Iain's (Delta Racing Car) Builder's Tea Break 2015

[Eric Falce]

Originally Posted by Clive Brown

Condenser?

Had a race way back in the sixties with my Élan, led by a mile until halfway the engine started to miss,slowly or quickly got worse, won't go into the remainder of the race but just that horrid little wiggly thing started breaking down.

[GORDON STREETER]

A thing like a two bob condenser putting you out of a race after spending hundreds actually getting it out in a race is "very frustrating" to say the least !
When I used points years ago before I went electronic in 1970/71 ish I just used to put another condenser on the CB side of the coil and fix it on the coil mount. I never had a DNF caused by them !

[terence]

Originally Posted by delta

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm. close Tel close.

Bloody frustrating to say the least.Had a btand new set that lasted all of an hour! The low tension wire going into the points 'chassis'had broken where its held next to the actual join to the points.Oh and they were Ford not a replacement type.

[delta]

Originally Posted by Colin McKay

One thing's for sure, it's never the coil

As I said very embarresed

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by delta

As I said very embarresed

Sorry Iain, would have texted but phone suffered a 'catastrophic hardware failure' yesterday so am off to Apple shop this morn to see if can sort out a replacement....

Funny how it expired less than two weeks after being unlocked and changing to sim only! (Conspiracy theory.....)

[Colin McKay]

Mrs Mac & I got identical smart phones at the same time. Almost to the day, 2 years later they both started losing their charge after 8 hours whereas they used to last 3-4 days. New batteries (OEM) fitted, no better.

This synchronized obsolesence does make you wonder.

[MartinSmith]

Originally Posted by delta

As I said very embarresed

You worry me ! ha ha

[Paul D]

Originally Posted by terence

Bloody frustrating to say the least.Had a btand new set that lasted all of an hour! The low tension wire going into the points 'chassis'had broken where its held next to the actual join to the points.Oh and they were Ford not a replacement type.

Terence - unless they were Ford and bought years ago, any you get from them now may well come in 'Ford' packaging, but will probably still be cheap rubbish from China!

I use quite a bit of this stuff in my business, and often get stuff that's supposedly genuine 'Jaguar' or 'Austin Healey' OE parts - but they're still crap! Some of them - condensers, rotor arms especially, are crap right from the word go, others work for a short while before giving trouble. Sometimes, I get one that actually works and lasts, but it's hit & miss.

Have you tried the Distributor Doctor? His stuff is good - condensers, points, rotors and caps made properly and to last.

By the way - it's never the coil!

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by Colin McKay

Mrs Mac & I got identical smart phones at the same time. Almost to the day, 2 years later they both started losing their charge after 8 hours whereas they used to last 3-4 days. New batteries (OEM) fitted, no better.

This synchronized obsolesence does make you wonder.

Mmm, my phone is 25 months old...... Anyways, fought my way into the Apple Store about 1145, and was given an appointment by the greeter for 5pm. Not impressed, so hung around the tech guys table hoping for something earlier. One of the guys looked at the phone, squeezed it near top and display came back. So was then upgraded to Genius Bar, where 5 mins later another guy put all the info into his iPad, chatted to his superior, and confirmed that they were ordering a new phone and would be at no cost to me!

So well done Apple, only lost an hour of my day and wallet relieved to say the least.....

[terence]

Originally Posted by Paul D

Terence - unless they were Ford and bought years ago, any you get from them now may well come in 'Ford' packaging, but will probably still be cheap rubbish from China!

I use quite a bit of this stuff in my business, and often get stuff that's supposedly genuine 'Jaguar' or 'Austin Healey' OE parts - but they're still crap! Some of them - condensers, rotor arms especially, are crap right from the word go, others work for a short while before giving trouble. Sometimes, I get one that actually works and lasts, but it's hit
Have you tried the Distributor Doctor? His stuff is good - condensers, points, rotors and caps made properly and to last.

By the way - it's never the coil!

Yes thanks but am aware of the rubbish available.These were new old stock.

[delta]

The next time a load of HSCC race driver youngsters go karting tell me not to go.!!!!
I got biffed ,boffed and bashed,and at one point I got hit so hard I was on my way to Milton Keynes shopping center I was so far off the track.
Still great fun but I did look on the podium after and thought that all three drivers with their total age "and weight" did not add up to my age. I did manage to beat some of the hot shots which was very rewarding ,just paying for it now with brused ribs and a few other aches and pain's.

[Tim Falce]

I have asked on the other forum but got no reply as yet, what's the best direction to approach Goodwood circuit from to avoid most traffic, I will be coming from the M25 from Kent and don't mind setting off early.

[bauble]

Originally Posted by Tim Falce

I have asked on the other forum but got no reply as yet, what's the best direction to approach Goodwood circuit from to avoid most traffic, I will be coming from the M25 from Kent and don't mind setting off early.

