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« on: November 26, 2014, 01:06:40 PM » |
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today I bought the last grey motor rocker shaft in stock at Auto Surplus. NOW _ where do I get a second shaft to make the pair?  ? Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks, Frazer |
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fe350chev
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« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2014, 02:07:44 PM » |
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There's a few in Melbourne u might be interested in on eBay.  |
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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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« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2014, 02:09:50 PM » |
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This guy has a heap of miscellaneous parts  |
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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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fe350chev
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« Reply #3 on: November 26, 2014, 02:11:01 PM » |
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And this complete head in Nsw. But sometimes it's worth talking to them to see if they have other stuff.  |
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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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« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2014, 03:39:48 PM » |
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LOL. I have other stuff. Just a bit ,,  |
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Im located at Liverpool, NSW
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« Reply #5 on: November 27, 2014, 09:21:34 PM » |
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I think Fraser is wanting a new one......
Ken
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fe350chev
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« Reply #6 on: November 28, 2014, 01:16:52 AM » |
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He can buy 2 used one's, then he will have a spare 😆
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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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Fraze
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« Reply #7 on: November 28, 2014, 07:09:14 AM » |
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I have several used rocker shafts and only one new one so I would really like a mate for it - any clues out there on where to try for another new one? ??Thanks, Frazer |
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« Reply #8 on: December 04, 2014, 08:39:44 AM » |
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I did check some places and no luck sorry. Have you tried these guys who specialise in grey motor era cars. They will know if there are any.  |
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Fraze
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« Reply #9 on: December 04, 2014, 03:54:09 PM » |
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Thanks for the clue Deano, I called Old Oldens but they only had used rocker shafts. I will keep searching for a new one - there has to be one somewhere - just a matter of wrinkling it out. Cheers, Frazer
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« Reply #10 on: December 04, 2014, 05:51:12 PM » |
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Yeah I reckon. Some of the Facebook groups have wanted sections in large cities. Might be worth a try.
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Deano
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« Reply #11 on: December 04, 2014, 07:33:12 PM » |
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Malcom Church makes them. As good as brand new if not better but they're not cheap I think it's $600 a set.
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Fraze
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« Reply #12 on: December 05, 2014, 08:20:12 AM » |
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If I can't get a new rocker shaft I will look at turning the existing ones (which aren't too bad) through 90 deg. to the unworn area. Frazer
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Fraze
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« Reply #13 on: December 05, 2014, 03:16:17 PM » |
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Can't rotate the rocker shaft 90 deg!!!! Oil hole has to line up.
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« Reply #14 on: December 05, 2014, 05:20:13 PM » |
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If the old one isn't too bad, can you copper plate til right thickness.
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Fraze
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« Reply #15 on: December 05, 2014, 05:31:04 PM » |
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I had the original rocker shafts linished this arvo and they are pretty good so I will go with them until I can find a new one. Frazer
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« Reply #16 on: December 06, 2014, 11:05:33 AM » |
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I'm a bit surprised you can't get new ones. Are these an item that wear out a lot or only on high km motors? Does anyone know.
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Deano
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« Reply #17 on: December 06, 2014, 11:24:44 AM » |
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They do wear and it is hard to find a shaft without some evidence of abrasion. Typically it doesn't effect the engine very much though, so most people don't bother replacing them. Even very worn shafts will still run ok.
Ken
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« Reply #18 on: December 06, 2014, 12:20:18 PM » |
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I wouldn't have thought it would matter much, but I'll will be interested to see how much wear the taxi shafts have. Thanks Ken.
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