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Technical Board => Modification Help => Topic started by: fc_ute on July 19, 2002, 11:57:10 AM



Title: fitting a 149 red
Post by: fc_ute on July 19, 2002, 11:57:10 AM
when fitting a red to the original gearbox what flywheel, clutch and starter should i use?????


Title: Re: fitting a 149 red
Post by: fc_ute on July 21, 2002, 10:29:40 AM
i should just clarify that, shoul;d i use the grey motor flywheel, clutch and starter or the red motor one?


Title: Re: fitting a 149 red
Post by: craiga on July 21, 2002, 09:42:03 PM
The Poo Mobile has a red 149 fitted - red starter, red flywheel, red clutch. Otherwise completely stock including radiator (red fan removed and single front mounted thermo fitted) and brakes.

Cheers,

Craig.


Title: Re: fitting a 149 red
Post by: fc_ute on July 22, 2002, 11:26:14 AM
thanks craig, i wasnt quite sure as i have only ever had greys but thought that i would repower the ute for the big trip across the country in november
craig c.


Title: Re: fitting a 149 red
Post by: craiga on July 22, 2002, 07:27:19 PM
FC_Ute,

149 is a good choice over here as registration is possible without engineering checks. You also do not need a braking upgrade, and the standard radiator works OK. I would guess its similar over there?

All you need to do really is to weld on the red mounts and it all bolts up, except for a couple of minor things like the engine pipe on the exhaust and the throttle linkage.

Make sure you get a 149 with an EH sump.

Doesn't go like a rocket ship but the extra torque and power is useful. The only drama I have had is when I broke 2nd gear synchro after an enthusiastic gear change.

Check this out www.eposode.com/fc_final/new_engine2.jpe

See you at the Nats.

Cheers,

Craig


Title: Re: fitting a 149 red
Post by: fc_ute on July 23, 2002, 11:31:33 AM
yeah same rules over here. we are coming over for johns rod and kustom picnic which is on the first weekend in november. should be our fc ute, 38 dodge original,27 T roadster pickup and a 34 sedaN delivery hotrod
craig