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Where to get stuff / Re: Steering quick release
« on: 22 Apr 22, 11:23 am »
Quote from: Jimr1999 on 21 Apr 22, 04:41 pm
... These are cheap at the moment and in Huddersfield...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234481615724?hash=item369831836c:g:e8AAAOSwCAxiPiS8
Wow. Those are cheap! Well spotted Jim.

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Events / Re: STRETTON CIRCUIT LEICESTER. Tuesday 24th May 2022
« on: 22 Apr 22, 11:11 am »
I hope to be coming but as a spectator.

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Build journals / Re: ANOTHER AUSTIN 7 TWIN CAM
« on: 20 Apr 22, 07:41 am »
I like your bending jig for 1/2" square tube (I like all the build - way ahead of me already). Keep posting please.

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Tech Forum / Re: Electric start engine
« on: 18 Apr 22, 03:47 pm »
Quote from: Jimr1999 on 18 Apr 22, 03:17 pm
There are other more percussive ways to remove the governor but, for the sake of your brand new castings...

https://cutpriceracing.com.au/store/Page40/
That is a first rate guide Jim, thanks. Even I may be able to follow it. However, before tackling that I think I shall get used to my ck as built. Tweeking can come later once I've passed 35mph without 'accident'.
I bet there are lots of other good tips on that site too.


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Build journals / Re: Inspiration Kart needed!
« on: 18 Apr 22, 03:10 pm »
I am so ignorant!!!!

Never heard of these cars before, and the 1924 Aston Martin Razor Blade is British, even better.


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Tech Forum / Re: Electric start engine
« on: 18 Apr 22, 02:58 pm »
Thanks Rhys, really helpful.
I can get one ordered next week (supplier closed this week).

"oil wire, usually yellow, which comes out of the side/front of the crankcase" - I was wondering how easy that was to find having read about it previously.
I've also read about 'taking off the governor' too. Where abouts is that?

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Build journals / Re: Inspiration Kart needed!
« on: 18 Apr 22, 07:54 am »
Quote from: Adrian on 17 Apr 22, 12:06 pm
I thought I might investigate the Razor Blade a bit more.

The Razor Blade looks amazing - very much like a cyclekart only a bit bigger.

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Tech Forum / Re: Electric start engine
« on: 18 Apr 22, 07:47 am »
Quote from: Mark Under on 17 Apr 22, 07:53 pm
We use genuine Honda engines on machines we build, we take the key start box off and just extend the wiring to move it to a more convenient location.

Thanks Mark. I'm sure the clones will work more or less the same way. Do you extend the choke as well?

I presume you have a 12 volt battery somewhere.
Does the engine keep the battery charged?
All I know is that a car has a starter motor and a separate alternator for the battery. How does that compare with the electric start engines?

This is all basic stuff for people who have been around engines for a while, but my engines mainly run on steam!

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Tech Forum / Electric start engine
« on: 17 Apr 22, 04:35 pm »
Here's are rooky questions from total non-petrolhead -
What will I need extra if I buy an electric start engine?
Can I move the 'key' to the dash?
Does turning the key off class as a kill switch?

Being geriatric, the thought of pulling and pulling on a starter cord doesn't appeal. I have one of those on one of my railway locos and usually get one of the youngsters to start it.

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Off Topic / Re: saw this and thought of ... Me
« on: 16 Apr 22, 10:13 am »
Oh brilliant.

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Events / Re: Potential Venue in the North East
« on: 15 Apr 22, 11:12 am »
Quote from: Jimr1999 on 15 Apr 22, 10:43 am
But not this year for me.
I'm inclined to agree Jim as I already have things in the diary (so she tells me).
Perhaps we can get a date penned in for a club meet in Autumn or Spring 23.

How about it Jim Tanner?

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Build journals / Re: Inspiration Kart needed!
« on: 15 Apr 22, 11:04 am »
I've been watch YouTube VSCC hill climb events - never knew there were so many pre-1930 cars or makes.
Good source of inspiration - so many to choose from.

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Events / Re: Potential Venue in the North East
« on: 15 Apr 22, 09:53 am »
I agree about the chicken/egg Rhys.
If the dates for Speedfest 2022 don't fit it in with folk, perhaps we can arrange a bit of a do there later in the year, a 'club meet' that they encourage, especially if there is somewhere to have a run.
As for next year, I hope to have my ck ready and that will be a whole new picture.
Let's wave the flag for the North East and Yorkshire.
There is so much to do and see around Pickering. It is a beautiful area. Worth a holiday there.

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Build journals / Re: 1934 Riley Ulster Imp
« on: 12 Apr 22, 10:10 am »
Just bought myself a steering wheel on fleabay.

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Tech Forum / Re: steel chassis - why not set it lower?
« on: 11 Apr 22, 07:27 pm »
Ian, if it's the one I'm thinking of it was designed that way as his wife, who also wants to drive, has one leg, hence the hand controls.
Or perhaps that's a different one.

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