Tim from experience of the Revival there is no way to avoid queues except by turning up very early, however, I am no too sure about the MM. Advice on the forum when I enquired said traffic was not to bad and entry fairly rapid, go back through the MM thread to find it.

I would favour M25, M3, A127, and follow signs to circuit. Leaving to arrive at 6.0 am from Luton it took just under two hours to get into a car park at the 2013 Revival.

Hope to see you there,

Bob.

[Peter Mallett]

Don't forget to come and say hello.

[johngee]

Originally Posted by Tim Falce

I have asked on the other forum but got no reply as yet, what's the best direction to approach Goodwood circuit from to avoid most traffic, I will be coming from the M25 from Kent and don't mind setting off early.

Tim. I would favour going round the M25, down the A3 to Milford, then south on A283 to Petworth, then south A285 through Duncton and that will take you straight into the back of the circuit.
Pretty ride on a nice day and I've never found much traffic, even at the Revival. Enjoy.

[GORDON STREETER]

I head across country from where I live and use the 272 then branch off for Storrington/Amberley/Slindon, although I still have to use the A27 for a bit it is still quicker for me than going further along the 272 to Petworth and down the 285.
Saying all that if you leave early Tim you shouldn't have too much trouble as there won't be as much mayhem as the Revival, also I find the traffic arrangements at Goodwood amazing considering the actual final approach roads.

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by GORDON STREETER

Saying all that if you leave early Tim you shouldn't have too much trouble as there won't be as much mayhem as the Revival, also I find the traffic arrangements at Goodwood amazing considering the actual final approach roads.

They are very good at getting the punters in. Each approach direction gets own car park(s), and personally never had a problem from any point of the compass!

[Tim Falce]

Thanks for the info, I might just go straight down towards Brighton and cut across the A27. I seem to remember when I picked a car up from near Pullborough last year going off the A23 at Bolney and across country was a bit of a mare.

[Colin McKay]

Tim, the A272 from Bolney is a cracking drive if there's nothing in the way but you need to watch the limits as it attracts a lot of attention from the boys in blue because the bikers love it.

Then through Petworth (don't bother with the 'bypass', it doesn't save any time) where the residents often sit out to wave to you (or offer other gestures if you make too much noise going past the big wall).The last leg up Duncton hill, past the big farm and in through the back door is a lovely way to end the journey.

[Tim Falce]

Originally Posted by Colin McKay

Then through Petworth (don't bother with the 'bypass', it doesn't save any time) where the residents often sit out to wave to you (or offer other gestures if you make too much noise going past the big wall).

I remember Petworth, the residents pointed a speed gun at me when I picked the Chevy up last year, I wouldn't mind but it was on the back of my trailer and It's up hill, not sure what they were hoping to achieve but I suppose it kept them out of church that Sunday so at least no young boys were harmed.
I quite fancy going in the Chevy, would it be allowed or is it too common to grace the hallowed ground?

[Peter Mallett]

Tim, it's a race meeting for enthusiasts. Forget the Goidwood epithet just come along and enjoy it. Much less formal than the revival and just a bit of fun.

[grantp]

Originally Posted by Colin McKay

Mrs Mac & I got identical smart phones at the same time. Almost to the day, 2 years later they both started losing their charge after 8 hours whereas they used to last 3-4 days. New batteries (OEM) fitted, no better.

This synchronized obsolesence does make you wonder.

Software update?

There are many reports of such things trashing the power management settings usually inadvertently. Sometimes because they set changes that can potentially extend battery life ... but not if the old settings are left as they are.

If often amazes me that electronic stuff ever works at all.

[Tim Falce]

Originally Posted by grantp

Software update?

There are many reports of such things trashing the power management settings usually inadvertently. Sometimes because they set changes that can potentially extend battery life ... but not if the old settings are left as they are.

If often amazes me that electronic stuff ever works at all.

It could well be, perhaps some changes in an update that need turning off are sapping power. I know if the GPS is on on my smart phone the battery will go flat in a couple of hours. My iPhone will last a few days if I don't use it but I'm lucky if it'll get past 8-10 hours if I start looking at apps or even dare to make a phone call.

[morninggents]

Originally Posted by Colin McKay

....... and in through the back door is a lovely way to end the journey.

There must be a witty comment due here but I can't for the life of me think of one. I'm sure Gordon will come up with something.

[Tim Falce]

This Chevy is driving me up the wall at the moment, I can't get it to run on all 8 cylinders at the same time. It seems to foul varying plugs, take the offending plug/s out and clean them and it'll run smoothly for a while then start missing again. This is from cold and mainly affects the front cylinders on each bank although other cylinders go down at times.
It has fairly hot plugs in, Champion #12, the carb isn't flooding but it does seem to have poor vacuum on tickover although that could be down to the misfire.
It's a 350 cu inch with a Holley 4 barrel carb, I've done no other checks on it but I don't think it's rings or head gaskets as it's so variable.
Anyone got any ideas where to start looking?