Well today i managed to put the VL tank into the VB, blocked off the return line port on the tank (not needed for now) renewed all the vapour lines, changed wiring to suit the VL sender.
Interestingly after searching the net to see if the intank lifter pump would be suitable for running carby and reading on many forums that "it's too powerful" and it's "suitable for EFI only"I decided to check part numbers.... funny enough the internal pump for the VL turns out to be the exact same pump as supplied on the VK and VL carby V8 models equipped with a intank pump to assist the mechanical pump...... I guess on other forums, all those who said it can't be done are talking out their arse and have no idea what they're on about.... bosch catalogue is really easy to find and read!!!!
Only thing i was worried about is whether the stromberg carby on the red 6 would cope with the electric pump (rule of thumb quadrajet can handle up to 7psi fuel presure whereas stromberg shouldn't really exceed 2.5psi) and if not, would i have to remove it incase it posed a restriction big enough to starve the engine under load....
So i hooked up the pump to a temporary switch and took the car for a test run from woy woy to wyoming... Glad to say, all went well. Car drives fine up hills and under load with and without the electric lifter pump running.
Slowly getting bit by bit all the various VL parts into the VB in preparation to the RB30 conversion whilst keeping it a running car, No dead ducks here!!!!
Still looking for a VB-VK 1" master cylinder... every listing i see on fleabay from so called "Brake parts suppliers" have pictured late VK-VL-VN-VP 1" master's saying it'll fit vb-vc-vh.... none have the port for the left caliper at the correct angle to suit the VB nor match the original one on my VH SS. Really frustrating trying to get the right parts from idiots who have no idea what they're on about and insist the "wrong" product being the correct part!
Looks like I'll have to find time to go scrounging at the wreckers!!!!
