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by npca-g60joe
Tue Oct 26, 2004 6:18 pm
Forum: The Archives
Topic: 67 Brake parts needed
Replies: 12
Views: 3632

67 Brake parts needed

I will put an article in the Patrol Information for you all later this week about how-to do the wheel cylinders yourself. I'll include all the details. i'm just flat out with work at the mo and cant do any pics... gimme a couple days!but as a quickie.... you can hone a cylinder if it isn't too pitte...
by npca-g60joe
Tue Oct 26, 2004 3:46 pm
Forum: The Archives
Topic: 67 Brake parts needed
Replies: 12
Views: 3632

67 Brake parts needed

You could always get the cylinders sleeved & new pistons, should you run into trouble. Often stainless sleeves and pistons are a far better alternative to OEM stuff, but some OEM are better than others. the Rubber caps can be purchased at most auto parts stores, they have many generic sizes. if ...
by npca-g60joe
Thu May 13, 2004 7:13 am
Forum: The Archives
Topic: trip to Southern Mozambique
Replies: 4
Views: 1445

trip to Southern Mozambique

There are a few starters over here in Oz, if you get desperate and cant get one in SA I can get hold of one or a couple and send them over   Joe.
by npca-g60joe
Sun May 09, 2004 1:17 am
Forum: Suspension & Steering
Topic: Rear axle options.
Replies: 6
Views: 2811

Rear axle options.

I would be very interested in any pictures you have of your suspension setup, especially the 37in tyres. I am having a hard time trying to convince the handbrake that we should put 37s on the project car. How is clearance at full lock, and what kind of articulation can you get from the axles? I'd sa...
by npca-g60joe
Sat May 08, 2004 11:45 pm
Forum: Engine and Mechanical
Topic: Electronic ignition kits and more
Replies: 9
Views: 4026

Electronic ignition kits and more

Exhaust headers... Lukey in Australia Still make them, still in their catalogue, for the P40 engine. The code number is MG57. There are also extractors for an MQ with a P40 engine and they are a different fit to the G60 so when ordering you must specify G60. I can get you a wholesale price ex-tax + ...
by npca-g60joe
Sat May 08, 2004 11:40 pm
Forum: Engine and Mechanical
Topic: extractors and holley wanted
Replies: 2
Views: 783

extractors and holley wanted

Lukey make them, still in their catalogue, for the P40 engine. The code number is MG57. There are also extractors for an MQ with a P40 engine and they are a different fit to the G60 so when ordering you must specify G60.   Joe  
by npca-g60joe
Sat May 08, 2004 10:44 pm
Forum: Body and Interior
Topic: How do I convert from positive to negative ground?
Replies: 6
Views: 2619

How do I convert from positive to negative ground?

I will look into it for you, as I am going to convert a couple g60's in july.   I think the only necessary items to rewire are starter, alternator (regulator) and reversal of the grounding straps. The rest should work as per normal, as it doesn't matter how you power your lights or fan etc.   I'm no...
by npca-g60joe
Sat May 08, 2004 10:21 pm
Forum: Body and Interior
Topic: Roof Hatch
Replies: 12
Views: 3765

Roof Hatch

SOA! ahh hahaa I am also in the planning stage of this seemingly 'simple' task   I've just been in touch with a diff reconditioner and he's suggested an alloy ford 9" centre with 4.11s and a custom housing... they can do it two ways, weld in the std nissan tubes and use modded nissan axles, or ...