manifold it’s coming out of the shaft hole.
Also fumes and a small amount of oil from the spark plug holes in the side cover mainly one and two.

I have all new gaskets in it and now it’s been for a few drives I’ve noticed these issue that weren’t there when it was first run.

So what’s normal and is there anything I can do to stop these issues.
Thanks
Trevor

Hi all
Moving on from the not running phase the car now runs and drive well apart from braking at intersections and roundabouts
The engine stalls I think it’s something to do with the power brake.

Is it a matter of just idling the engine up ?

Having to brake, clutch, change gears and use the accelerator to keep the revels up all at the same time is annoying

Thanks
Trevor

Hi all
I was confident I had top dead centre on number one cylinder.
Seems I got a bit confused with the clock face reference I was assuming that closest to the fire wall was 12 o’clock and
that the rotor button should point towards number one cylinder this is not correct I was way off.

A call to Vern and going through all the steps mentioned at the start it finally clicked that 12 o’clock is closest to the engine and the small groove on the dizzy rim is 5 o’clock lined up the rotor button grove with the grove at 5 and moved the oil pump slot with a screwdriver to Match the dizzy shaft and magic it fell into place.

Of course then the plug leads had to be moved to match the firing order 153624.
Checked every thing was reconnected and it fired up and run first turn of the key.

Just some fine tuning required
Thanks to all that offered up advice it was appreciated cheers

Hi Vern
No I have not yet I’m giving it another go tomorrow I’ve the day off work.

Just as a back up has anyone used one of the electronic dizzy from eBay
HOLDEN FX FJ FE FC FB EK EJ  GREY MOTOR 12 VOLT ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTOR EK976-N

The claim is fits in no prob?

Hi Rob
Probably a stupid question to get to that little inspection plate I have to pull out my carpet pull up the lining and unseal the gearbox cover on the tunnel right?

Thats a pain in the back side is there a short cut?

Thanks
Trevor

Thanks Rob I’ll give it another go
Cheers

Hi o wise ones
my wagon was running and I had some issues with tuning and a mechanic came out and gave it a tune.
He showed me that the dizzy was not working as it should I’ve change the dizzy for a good second hand one and now won’t run
I have air, fuel, and spark and it will not run not even a misfire.
I put the other original back in and the same thing will not run not even a back fire not even looking to fire up.

I’ve checked anything even if the dizzy was out there would some sort of rough idling and backfire
Any ideas?
Thanks

PM sent to Old Blue I think that is the one I need
Br41 will do the trick I think

Cheers

Any one have a complete Bosch distributor they what to part with
Thanks

Ok great thanks for the info I guess I’ll have to make a call on which way to go
Cheers

If I do use the EH drums will I need to change anything else like the shoes or backing plates?

What would I have to change if I change to FB-EK brakes ?

Cheers

I didn’t realise the eh drums would fit like that
That’s the way I’ll go I can buy new ones no problems readily available

It has new tires and balanced and wheel alignment done last Friday

Thanks for your assist much appreciated

Cheers

Hi yes the brake shop said they are out of shape and can’t be machines

Only done one local run from the rego office and they shake the crap out of the steering
They must have been just borderline for the blue slip

I’m looking forward to taking someone else for a drive just to have a second opinion an how it all runs
I’m not sure what a 64 year old car is suppose to drive like as I’ve not driven one before my rego trip.

Cheers

Hi all
Now that My fc wagon is registered I managed to have a decent drive today, now I have a few little issues to sort
I’m looking for 2 front brake drums that can be machined
The ones I have are just about shot

Thanks
Trevor

Good morning o wise ones

I’ve just noticed that when the engine is running I have 12 volts and when I pull the lights on drops to zero
Is that the generators dead or something else

Engine still runs fine no other issues just drops to zero on the taco turn the lights off jumps back to 12

Cheers

Rare spares sell the 454

FC Ute Y frame complete front rust repaired and ready to go straight on

as fitted to my FC Ute project, I have had a change of plans and no longer need this item

item are located in Wanniassa ACT

I have of photos i can email them if your interested or you can call Trevor on 0419203122 for additional information, cheers

Hi Trevor,

I'm interested in the sub frame what sort of dollars you looking for????

Damo

hi Damo I'm happy for some offers obviously i would acept the highest one items are in good condition