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

[GORDON STREETER]

I forget what a senior moment is !

[zefarelly]

Its probably for the best, THe capsicum pose it indelibly etched on some of us though

[Nick JM]

Originally Posted by zefarelly

Senior moment ?

THe whole thread is misplaced private messages, shared amongst friends

can't be...im only 22 : )

[Peter Mallett]

Had an interesting day at Brands yesterday. It was pretty damned cold and the track was very greasy. We warmed the car up and I ran it round to the noise check. All was fine so I headed out on to the circuit only for a misfire to appear. We changed the plugs; I went out again, no good; then we thought perhaps it was water/debris in the fuel so we took out the jets and blew them through. However nothing worked so after a couple of hours of fiddling around clearing the jets, changed the coil etc. and of course coffee, we went to lunch.

After lunch we blocked off the entire radiator and oil cooler and ran the engine up it was fine, so I took it out for another run. By this time the back was following the front more often because the temperature had warmed up a bit, there was even a partially dry line! Bearing in mind the radiator blanking the water never got about 70c. The oil stayed resolutely below 80c.

The engine ran fine so we can only think that the carburetor was freezing up. Something I haven't experienced previously. Anyway, we got around fifty laps in and although I was way of the pace (couldn't get more than fourth on the top straight) I was the fastest "historic tyred" car out there even having fun with a Morgan GT3. We lowered the pressures by 7psi and still, even though it was sliding all over the place, the tyres stayed stone cold.

So, that's my seat time until Goodwood. At least it's a couple of hours more than last year!

[Tim Falce]

I'm pleased to report that the Bristol has a half decent cover over it this week.

[zefarelly]

Originally Posted by Nick JM

can't be...im only 22 : )

A year younger than me!

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by Tim Falce

I'm pleased to report that the Bristol has a half decent cover over it this week.

That's better! Must be good season for cover sales as the Schmitter down the road has a more weatherproof one as well....

Peter, your analysis sounds logical. I assume your carb setup doesn't include any water heating? Glad you got some track time!

[Peter Mallett]

No water heating and the amount of cooling available is incredible.

[Clive Brown]

Originally Posted by Tim Falce

I'm pleased to report that the Bristol has a half decent cover over it this week.

Many prefer Bristols uncovered.

[Al Weyman]

Ha ha

[Nick JM]

Originally Posted by Tim Falce

I'm pleased to report that the Bristol has a half decent cover over it this week.

Pleased to see the owner is looking after my inheritance !

[delta]

Well I said I would report back in after a couple of weeks on the pumpkin seeds . Have to say not a lot of difference been happaning and I have still been up twice a night . Last night went for my usual 10 k run followed up with a couple of beers and pizza and low and behold it's now 6.30 and this is the first time I've been up . Watch this space . Will again report in again next week .

[Neil Duke]

Originally Posted by delta

Well I said I would report back in after a couple of weeks on the pumpkin seeds . Have to say not a lot of difference been happaning and I have still been up twice a night . Last night went for my usual 10 k run followed up with a couple of beers and pizza and low and behold it's now 6.30 and this is the first time I've been up . Watch this space . Will again report in again next week .

Could be worth a try then.

[midgetman]

So are you claiming 10k, beer and pizza is the answer? What beer? How many? Definitely more testing required!

[Nick JM]

Just seen the time of my last post....I feel very secondhand this morning....and I've got a bike race (starting in Woodcote round the corner from Delta actually) tomorrow.


Why oh why did I do it??

Burns night supper in case anyone's wondering.

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by midgetman

So are you claiming 10k, beer and pizza is the answer? What beer? How many? Definitely more testing required!

You need to factor in the odd Ruby as well, Max.........b

[grantp]

Originally Posted by Nick JM

Burns night supper in case anyone's wondering.

Any excuse eh Nick?

[bauble]

The 'or even' bit made me smile.

[delta]

Just sorting out my camera and came across this picture of our handsome fellow as he got out of his Rover in Portimao.He was a bit sweat' ie

[Nick JM]

Originally Posted by grantp

Any excuse eh Nick?

I had to recite the Burns address too....at least ats my excuse.

Did the bike race today. Sub zero temps from start to finish. OMG it was cold until about 10.00.

Still managed a good time (enough to make the "gold band time" for my age group despite being on a full blown mountain bike in a cycle cross race).clearly having askinful two night beforehand is what benefits the modern athlete...

So Mike...more than the occasional ruby needs to be factored in..

[Mike Harte]

Bob, that old advert for Tungston Auto.Dev. stirs some memories in the back of my mind, but having racked my brain I can't for the life of me remember why! London N.3 (Finchley) was part of my old stamping ground, so I was probably aware of the company as it was certainly in business during my competition years, but it went out of business in 1994.

Something tells me that they had some connection to motorsport, but I'm b*ggered if I can recall what it is!

[Peter Mallett]

Aaaargh!

[GORDON STREETER]

I won't put this in "Grim Reaping" but my old man who was a hundred years old died this afternoon, I don't think I'll make that sort of age. Rip George.

[Tim Falce]

Sorry to hear of your loss, condolences Gordon

[delta]

Thoughts are with you Gordon .