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tr8theshape

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Union Ratraps 9/16ths to 1/2 inch
« 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

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Re: Union Ratraps 9/16ths to 1/2 inch
« 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

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Re: Union Ratraps 9/16ths to 1/2 inch
« 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  :'(:)

darkslider

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Re: Union Ratraps 9/16ths to 1/2 inch
« 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

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Re: Union Ratraps 9/16ths to 1/2 inch
« 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

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Re: Union Ratraps 9/16ths to 1/2 inch
« 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.

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Re: Union Ratraps 9/16ths to 1/2 inch
« Reply #6 on: October 31, 2005, 10:14 PM »
they look like old Manta headlights?  :o

darkslider

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Re: Union Ratraps 9/16ths to 1/2 inch
« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2005, 10:18 PM »
Vauxhall chevette do you like them? I'm thinking they look better than std ones.

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Re: Union Ratraps 9/16ths to 1/2 inch
« 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

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Re: Union Ratraps 9/16ths to 1/2 inch
« Reply #9 on: October 31, 2005, 10:24 PM »
I'm a std headlight man myself  :)

300hp sounds like fun  :D ;D ;D ;D

tr8theshape

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Re: Union Ratraps 9/16ths to 1/2 inch
« Reply #10 on: October 31, 2005, 10:26 PM »
Tr7 and welding goes hand in hand  :'(

darkslider

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Re: Union Ratraps 9/16ths to 1/2 inch
« 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

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Re: Union Ratraps 9/16ths to 1/2 inch
« 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 ???

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