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- Thu 09 Aug 2018, 11:47
- Forum: Indroduce yourself/Welcome to new members
- Topic: New Member Dirk
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7062
Re: New Member Dirk
Hullo Dirk and welcome to the Forum. Knew a Bert Holm from SAAF Waterkloof. Highly qualified! Instruments. Around 1968!
- Sat 28 Jul 2018, 18:07
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: How does one remove...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10284
Re: How does one remove...
Key in on is correct! Else the steering lock will not disengage This is wat is preventing you sliding out and over the column!!
- Thu 26 Jul 2018, 13:50
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: How does one remove...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10284
Re: How does one remove...
My Opel Rekord uses the following procedure. Disconnect the battery Remove the steering Remove securing exterior screws holding the ignition Remove the interior assembly screws working from the front The loose assembly can then be separated and removed. Check how the wiring and plug is unplugged. Th...
- Fri 27 Apr 2018, 11:41
- Forum: Restoration
- Topic: 1965/66 OpelRekord "B" Front alignment
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7603
Re: 1965/66 OpelRekord "B" Front alignment
Just for info!! My Boere Manier appears to be working! Tyres look much better and handling much better! Slight adjustment on Left front required! :D Its actually a very clever method, I was taught similar using rope between the front of the car and the back of the car. Just went to the hardware sho...
- Thu 26 Apr 2018, 17:48
- Forum: Restoration
- Topic: 1965/66 OpelRekord "B" Front alignment
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7603
Re: 1965/66 OpelRekord "B" Front alignment
Just for info!! My Boere Manier appears to be working! Tyres look much better and handling much better! Slight adjustment on Left front required!
- Wed 25 Apr 2018, 11:42
- Forum: Restoration
- Topic: 1965/66 OpelRekord "B" Front alignment
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7603
Re: 1965/66 OpelRekord "B" Front alignment
Thanks Gavin, The "B" body came out with a 2.1 McKinnon engine. Several different engines were tried during the 65/66 period when Pre-Production planning was done for the Ranger. Fitting a 2.5 engine was one of those. This about the time when GM's engine plant started at Motherwell! Also the worst ...
- Tue 24 Apr 2018, 10:01
- Forum: Restoration
- Topic: 1965/66 OpelRekord "B" Front alignment
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7603
Re: 1965/66 OpelRekord "B" Front alignment
Thanks Gavin, The "B" body came out with a 2.1 McKinnon engine. Several different engines were tried during the 65/66 period when Pre-Production planning was done for the Ranger. Fitting a 2.5 engine was one of those.
- Mon 23 Apr 2018, 17:28
- Forum: Restoration
- Topic: 1965/66 OpelRekord "B" Front alignment
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7603
1965/66 OpelRekord "B" Front alignment
I have tried chevyII, Ranger, measurements and still cannot get the wheel aligment to be right! I am on my 3rd set of tires! In desperation I decided to try my "Boere Manier" of adjustment! I pointed the nose and steering to be pointing straight and marked with chalk on the cement the front and rear...
- Mon 23 Apr 2018, 17:02
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Pug problem - FIXED with angle grinder
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4937
Re: Pug problem - FIXED with angle grinder
Reminds me of my 58 Peugeot 403 with those long bakelite connectors! If they crack your car willmissfire!!
- Mon 23 Apr 2018, 16:56
- Forum: Indroduce yourself/Welcome to new members
- Topic: Introduction
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8003
Re: Introduction
Welkom na die Forum! Nuwe Swasiland!