Colin, PM sent, cheers mate.......FC Mikey

Sweet.....FC Mikey

Hi guys, I don't know if that's what they are called, but I am after the 3 rings/sleeves that seem to locate/seal the manifold to the head on a grey motor. Robbo's told me to try a museum, helpful bunch . Are these parts still made? and if so who would sell them. Any help is appreciated.

      Cheers FC Mikey

Thanks Mike & Frank, just wanted to know, considering one of your past posts Mike was regarding the oil in the box and trouble with shifting.
FC427 you've got mail.

         Thanks again FC Mikey

Just wanting to know what is the correct oil for the crunchbox?

       Cheers FC Mikey

Hey Ed & Dean, I thought people were just telling me I was number 1 
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Thanks guys, it's as you said Bob, hopefully I'll get at it tonight 

      Cheers FC Mikey

G'day guys, this is probably a simple question for most. My tailshaft is attached to the diff by clips. How do they come off? 

Slightly off topic, what is the correct size bolt for joining the inside front guards to grill? I seem to have a menagerie.

Thanks in advance.....FC Mikey

That's alright Richard, don't know if I could watch the Origin again  so don't go to too much trouble.


oooohhhh......you mean George's FC , well that will be terrific, unlike the whitewash

I might give the car a "Portugese Shower"    (a term picked up while backpacking through Europe) quick spray of BO basher and you're right to go.   

     FC Mikey

G'day John, I will be at the Feb meeting and would still like no.115 if still available.

    Cheers FC Mikey

Thanks Ken I'll take it. If you can PM me when you get to stripping the engine and it is ready to post, with the full price and your bank details, I'll deposit the cash in your account... no problemo

      Cheers FC Mikey

G'day Ken, no present for the FC at Xmas. The build has come to an abrupt halt. It has been a bit of an anti-climax, seeing how long the mechanic has had the motor, and then told it will be ready tonight, only to discover this is the wrong plate. As you said the cam would need to be removed to replace the plate, so I have told him to stop till I can source the right one.

Mark did mention adapting this plate to suit. Any thoughts on the pros and cons of doing this or should I just get the correct plate? Any help is appreciated.

     Cheers FC Mikey

Thanks Mark, just my luck... I'm on fire...was bringing home the motor tomorrow, but this has thrown a spanner in the works with 3days till chrissy.

   FC Mikey

Hi guys, just was wanting to know some info on the engine front mounting plate. Was the mount section facing the rear for any models? Seems the engine I am having rebuilt has the mount section facing the rear, yet the ones in my cars all face to the front. The engine is originally out of an FC, but the guy I bought it from said he had it in a FX. If anyone can shed some light on this it would be muchly appreciated.

    Cheers FC Mikey

Hi guys, I'm chasing after the front mounting plate for a grey motor-138.

    Thanks FC Mikey

G'day Hamfist, just let your brother know that being a ford nut is a disease, which can be cured  . Obviously not genetic or contageous as you seem to be unaffected  .
Good luck with your resto.   FC Mikey

PS - I've got shed envy too

Thanks Keith, PM sent

G'day guys, I am currently getting my old grey rebuilt and am chasing a set of extractors. There are sets for sale on ebay, and was wondering has anyone bought these and are they happy with them. Or would anyone know of a company who does good extractors.

Cheers FC Mikey

Thanks Ken, the code number on the site is 393-10367, is this the correct code? Would anyone know if it is the darker colour?

                            Cheers FC Mikey