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Amen to that! Once you change the shell you obviously have a new car! Have a green beer on me. MOM

I can't tell you what it does [at least on a 240 conversion], but you don't use it. Someone once remarked that it was used on EFI but as I have all carbie cars I can't verify it. It puts out 8volts from memory? Anyone else cast some light on it's use?

Ash, I think you may be pushing it uphill on this. For similar reasons that preclude the use of triple carbs. in Historic Racing. Homlogation is provided by the factory, whereas Scarab was private concern. If they did have the body homlogated then it would be available thru the FIA, ask CAMS first for any further info. MOM

Ah, finally get to see Alan T in person, he isn't half biscuit after all! Now all we need is a pic of Alphapuppy to complete the collection!

Gentlemen, A response was recieved from my post. Will a retraction be published, who knows? MOM

Thanks Puppy, Any idea if the mag is available in OZ? Before firing a rocket over in that direction I thought I would get my facts correct. MOM

Now I try to access their website and my computer keeps locking up! Can anyone supply a e-mail address to the editor? The more mail they get telling them that they have been conned the better chance we have that we don't have an Italian Job pulled on us.

Maybe a e-mail from KATS explaining that the real #5 was just recently seen by him in person, in Japan might be enough for a clarification. Bugger, just when you think Goertz has been debunked the last thing you want to read is this crap. Sorry fro the strong words, but it really p......... me off. Just as thought, if all list members e-mailed the magazine it might just be enough to have the article clarified.....just a thought. MOM

Can't answer the 3.0 question, but my motor was bored out at a very early age by a PO. No one suspected it was a greater capacity until I did the headgasket and the overbore was revealed. All experts consider this to be the equivelant to a 2.8L capacity, certainly performs better with L24 serials!

Or, if you really want to: Increase the bore on you L24. May not get you to 3.1L. 2.8 is achievable with little difficulty and you still maintain originality! MOM

I think that would be a good idea!

like to see the starter motor?

175/70's are they still available? or any 70 profile, 185/195?

Lower roof! You would have to be joking, I can only just squueze in as it is. any lower and I wouldn't own ANY S-30's! MOM

What is JDM?

These aren't figures, they are percentages which bear no relation to actual figures. Lobbyists will always try to confuse the masses with madness such as this. Regards, A concerned Victorian.

Mr C, where did you gain the impression that the H190 is a LSD? I'm probably wrong on this [& hope I am], however I quickly checked the FSM that I have, unfortunatelty it's for a 260C, but does quote the diff as a H190. There is no mention of it being a LSD, however, it may be possible to tighten the slip by installing thicker thrust washers. This I would think could be done on any diff used in the S series? or another option would be to weld up the pinion gear an lock the diff. [Cheapest option]! It is difficult to ascertain whether it is possible to change the gear carrier over from the diagrams supplied. I guess it's really over to the specialist in the group to voice an opinion as to the workability of this idea? Hope it helps and am looking to a reply as I know the location of several Cedrics! Mike

If this is the case then there is a oversupply of LSD's available. [At least in Aus]. I have a FSM for the 280C at home and will delve into the diff question to-night!

These probes are also on Flat Top carbureted 260's There are actually 2 on FT 260's. One is the actual temp probe for the temp gauge, the other is for the electric pump cut off. This was a simple logic device that would cut [switch] off the electric fuel pump when the coolent was over a certain temperature and the motor RPM was below 600 [from memory]. HIH

Could you advise all members the Transistor type numbers & other obscure values for components that you used on this?

These links have always created confusion. I've never been able to locate them or get any spec's on them. Hence, like most, if not all owners have had to resort to simply replacing them with a wire of similar gauge. Yes, I know that it isn't advisable, however if there are better ideas......... If anyone knows at what amperage these links should blow, please let us know, at least at a minimum, a slow blow fuse of adequate awperage should suffice.

Alan, You're very correct in assuming that Aussie delivery cars where loaded with dealer accessories. In fact I would state that you would need to place an order for a "basic" car. One interesting option that the 260 was loaded with was a rear window reflector. I've never seen another one and have often wondered if it was a dealer option? The best way of describing it was to think of a cutout of blue plexiglass that fitted inside the rear hatch window. The "glass" itself contained speckles or particles of silve/gold foil for reflection. Very effective and coooool looking. Anyone seen similar?

Oh yes, they have been built. At least 1 to my knowledge as the famous Dazda. Campaigned with limited success in Victorian Rally circles in the 80's. Body 510 motor Rotary. Haven't heard of anyone using it in a s-30 series. Suspect there is very little to gain as the power to weight ratio is similar to using a L24 or L26.

Just think about doing a DazDa conversion!

Isn't the motor still a L28? I would have thought it would be a straight swap?