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[bat 53]

yes it is a sgnature , Tod was very help full , only make them to order 

about 6 weeks before it arrived  cost $468.50 delivered 

they also make them for all makes including canam spyder which i have 

 

cheers  bat

[Ice]

Wow they gone up l suppose its cheaper than Merrick still

[bat 53]

dunno i checked some old posts ( for fittment ) in 2013 signature were selling them $380

[Indy Orange]

I received mine last year ,haven't fitted it yet ,about $500 to my door,cheaper than an original one and stronger.

[bat 53]

Well finally received new cam cogs and lifters from Clive
Found a motor right date standed bore no lip
Still looking for a head 2811929 early 71
Just a hone if standed pistons are available


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[bat 53]

G’day all ready to build my engine
Probably being discussed a 100 times
But after the colour , I think I have the original sump
And the colour is chev orange
As per photo being a CF is that right

Thanks bat


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[claysummers]

KBS have an engine enamel, Motor Coater. Rocket Red appears very close to the early red motor colour 64 through HKTG at least. It is almost orange really.

early Holden nut

[71xu1]

+ 1 Rocket Red, use hi temp primer, white and your colour will sing.

[bat 53]

g'day all 

found a head e 17 1  so now to rebuild the engine so what are the valve size for the CF engine 

 

thanks bat

[bat 53]

G,day all
this is the spec,s for the new cam
Can’t decide on valve springs standed or heavier
What I have read is that the 161s and the 173 s are the same cam and use v8 springs
So is this right


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[S pack]

AFAIK the LC GTR did not use V8 valve springs. The XU1 did however the 186S, 2600S & 2850S did use valve springs that were better than the std offering.

[claysummers]

Even a stock six benefits from fitting so called double valve springs. Which is why they were fitted to blue and black motors from factory. Eliminates valve bounce.


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[bat 53]

thanks boys 

specs for the 173s are 

lenght & load -ins . @lbs 

valve closed 1.513@ 68 / 76

valve open 1.175 @ 177/193 

these are the specs that i have been given to do with the 173s 

so what would you's recomend since the cam is slightly bigger

Edited by bat 53, 17 May 2021 - 08:50 PM.

[S pack]

thanks boys 

specs for the 173s are 

length & load -ins . @lbs 

valve closed 1.513@ 68 / 76

valve open 1.175 @ 177/193 

these are the specs that i have been given to do with the 173s 

That is 100% correct and exactly the same for the 2600S.
 

[bat 53]

Ok according to other posts on here
Rocket red is the right colour vht Sp119 is the go


So what does everyone think !!!


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[71xu1]

Perfect

[bat 53]

thank's dave

[73SUNBURSTEXYOUWON]

G,day all this is the spec,s for the new cam Can’t decide on valve springs standed or heavier What I have read is that the 161s and the 173 s are the same cam and use v8 springsSo is this right Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Clive Cams would have supplied Valve Springs to suit your cam if you requested.

[bat 53]

spoke to him about the springs , never said he could supply

[bat 53]

just spoke to clive ,

asked about suppling springs , they don't supply but will recomend strength 

told him the 173s specs , he stated that i would be crazy to go any stronger 

as the standard 173s spec is more than ample

[73SUNBURSTEXYOUWON]

just spoke to clive ,
asked about suppling springs , they don't supply but will recomend strength 
told him the 173s specs , he stated that i would be crazy to go any stronger 
as the standard 173s spec is more than ample

Thats Interesting....because 2 cam shafts i have bought from Clive, i have requested he supply valve springs to suit and lifters, all have come supplied by Clive Cams.

Im not saying he is the Manufacturer of the springs....

[73SUNBURSTEXYOUWON]

Extract below, from last year email.

As requested, please find attached spec sheet for the Wade 391 profile on a Holden 6 cyl camshaft.



Prices are as follows:



Holden 6 Cyl Cam Billet $Xxx.00

Set of Cam Followers $Xxx.00

Set of Valve Springs $Xxx.00


Maybe he has stopped supplying springs.

[bat 53]

another question 

does anyone have a photo of the starter motor 

getting mine refurbished like to know what is shiny what is black 

 

thanks  bat

[bat 53]

Ok so finally got my motor back today
Bolting spare. Bits on so I don,t. Paint the gaskets.
Then will assemble


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[bat 53]

g'day all 

good news santa left me an early chrissy present 

 

photos to come