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« on: November 01, 2014, 11:12:40 PM » |
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Hey guys I have a grey motor that I'm unsure about and was wondering if I could gets me help with identifying it and the mods that have been done to the sump thanks in advance.oh and I do have pics but unsure how to post them lol.
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RET
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« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2014, 11:08:22 AM » |
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Hi Frankiej, The prefix on the engine number will tell you its approximate vintage: <no letter> 1948 - July 1956 L prefix: July 1956 - December 1959 U prefix: July 1956 - April 1957 B prefix: Jan 1960 - July 1962 J prefix: July 1962 - end Other letters such as P or M show up occasionally, but they're rare. If your engine is an "L" block, this page has even greater detail on manufacture date. To post pics, there are instructions on this page: http://forum.fefcholden.club/index.php?topic=5613.0Hope that's helpful. cheers RET |
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GreyFC
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« Reply #2 on: November 02, 2014, 01:46:58 PM » |
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Also If you need I can post them for you you can email or SMS them to me I'd be happy to help get them up.
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Frankiej
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« Reply #3 on: November 02, 2014, 08:59:17 PM » |
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Hey thanks guys and your info is priceless I will have a go at the photos cheers frankiej.
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Frankiej
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« Reply #4 on: November 02, 2014, 09:05:55 PM » |
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Hey guys I just read the info on uploading pics and it's very confusing, I am using an iPad and I can't seem to find anything in there that tells me how to upload from my iPad, any info would be greatly appreciated, cheers again frankiej.
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GreyFC
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« Reply #5 on: November 03, 2014, 11:34:13 AM » |
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Are you using Tapatalk?
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« Reply #6 on: November 03, 2014, 11:56:44 AM » |
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Hey guys I just read the info on uploading pics and it's very confusing, I am using an iPad and I can't seem to find anything in there that tells me how to upload from my iPad, any info would be greatly appreciated, cheers again frankiej.
Go to app store download Tapatalk (free version avail but paying for it means you get unlimited access and uploads etc I think) Press the blue square+ to add a forum search FE-FC Holden enter your login details viola Same thing FB EK Holden Forum. |
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« Reply #7 on: November 03, 2014, 07:33:40 PM » |
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Also works with FX forum and the free version can upload pics.
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Frankiej
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« Reply #8 on: November 03, 2014, 08:34:20 PM » |
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« Reply #9 on: November 03, 2014, 08:42:25 PM » |
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Looks like an FJ grey motor with modified sump converted for marine use
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Frankiej
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« Reply #10 on: November 03, 2014, 09:06:57 PM » |
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Wow cool thanks Zulu
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ardiesse
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« Reply #11 on: November 04, 2014, 09:13:16 AM » |
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The block was cast on March 1, 1955.
Rob
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Remember: if your Holden's not leaking oil, it doesn't have any.
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« Reply #12 on: November 04, 2014, 11:51:08 AM » |
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Be interesting to see what the crankshaft is like. Hey fellas, is it the b blocks that had thicker walls and a better cast?
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Current Rides: 1958 "Black and White Taxi" FC special Sedan, 1957 FE special Sedan, BA Futura, 2015 VF Commodore, 1956 Austin Tipper Truck
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« Reply #13 on: November 04, 2014, 11:54:14 AM » |
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J block best casting and least corrosion ( due to belong less old ). All grey cranks are drop forged.
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« Reply #14 on: November 04, 2014, 12:08:01 PM » |
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An FJ block. Im betting its an old race motor. Án oil cooling circuit fed with water from the water pump.
Colin.
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Harv
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« Reply #15 on: November 04, 2014, 01:10:18 PM » |
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Im betting its an old race motor. Án oil cooling circuit fed with water from the water pump.
Colin.
I think so too. Many of the grey motor marine sumps I've seen are setup to have the engine on an angle, and the sump top/bottom horizontal. Hard to tell from the photos, but this one looks like it has the engine (and sump) horizontal like a car. Cheers, Harv |
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« Reply #16 on: November 04, 2014, 02:54:47 PM » |
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Sorry that's what I meant.
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Deano
Current Rides: 1958 "Black and White Taxi" FC special Sedan, 1957 FE special Sedan, BA Futura, 2015 VF Commodore, 1956 Austin Tipper Truck
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Frankiej
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« Reply #17 on: November 08, 2014, 05:24:24 PM » |
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Wow you guys know your stuff, and the engine is for sale with gearbox, the pics tell the story.
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Frankiej
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« Reply #18 on: November 08, 2014, 05:27:13 PM » |
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« Reply #19 on: November 08, 2014, 06:49:27 PM » |
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Are the pistons oversize, what are the rods are they standard and can you have a look at the crankshaft and see if much work done.
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Deano
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