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1957 Euro Semaphore/Ragtop Vintage Speed Project
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 1:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very cool idea. I have put it on my Tool Do List Very Happy
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 6:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I like that tool do list now that's funny
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48 Aluminum Case drilled tapped, Full Flow Filter
Porsche 356 B Crankshaft 74mm
Porsche 356 B Rods
Shasta Cylinders with JE Pistons 80mm
WW Okrasa Heads worked by Ron Chuck
Speedwell Ratio Rockers 1.25
Dual Valve Springs w/Lash Caps
Blackline Racing Lifter Inserts, Manton Push Rods
34 Pbic Carbs rebushed by Mr Okrasa
Custom Okrasa Intakes enlarged to 34mm
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 6:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Picture of pushrod spark plug tool . The insert can be pushed in with an arbor press or a vise. It is a perfect press fit .
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57 Ragtop Semaphore Sedan
48 Aluminum Case drilled tapped, Full Flow Filter
Porsche 356 B Crankshaft 74mm
Porsche 356 B Rods
Shasta Cylinders with JE Pistons 80mm
WW Okrasa Heads worked by Ron Chuck
Speedwell Ratio Rockers 1.25
Dual Valve Springs w/Lash Caps
Blackline Racing Lifter Inserts, Manton Push Rods
34 Pbic Carbs rebushed by Mr Okrasa
Custom Okrasa Intakes enlarged to 34mm
Gene Burg Sump
Fram bypass Filter with Okrasa Oil Cooler
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 9:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rwoodshvac wrote:
I like that tool do list now that's funny

I'll be performing all week. Please come again Wink
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 22, 2013 7:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Terrific thread! Many helpful insights, and some good ideas.

If it's not too much trouble, would you mind posting your final jet/Venturi setup?
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 1:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Your Oval vintage Speed is Simply awesome! Beautiful!
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 23, 2015 10:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice build
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 1:56 am    Post subject: Re: 1957 Euro Semaphore/Ragtop Vintage Speed Project Reply with quote

Great build, any video of the engine running? I'd love to hear it.
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 11, 2023 1:15 pm    Post subject: Re: 1957 Euro Semaphore/Ragtop Vintage Speed Project Reply with quote

Here is this engine today, put it in my 54 oval with Italian 44 idf's and an A1 Sebring.

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PostPosted: Wed Dec 13, 2023 5:53 am    Post subject: Re: 1957 Euro Semaphore/Ragtop Vintage Speed Project Reply with quote

Good morning,

Where did you find the fittings for your fuel lines? I still need to make mine.

Thanks
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