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#1

General Avenger Discussion / Re: 4g63t swap

Last post by JoKer - June 07, 2026, 06:15:19 PM

Just check your 4g63t motor has the correct rotation for an Avenger Eldon!

someone else is daydreaming of 4g63 and I mentioned this

their reply (as they have played this game before with EX Lancer/s

Early model same rotation. Evo 4 and up rotate the other way

#2

For Sale or Wanted / Avenger alpine GLS side trim

Last post by dazz11 - May 10, 2026, 01:14:59 AM

Hi all I'm on the hunt for some stainless side trim as fitted to the 1975 avenger GLS doors.

#3

Members Gallery / Re: Doozers '76 Scavenger

Last post by Doozer - April 11, 2026, 04:33:45 PM

New Steering wheel today!

#4

For Sale or Wanted / Re: Avengers on Trademe (NZ's ...

Last post by JoKer - April 09, 2026, 04:56:59 PM

"Barn find" Ex rally car Mk1 Tiger in the UK coming up for Auction : https://www.mathewsons.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-364---1973-hillman-avenger/?lot=55573&so=0&st=364&sto=0&au=118&ef=&et=&ic=False&sd=0&pp=96&pn=1&g=1

#5

For Sale or Wanted / Re: Avengers on Trademe (NZ's ...

Last post by HenryM - April 09, 2026, 12:15:10 PM

Hillman Avenger https://www.trademe.co.nz/5873476209

#6

Technical / Re: Bearing tolerance/ clearan...

Last post by JoKer - April 09, 2026, 11:05:44 AM

I just hope it's accurate info & yeah one of the things I managed to rescue from Ron's collection a few years ago

#7

Members Gallery / Re: Doozers '76 Scavenger

Last post by Doozer - April 06, 2026, 05:45:30 PM

All cleaned up, to show off to the punters at this year's Rock n Hop in Timaru....

#8

Technical / Re: Bearing tolerance/ clearan...

Last post by Doozer - April 02, 2026, 02:31:55 PM

Cheers Jared, that's a handy version of the workshop manual you've got. I'll be in touch if I need any other measurements.
Cheers

#9

Technical / Re: Bearing tolerance/ clearan...

Last post by JoKer - April 02, 2026, 12:31:22 PM

My (early) Workshop Manual says :

1300 Single Carburettor 1300 Twin Carburettor 1600 Single Carburettor 1600 Twin Carburettor

Crankshaft

Main bearing running clearances

0008-0028in. (0,020-0,21mm) 0008-0028in. (0,020-0,21mm) As 1300 As 1300

Connecting Rod

Big end side clearance

007.019in. (0,178 0,483mm) 007.019in. (0,1780,483mm) As 1300 As 1300

eg 1600 'same' as the 1300cc clearances

#10

Technical / Bearing tolerance/ clearance

Last post by Doozer - April 01, 2026, 07:57:45 PM

Good evening all, does anyone happen to know what the bearing clearance/ tolerance for the crank is for a 1600?

Any help appreciated.
Errol.