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[LC69GTR]

the only thing i can see writen is - aud 9203 su carburators birmingham england, ( am i looking in the write spot ) cheers

Sounds like you have 1 1/4 Su carbs and not CD Stromberg's

[Bazza]

thanks again for that info baz , the paper work that i got with the vehical stipulates that a genuine xu1 crank is being used and a genuine xu1 camshaft , there are numbers and letters writen beside it 456" 11.59m lft ! my question now is - is this a normal camshaft , , . cheers

Hi

As I understand, he 186 XU-1 engine had its own crankshaft which was steel rather than cast iron, but so was the crank in the 186A. The cam grind appears to be the same as the "XJ" that was first made available for the '72 Bathurst LJs. The standard camshaft for the late 186 XU-1s and 202 XU-1s was the "the XH" which had a .429 (10.89mm) lift.

Cheers

Bazza

[Bazza]

sorry to be a pain , im just trying to understand whats been done to this engine , so what you are saying this camshaft appears not to be a genuine xu1. cheers

Hi

It's impossible to say without physically looking at it. Sometimes people say "this engine has an XU-1 cam" when what they mean is that it has the same 'grind' or specifications as was fitted to an XU-1. The specs that you have provided suggests that what you have is the 'hotter' cam that was made available by Holden for the '72 Bathurst Specials. Some people find that this grind is not particularly 'streetable'. If it is an original Holden XJ cam - it should have an X and a J stamped on the front. You won't be able to tell whether it is an original without removing the timing cover.

Cheers

Bazza

[Bazza]

Hi oz772

I suspect the crank was carried over from the 186S but I am sure Dr Terry will have more info.

Cheers

Bazza

[Bazza]

Hi

Your oil pump would seem to be an aftermarket type made by JP Performance Products. The 100 MPH speedo is from a standard LC LJ Torana - they are often fitted when the 120 MPH is not available. Only the GTR and XU-1 had the 120 MPH type.

You shouldn't have any problems fitting the speedo cable if it is routed correctly. See picture below. I will try to measure mine tomorrow if that will help.

Cheers

Bazza

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[Bazza]

Hi

It looks like you have been given the wrong cable. I have measured 38" under the bonnet alone and I reckon there is 18 to 20" inside the cab. I don't have the dash out so that is as accurate as I can get.

Hope this helps

Cheers

Bazza

[Collo]

Hi
The 100 MPH speedo is from a standard LC LJ Torana - they are often fitted when the 120 MPH is not available. Only the GTR and XU-1 had the 120 MPH type.



Cheers

Bazza

I thought I read on here that an optioned sports dash(For want of a better term)on a base model got the 100mph speedo and the 120mph speedo was exclusive to the GTR and XU-1.

[Bazza]

Hi
The 100 MPH speedo is from a standard LC LJ Torana - they are often fitted when the 120 MPH is not available. Only the GTR and XU-1 had the 120 MPH type.



Cheers

Bazza

I thought I read on here that an optioned sports dash(For want of a better term)on a base model got the 100mph speedo and the 120mph speedo was exclusive to the GTR and XU-1.

Hi

I may have also thought that at one stage, but the parts catalogue doesn't support the view. Speedo VS11263 is only mentioned in relation to P/N 2818891 which is the guage type insturment assembly with Imperial Units. Having said that, I understand the the earlier cluster units, as fitted to the HBs, only had a 100 MPH speedo. Perhaps daf67 can check the dates on his cluster.

Cheers

Bazza

[Bazza]

thank bazza , i took it back this morning and his boss gave me the right one , which is near twice a long ( didnt measure it ) i have just fitted it and havnt tacken it 4 a drive, should the 100mph speedo have the same calabration 4 the m21 oppose to its original 3 speed or auto what ever it was. cheers dave

Hi Dave

Your speedo should be correct as long as you have the right coloured drive to match your diff ratio and wheel diameter.

Cheers

Bazza

[Bazza]

i just took it up the street and back and the speedo isnt working , my gearbox that ive been told is supose to be a genuine m21 short ratio g/box do i need a special cable 4 this because i hooked a atachment behind speedo with the drill and it seems to be working. cheers dave

Hi

Do you have an outer cable, an inner cable and a coloured plastic gear on the gearbox end?

If an Admin sees this post - can you put this thread in the correct forum please?

Bazza

[Bazza]

hi baz , i have a blue plastic gear at the end of cable at g/box end , there are numbers on it .....- 7430970 holden 112 , do these numbers mean anything. cheers dave

and yes a outer and a inner and a blue plastic gear at end. cheers

Hi Dave

I will PM you

Cheers

Bazza

[Bazza]

Hi wldgtr

The VIN of that car would be 8D11LDH297878J. It was completed on 16/11/73 and sold by dealer 557 (?? NSW) during Jan '74. The original engine was JL436014.

The colour is/was Glacier White and the trim is black vinyl

The Chassis Number accords datewise with the others but be sure that the Chassis Number on the ADR tag is the same as the one stamped on the inner passenger side guard.

No - it isn't possible to have a VIN tag legally replicated.

Cheers

Bazza