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by 73GTV
Sat Jan 10, 2015 2:25 pm
Forum: Engine and Drivetrain
Topic: The Golf Ball shaped pistons in 2TC TE56 Project build.
Replies: 37
Views: 64271

Re: The Golf Ball shaped pistons in 2TC

Just for info sake, 3T-GTE Turbo Pistons:


Looks like the same design only, well you tell me.
by 73GTV
Sat Jan 10, 2015 2:13 pm
Forum: Engine and Drivetrain
Topic: The Golf Ball shaped pistons in 2TC TE56 Project build.
Replies: 37
Views: 64271

Re: The Golf Ball shaped pistons in 2TC

[quote="82te72"]heres a read relating to this so if it is correct as i assume it to be. the golf ball pistons are not as good as typical 2tc or 3tc ones and actually have a lower compression ratio due to lower dome volume. (This is the conventional method of calculating the cr and as you c...
by 73GTV
Sat Jan 10, 2015 1:53 pm
Forum: Engine and Drivetrain
Topic: The Golf Ball shaped pistons in 2TC TE56 Project build.
Replies: 37
Views: 64271

Re: The Golf Ball shaped pistons in 2TC

Thanks for that link. So if the emission Carburetor meters less fuel to a setup that has less volume per face of each piston would use less fuel with the same stroke, which would mean that its emission output should be less than the previous years pistons. Now add twin carburetors to this. Less cc'...
by 73GTV
Sun Dec 07, 2014 2:35 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: headlights
Replies: 4
Views: 6138

Re: headlights

juan wrote:All my lights work fine but my headlights do not.work I.check the 2 fuses under the hood for left and right light vut I have no current their also wipers and heater dont work any help will be appreciated
Fusible Link, have you checked that.
by 73GTV
Sun Dec 07, 2014 12:41 am
Forum: Engine and Drivetrain
Topic: 3tc crankshaft on 2tc
Replies: 8
Views: 12875

Re: 3tc crankshaft on 2tc

Not bad, you have come close to the outline used in the 1983 Carboy issue on this upgrade for the 2T Block using the 3T crank, saved me some time explaining it except they stated 2 mm deep with a diameter of 16mm for the rod bolt heads and 38mm height by 17mm wide for the side wall on the inside of ...
by 73GTV
Sat Nov 22, 2014 5:33 pm
Forum: Engine and Drivetrain
Topic: OEM head bolts
Replies: 2
Views: 3961

Re: OEM head bolts

Why don't you take that bolt to Fasten-all and get new ones, they have that thread and pitch within the proper length and you can get grade 8 bolts, simple fix. Look up their website online and check out their in store stock before you leave the comfort of your sofa.... What you really have to worry...
by 73GTV
Tue Aug 12, 2014 8:08 pm
Forum: Engine and Drivetrain
Topic: Brake fluid engine smoke?
Replies: 5
Views: 5735

Re: Brake fluid engine smoke?

Its leaking inside the car also, I thought is was the rubber part. Is it leaking inside because its full? :? I will have to take everything apart and check (and empty) it next week. No accumulation of fluid during all those brake master leaks years Don't bother empty it the fluid is so aggressive a...
by 73GTV
Sat Aug 09, 2014 10:54 pm
Forum: Turbo and Engine Management
Topic: Overheating Problems - Need Help
Replies: 13
Views: 16000

Re: Overheating Problems - Need Help

Flush your block, check your timing and retest. Due to the age of these engines and the hours of operation, the passages could be blocked internally. Flush the engine block first to remove any restrictions, rust or crud, Install that new thermostat, fill with the correct fluids per operational manua...