Thread: Hello from New Zealand.
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03-08-2008 12:34 PM #1
Hello from New Zealand.
Hi everyone,
I am the mechanic for an earthmoving company here in South Waikato NZ. My boss has a '67 Impala (RHD here in NZ) that had a stock 283 and powerglide tranz. I have just replaced this set up with a brand new 350 4 bolt crate engine and a fully rebuilt TH350.
The engine side of things was very straight forward. I must have checked the timing about 8 times, but im glad to say that after oil pressure was up and reconnecting distributor live line, it started straight up and purred like a kitten.
The trans was another story, but still no real drama. I had to shorten the driveshaft by 80mm and while we were there, replaced the main tube for something a bit stronger. I made the rear mount so it dropped the rear of the trans by half an inch, because of the extra length of the TH350. Then all i had to do was hand make the gear selection linkage, and run flexible cooler lines.
It drives like a dream now, but i still have a couple of trans wiring questions.
I found the answers to questions i had in the various threads here in this forum, so for that i thank you all.
Adrian
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03-09-2008 09:42 AM #2
Welcome to CHR, Adrian! And hello from the Pennsylvania (way north of the equator). Glad you were able to get some answers and help to your build issues. I hope you stop by frequently, I believe that we have quite a few members from down under.Bob
A good friend will come and bail you out of jail....but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying..."Damn....that was fun!
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03-09-2008 11:58 PM #3
thanks guys, glad to be here.
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03-10-2008 12:30 AM #4
Welcome aboard and good day!" "No matter where you go, there you are!" Steve.
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03-10-2008 06:08 AM #5
Welcome to CHR!
Mike
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