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Yes this Tilton 72-56 goes directly on to the balance bar so the cable will no longer interfere...
Read more Archived in: Brake Master Cylinder
“Bouncing” is a term that cannot be quantified so all I can give is a technical answer! If the e...
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Could this SPA DG211 gauge be used for EGT and oil pressure instead of boost pressure?
It would but the pressure reading will not be ideal for boost pressure. SPA have advised that ...
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Yes on this TRS Clubman 4 point road legal harness you can remove the buckles and wrap the straps...
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Just a question to confirm this Merlin white woven Exhaust wrap does not contain any asbestos?
The exhaust wrap is woven glass strands, not asbestos.
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Yes this ITG Foam filter just pushes over the ram pipes and that is how it is held in place, it s...
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The outlet size on this ITG Foam Filter will be 76mm (will take a 76mm internal diameter hose).
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On the Sytec FPR005 filter king regulator is the bowl gasket ethanol resistant?
With the ethanol content in todays fuel, the FPR yes it is fine. If you are running pure ethanol...
Read more Archived in: fuel filters
I'm interested in this Dry Sump Oil Tank but i need to know how much it weighs,
The easy clean Dry Sump Oil Tank 6.5 inch version weighs 1.4Kg
Read more Archived in: Oil systems
Could you tell if the thread on this Tilton brake master rod is 5/16 UNF?
Yes, they are 5/16" UNF. Both Tilton and Girling are 5/16UNF.
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Monitoring Fuel Pressure in Racing Cars
We're often asked how fuel pressure can be monitored when tuning or fettling engines. The...
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JUMP START PLUGS ... And the question of the other half!! (by George) Amongst the thous...
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Cooling System Header tanks - in Race Cars
Here at Merlin we sell a wide variety of coolant header tanks. We frequently get asked wh...
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FHR / HANS Devices - Explained
FHR / HANS DEVICES - EXPLAINED If you are competing in MSA governed events within the U....
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ITG Megaflow Air Filter Base Plates, how to measure for the correct size
Here we explain how to measure and order the correct base plate for your ITG Megaflow air filter....
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Lifeline Fire Extinguisher Servicing, understanding the service labels on your bottle
Lifeline have very specific instructions relating to frequency of servicing, the lifetime...
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Motorsport Helmets, how to measure for correct size
HOW TO MEASURE To establish which size helmet you may need, first you need to me...
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Assembling a Push-Fit Fuel / Oil Hose using Aeroquip Hose & Unions
This guide is designed to help you put together the popular range of Aeroquip Push-Fit (Socketle...
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How to measure hoses and tubes for race car fluid systems
A common question when it comes to measuring hoses and tubes is what to measure? Do...
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Whats the difference between Metric, JIC, BSP, and NPT threads?
How to Measure and Identify Threads Here at Merlin, we get asked how to measure threads, such as...
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