Peter T's 75 2+2

[peter t]

Guess what# Christmas day and yep I put the engine and gearbox in.

[Zedman240]

Looking real good there...will look great when your done.

[Brabham]

Nice work on the engine...looks awesome!

[peter t]

Hi,
   I have spent the last few days putting all the bits back on the motor. New water hoses and fittings, new vacuum hoses and just look at those 2'' su carbies. I just hope they work ok. Just banged my finger so I am quiting today and trying to type with band aids on my pinkie. Just one thing If anyone can help the hose on the left of the carbon canister doesn't seem to have a home. It is not listed in the manual and was like that when I got the car. Anyway have a look at the pics and let me know if you can help.
Happy New Year.

[Glen]

Great looking bay.

My canister has 3 connections not four, so i cant help.

[reverendzed]

I think that hose is meant to go to the white vacuum bottle (which isn't fitted), but it may be only on the later model?
Rev.

[maddos]

No it's just usually plugged. The plugs perish which is probably why it has the hose so it can be plugged. I'd post a pic of mine but having dramas getting the pic off my phone.

Here's the pic. Don't think I changed it to this. It says carb on the canister?

[Scoota G]

Maybe clean the out side of the canister as i think it's written on it. It was on mine but being a pre July 1976 car i ripped mine out (and the bracket can make a good catch can thingy)

[Brabham]

Hi,
   are your extractors new or did you repaint/HPC them? Cheers.

[peter t]

Hey, Thanks for the info on the canister. The extractors are new. Cost $300.00.

[Neuby]

That looks sweet as!

Makes me want to repaint my extractors while the engine is out....

[RB30X]

If they are the ones that were on ebay for a bit, did you have any issues with number on primary hitting the block vent tube that comes out?? The photo of your engine on the stand on the last page shows it touching? The set I bought did, making it impossible to fit them without major hammer persuation, the flange also fowled on the thermostat housing.

Looks very neat mate, it's all going back together quickly.

[tbscobraZ]

Great work. Can't wait 2 see it finished.

[peter t]

Those are the ones Tim. Maximum Performance Headers. Yes I have to adjust the vent pipe a bit. I am going to cut it and bend than weld up. Had no trouble with water housing but they are touching the block at the bottom. Hope there are no problems with that. No progress today as the wife sprained her ankle last night and I am house husband and nurse now.

[peter t]

How lucky can you get. I went to Autobarn and inquired about a new alternator and they had one on the shelf that had been there for two years. Cost $120.00. Couldn't get the old crusty one done up for that price.