Author Topic: Union Ratraps 9/16ths to 1/2 inch (Read 1684 times)

tr8theshape · « **on:** October 31, 2005, 08:21 PM »

Is it possible to swap union rat traps from 9/16ths to 1/2 inch?? If so how's it done??

Can't see how to get the end caps off

I have a pair of 1/2 inch which are a bit rough and would like to buy new but can only find 9/16ths so would like to buy the 9/16ths and swap the insides.

Any help greatly appreciated!

darkslider · « **Reply #1 on:** October 31, 2005, 09:15 PM »

Don't the ends just prise off with a screwdriver? Is this the shape your thinking of?

tr8theshape · « **Reply #2 on:** October 31, 2005, 09:19 PM »

Dunno about prising off (they are a bit mucky) but I'll have a butchers tomorrow.

That is 'the shape of things to come'!! Not seen that pic before but reckon they are a great looking motor even today (if a touch rust prone

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darkslider · « **Reply #3 on:** October 31, 2005, 09:25 PM »

Can't remember where I found that one. I was building a Group 4 replica till I lost my job but one day it will get done. Not got any digital photo's of mine but it needs painting yet so ain't beautiful. Cracking ID I use redgroup4-tr8 on E-bay.

tr8theshape · « **Reply #4 on:** October 31, 2005, 09:32 PM »

I used to have a 2 litre TR7 total mint restore job which was real nice but a bit steady. Changed it for an S+S Preparations 3.5 which had all the right bits, 3.08 diff, Holley carb, tubular manifolds. Sounded awsome and went nicely too. Sold it two years ago - miss everything about it but the rust!!!!

Hope you get yours all sorted - sounds awesome!

darkslider · « **Reply #5 on:** October 31, 2005, 10:11 PM »

What Holley a 390cfm? I've bought a 600,got cossie pistons,forged alloy rods,but not put em on yet estimating 280 to 300 brake @ flywheel.Heres another odd pic.

showtime · « **Reply #6 on:** October 31, 2005, 10:14 PM »

they look like old Manta headlights? :o

darkslider · « **Reply #7 on:** October 31, 2005, 10:18 PM »

Vauxhall chevette do you like them? I'm thinking they look better than std ones.

showtime · « **Reply #8 on:** October 31, 2005, 10:24 PM »

yeah thinking about it they are too small to be Manta ones

thats the good thing about competition cars, if it works & it sorta fits then it stays on there

i've got an unfinished one of these in the garage i need to get shot of, if you like welding?............................

tr8theshape · « **Reply #9 on:** October 31, 2005, 10:24 PM »

I'm a std headlight man myself

300hp sounds like fun

tr8theshape · « **Reply #10 on:** October 31, 2005, 10:26 PM »

Tr7 and welding goes hand in hand

darkslider · « **Reply #11 on:** October 31, 2005, 10:39 PM »

It does on an early Speke built car.This is the other option gratuitous TR shot.

tr8theshape · « **Reply #12 on:** November 01, 2005, 05:56 PM »

Right then,

Had a closer look at these things today and reckon that they will be OK. One pedal is missing one reflector though, don't spose anyone has one available

Author Topic: Union Ratraps 9/16ths to 1/2 inch (Read 1684 times)

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