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Tech Forum / Re: Clone engine crankshaft
« on: 02 Jul 19, 10:36 pm »
I had the very same problem, took a while to find the right size and thread, I bought a few longer ones if anyone needs one, I’ve got spares

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Build journals / Re: Austin Ulster build
« on: 02 Jul 19, 10:33 pm »
Exhaust now modified to exit blow the rear engine cover and wrapped in a heat wrap held on with metal ties

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Build journals / Re: Austin Ulster build
« on: 02 Jul 19, 06:14 pm »
That was really good advice Rhys, Thankyou. As a result  I stripped off the cover, removed the ignition pack and blew everything down with an airline. I hadn’t thought about the magnet, it had indeed picked up some swarf and iron dust . I’ve now put back it together and new fuel line installed.

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Build journals / Re: Austin Ulster build
« on: 01 Jul 19, 09:28 pm »
With Stretton a few days off it’s time to make some improvements, first is a grill in the back end to get rid of heat from the engine. This should make big difference and doesn’t spoil the looks.
I need to mod the exhaust so it blows out rather than into the engine bay. Just need to extend and bend the pipe.
Next the fuel pipe. When it comes out of the tank it kind of gets trapped between the casing that covers the pull start etc.
I’ve put a 25mm hole in the casing and fitted a large grommet. The new fuel pipe ( rubber, ethanol proofed) will go through it

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Events / Re: Sunday 7th July . Stretton Circuit Leicester.
« on: 17 Jun 19, 10:52 pm »
Yep, I’ll be there and have lunch

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Build journals / Re: Delage 15-S-8
« on: 15 Jun 19, 08:53 am »
Great news Marek, we’re all looking forward to seeing this one

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Build journals / Re: New build start..GN Thunderbug.
« on: 15 Jun 19, 08:52 am »
I would not suggest making up a “Glazing coat” !
fibreglass your piece, let it set then screed it with an easy sand car bodyfiller.
Then sand it down when it’s set. Anything gelcoat or resin with be much harder to sand down
This kind of stuff is what you want to use

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Tech Forum / Re: Polyester Resin
« on: 15 Jun 19, 08:45 am »
Correct Chris. If anyone has any questions regarding fibreglass and polyester resin then just post here. I have been using on a daily basis for the last 40 years 😳🤖

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Tech Forum / Re: Chain tensioning
« on: 15 Jun 19, 08:42 am »
I’m running a sliding rail on mine like Stefan’s. I had no real problems getting enough tension after I removed links in the chain. If the studs on the underside of the engine are long enough you could pack them up with washers to raise the engine that would do the same job

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Off Topic / Re: Simplest Inspiration Car
« on: 04 Jun 19, 06:11 pm »
Not sure what this car was based on but it’s a simple body design.
I like the overall look
There are no problems with cooling the engine.
It’s nice and low which helps the c of g.
It would be quite easy to make in any garage/ workshop

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Forum Members / Re: New member Applejack
« on: 01 Jun 19, 07:49 pm »
Yes welcome Graham senior. We are all keen for a trip to brooklands. I’m imagining if we can’t drive them on the track it would be good to at least put them on the track and get a big group photograph.

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Tech Forum / Re: Rack and Pinion steering
« on: 27 May 19, 10:49 pm »
I have to say having only driven mine and Graham’s,I have no problem with simple go kart steering ,it works, why change it to something more complicated

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Tech Forum / Re: Welding thin gauge steel
« on: 27 May 19, 10:45 pm »
Guys..... it’s 2019, why on earth would anyone use a stick welder? Mig welders are cheap as chips and are so much easier to use. My advice ... bin the stick

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Tech Forum / Re: Rack and Pinion steering
« on: 20 May 19, 11:11 pm »
I’ll look forward to having a look at this at Stretton, maybe we can use these with a couple of improvements

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Build journals / Re: Bugatti Type 37 Build
« on: 19 May 19, 09:58 am »
Wow, that looks nice Stefan

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