Its finally in etch prime! Woohoo

[Valencia]

What brand of extractors are they Damo and whats the clearance like do they clear the starter motor and chassis by much or are they close
cheers Gene.

[damienengland]

Hey Gene

Pacemaker PH5275 is the make and model of these and they seem to be sitting quite well after dropping the drive train in. They were advertised as suitable for 304/355 stroked and/or blown engines mounted into HQ - WB cars with factory A/C and power steer. They are going back to Pacemaker for ceramic coating after body fit, as even they advised test fitting before finishing everything off. One note is that they won't clear under the Holden cross member as the outlets are pointing straight at the middle of my current one. Pacemaker advise a Hatfield cross member as it allows more head room for exhaust to go through.

Cheers
Damo

[damienengland]

Had some more fun yesterday with the build.

Got the springs fitted (Pedders 2090) and started bolting on other bits like new power steering pump and alternator. A little bit disappointed with the alternator, i opted for a new Aeroflow unit as its got a 100A rating, unfortunately it doesn't fit the bracket properly so will probably have to get a spacer.

Also revisited the A/C bracket as it happened to hit the rack and pinion dust cover when the engine got fitted. Figured i could just scallop it a bit and send back for powder coating again. Have now found that the A/C compressor wont slide in yet, as the hydraulic lines on the steering rack run a bit too high. Will have to get them tinkered with to get the compressor in. Its going to be very tight down there!

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[axistr]

Using the same A/C bracket on my Torana I had to move the compressor forward and up around an inch to make it clear the power steering and line up with my modified serpentine belt system, but I don't have the extra addition of that cool looking blower to contend with.

[axistr]

Managed to find a photo which might help. I also had to move the A/C belt tensioner bracket up higher. I tossed the V pulley and used a 6pk type idler.


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[damienengland]

Thanks axistr. Interesting idea about moving the compressor around on the bracket if needed. I'm a bit hemmed in by all the drive belts so forward or back might be tricky, but guess i could shave the mounting bosses or move them up or down a little bit. Cheers

[damienengland]

Bit more fun tonight. The cross member and gearbox mount ordered from Castlemaine Rod Shop turned up today, so jumped in and swapped out the old one. Seems to fit as advertised and the exhaust clearance is great, but not fully sure if i got the end mounts correct? I'm assuming i just need to install 2 x bolts in each end as per original? Any confirmations or corrections would be appreciated.

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[axistr]

Both of my Torana's have CRS cross members. One with a TKO Tremec and the other T56 magnum Tremec. I know they are from different cars but look basically the same as yours. I needed to bend both cross members up. They were way to low and the tail shaft angles would have been heaps out. Just something you should check when the body is on and the tail shaft in. I had to bend them up by around 2 1/2"

[damienengland]

Thanks axistr, will keep that in mind. Played around a bit more today and installed front shocks (Pedders Sport Riders). Also went hunting for a number of bolts and nuts that were either shagged or missing. Man that takes some time.

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[Innuendo]

Nice progress Damien.
Looking forward to seeing the body married to the chassis once again.