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Guest		#1 Posted : Monday, 26 March 2007 5:16:14 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Hi Advice Please It it easy to put a red motor in FX ute what modifications are need I already have a red gearbox connected by adapter plate to a grey engine in my fx ute and now want to pur a red motor in do ineed an engineers certificate any advice apreciated thanks

FastEHHolden		#2 Posted : Monday, 26 March 2007 5:37:48 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 13/01/2006(UTC) Posts: 303		It depends on what state as to what rules you have to follow. The usual way is to fit a HR front end and move the engine mounts to suit the gearbox crossmember.


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peter_flane		#3 Posted : Monday, 26 March 2007 5:47:31 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Registered, Veteran Joined: 22/05/2005(UTC) Posts: 1,384		If you fit a 138 or 149 red motor you will be fine as far as I know!
		If it is old or rare - Cut it! http://www.ehlimo.com.au/


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HK1837		#4 Posted : Monday, 26 March 2007 5:50:58 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 14,898 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 557 time(s) in 532 post(s)		Go and find a 138 red motor. I don't think you have to Engineer these. I think in NSW you can get away with a 149 also. You'll need side mounts, but Rare Spares sell either mounts to weld on or x-change crossmembers with the mounts already on. _______
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FastEHHolden		#5 Posted : Monday, 26 March 2007 7:00:18 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 13/01/2006(UTC) Posts: 303		what state? a trip to their website will help. Whats the tare weight of FX? Edited by user Monday, 26 March 2007 7:03:26 AM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified


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Guest		#6 Posted : Tuesday, 27 March 2007 4:55:48 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Hi State is Victoria. Tare (kerb) weight is 2230lb (1012kg) thanks for you help quote: Originally posted by FastEHHolden

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