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by Johann66
Sat 02 Dec 2017, 13:00
Forum: Technical
Topic: 1971 CHEV KOMMANDO: FLANCE GASKET CODE
Replies: 5
Views: 3318

Re: 1971 CHEV KOMMANDO: FLANCE GASKET CODE

Kavesh, thanks, I have succeeded in obtaining an "O' ring. Johann, just to make double sure, is it possible to get me both the gaskets? I will gladly pay for it ,please PM me the amount including the postage costs and your account number. My postal address is P O BOX 6495 WELGEMOED 7538. (My Komman...
by Johann66
Wed 29 Nov 2017, 21:41
Forum: Technical
Topic: 1971 CHEV KOMMANDO: FLANCE GASKET CODE
Replies: 5
Views: 3318

Re: 1971 CHEV KOMMANDO: FLANCE GASKET CODE

Johan, are you referring to the "O" ring gasket where the exhaust pipe fits into the exhaust manifold? It was easily obtainable when I needed one a few years back. AGREE! There are two types! Solid metal and an aluminium type. Let me know if you need one! I think I have a spare and can get one from...
by Johann66
Sat 18 Nov 2017, 23:15
Forum: Restoration
Topic: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA
Replies: 1086
Views: 482086

Re: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA

It never rains but it pours!! The Opel 2.5 exhaust manifold where joined to the exhaust must have a pipe fitting that joins the exhaust to the manifold with a metal seating ring! My car was fitted without that pipe and ring resulting in the manifold breaking off at the exhaust fitting! Just when I t...
by Johann66
Sat 18 Nov 2017, 21:39
Forum: Parts wanted
Topic: CHEVROLET KOMMANDO KICK-DOWN MEGANISM
Replies: 7
Views: 4208

Re: CHEVROLET KOMMANDO KICK-DOWN MEGANISM

See the picture Ters Posted, Hullo Kavesh, The Part That Johan Wepener is looking for is can be seen on your dad's Chev! Can you Take a photo please. I can look for or make one! It is the kick down rod from the throttle lever down to the carb! The rod is adjustable! has clip-on fittings similar to t...
by Johann66
Thu 16 Nov 2017, 17:56
Forum: Restoration
Topic: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA
Replies: 1086
Views: 482086

Re: 1965/66 Opel Rekord L Rally GMSA

[quoteShould get good speed! At 50MpH revs are 1950 = 80KpH![/quote]
This was as close as dammit!!
Rechecked on GPS and found @ 50 MpH is 2000 RpM
Formula 50 Mph with 28" (600mm) = 1945 RpM.
Therefore Gear ratio = 3.24.
:D
by Johann66
Thu 16 Nov 2017, 17:31
Forum: Parts wanted
Topic: CHEVROLET KOMMANDO KICK-DOWN MEGANISM
Replies: 7
Views: 4208

Re: CHEVROLET KOMMANDO KICK-DOWN MEGANISM

Sal Moontlik kan help! Het met Piet gepraat! Groot Jaart nie ver weg nie!
by Johann66
Tue 14 Nov 2017, 14:16
Forum: Parts wanted
Topic: CHEVROLET KOMMANDO KICK-DOWN MEGANISM
Replies: 7
Views: 4208

Re: CHEVROLET KOMMANDO KICK-DOWN MEGANISM

Hullo Johan,
Is dit kabel of meganies? Ek kan moontlik vir jou een in die hande kry! Gaan probeer kyk! Kan jy dalk 'n foto wys?
by Johann66
Sun 12 Nov 2017, 20:58
Forum: Post your ride
Topic: My next year project.
Replies: 5
Views: 4989

Re: My next year project.

kavesh wrote:
Sun 12 Nov 2017, 15:51
Johann66 wrote:
Thu 09 Nov 2017, 14:24
Check with Kavesh Maharaj from Pine Town. He might still have one! It did not fit on his el Camino.
Rassie bought that power steering box about 2 years ago I think.
Going, going, Gone!!
by Johann66
Sat 11 Nov 2017, 15:02
Forum: General/Lounge
Topic: Forum sterf/ or what is it ,cold and rain?
Replies: 112
Views: 41328

Re: Forum sterf/ or what is it ,cold and rain?

Byt vas!! The times are changing!!
by Johann66
Thu 09 Nov 2017, 14:24
Forum: Post your ride
Topic: My next year project.
Replies: 5
Views: 4989

Re: My next year project.

Check with Kavesh Maharaj from Pine Town. He might still have one! It did not fit on his el Camino.