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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 09:26 PM
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Default actuator type please

can anyone identify the actuator on the cossie turbo for me please

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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 09:28 PM
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Looks like a Collins one...?
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 09:31 PM
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I would go collins deffo not a forge
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 09:31 PM
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at moment it's running 19psi , aiming for 25psi got 1 complate hole of preload on it, using bleed valve to get to 19psi
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 09:33 PM
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here is another pic from the front

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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 09:35 PM
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Easy tiger, no more head gaskets.

Neil was that C/R you have 7.8:1 or Higher, belive it or not still running 12-13 psi at 10.5:1
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 09:37 PM
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running 7:1

had engine running on old turbo before shaft went 1 night with boost pressures in excess of 30psi due to hose bursting at actuator

by heck it flipping shifted
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 11:40 PM
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Neil its a Collins race type actuator and only has a preload of 10 psi either change the spring or get another one .................




Regards Doug .
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 05:02 AM
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what other springs are available, collins engineering i take i have to phone then
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 06:56 AM
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They do abour 4 different springs IIRC
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