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by Rick
21 Aug 2010, 11:19
Forum: 65 Fulvia
Topic: Coupe S2 1.3S Master Cylinder bore size?
Replies: 1
Views: 890

Coupe S2 1.3S Master Cylinder bore size?

Can someone please tell me what is the proper bore. I assume it is 21mm. I understand there are, maybe, 4 different sizes. Is there an issue with using any of the four?
Are the kits readily available?
by Rick
17 Aug 2010, 03:30
Forum: 65 Fulvia
Topic: Crazy Yanks!
Replies: 8
Views: 1725

Re: Crazy Yanks!

fulvia a.i. Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Rick O'Shay ma Man, how many crazy Fulvisti > around the world will know what you are referring > to ? > > Ralph D, I, U & Ed...;a few others for sure...but > as for the rest of the world ? > > my beloved Yanks ! > case...
by Rick
10 Aug 2010, 10:44
Forum: 65 Fulvia
Topic: Crazy Yanks!
Replies: 8
Views: 1725

Re: Crazy Yanks!

Sorry, I couldn't resist---The Red Sox call them by another name!
by Rick
26 Jul 2010, 23:44
Forum: 65 Fulvia
Topic: Girling Caliper Tightening Torque
Replies: 3
Views: 1158

Re: Girling Caliper Tightening Torque

Yes, tabs are used. I found a chart on the internet and for a high grade 10 x 1.25 bolt and the answer was 37-43 Ft-lbs . 65 NM =47 ft-lbs so its ballpark and the lower bolt in the rear won't acccept my torque wrench unless you remove the leaf spring so it is just as tight as one can get it with a c...
by Rick
23 Jul 2010, 00:37
Forum: 65 Fulvia
Topic: Girling Caliper Tightening Torque
Replies: 3
Views: 1158

Girling Caliper Tightening Torque

Can anyone tell me where to find the tightening torque for the two bolts afixing the calipers. Can't find them anywhere.
by Rick
13 Jul 2010, 17:29
Forum: 65 Fulvia
Topic: New door handles and dashboard
Replies: 14
Views: 1816

Re: New door handles and dashboard

John Simister Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Can you make a new S2 dashboard (same as S3) in > LHD with the original type of semi-matt, > straight-grain wood veneer so it looks exactly the > same as the original dashboard? If so, I'd be very > interested. > > Thanks...
by Rick
07 Jul 2010, 18:53
Forum: 65 Fulvia
Topic: intake manifold
Replies: 2
Views: 963

Re: intake manifold

Ed Levin Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The ports aren't primarily for intake heating; > they're the main water ports. And you'll notice > that the front (nearer the rad) water port is > smaller than the rear port, to equalize water flow > through the head. If you t...
by Rick
04 Jul 2010, 01:48
Forum: 65 Fulvia
Topic: Rear end hop
Replies: 9
Views: 2139

Re: Rear end hop

Put new DeCarbon shocks on from Huib.. Excellent. Car had the original deCarbons in rear and Boge two piece hydraulic shocks in front with 126,000 KM on them. I rebuilt the sway bar in the rear while I was back there. More a PITA than I thought but the next owner won't have to do it. Car seems more ...
by Rick
10 Jun 2010, 15:51
Forum: 65 Fulvia
Topic: tyres/rims - any thoughts?
Replies: 52
Views: 4602

Re: tyres/rims - any thoughts?

My S2 has 175/70 x 14 Michein Energy . They look right and feel right.and the speedo error is non existent at like 3%
by Rick
21 Mar 2010, 12:30
Forum: 65 Fulvia
Topic: Starter Solenoid
Replies: 2
Views: 884

Re: Starter Solenoid

Ralph, I've had new ones sitting on the shelves stick. Have you tried squirting some CRC Electric parts cleaner in where the plunger is? You can bench test it then, Google "bench test Starter solenoid".

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