DTRC Lydden 10/11 June

andypipe · 15 May 2006, 13:42 (Ref:1610577)

Anyone got any idea what day we are racing, or is it both?

chezza · 15 May 2006, 13:52 (Ref:1610588)

Your racing the Sunday only. Entries are coming in quick so get them so me soon!!

R59 · 15 May 2006, 14:22 (Ref:1610623)

So that's qual and race Sunday only?

Have to know to arrange outlaws to look after offspring...

chezza · 15 May 2006, 14:24 (Ref:1610624)

Yes thats right Rob.

R59 · 15 May 2006, 19:03 (Ref:1610877)

Ahhh splendid. A nice lay in on Sunday morning then. Time to go to Church.....

Flat Out Farr · 15 May 2006, 19:17 (Ref:1610889)

Don't keel over in shock. but I will be there!
Boy George is repairing the engine after testing (see the report on www.flatoutfarr.co.uk) so I will be back out, after 18 months.
Yippee!!!!!

andypipe · 15 May 2006, 19:39 (Ref:1610908)

My entry went off today. What class are you gonna be in chris?

Flat Out Farr · 15 May 2006, 19:58 (Ref:1610932)

Class C. Ex Ford Saloon championship Turbo Fiesta! I have joined the Turbo boys this season; Will probably frighten myself silly. Can't wait. Should be good up the hill; it has 234 ft lbs orf torque !

djinvicta · 15 May 2006, 20:11 (Ref:1610945)

Anyone new in Class A for Lydden?

R59 · 15 May 2006, 20:29 (Ref:1610969)

Why, are you coming out then?

I'm not entering until I get my heap sorted out, so I'll probably end up on the reserves list... if I'm lucky!

Rob.

djinvicta · 15 May 2006, 20:33 (Ref:1610972)

No; Out last Saturday, and enjoyed it, V8 doughnuts and all

chezza · 16 May 2006, 09:40 (Ref:1611369)

Up to 16 of you at the moment. Keep those entries coming in!!

Alan Cherry · 16 May 2006, 13:08 (Ref:1611499)

Quote:

Originally Posted by chezza

Up to 16 of you at the moment. Keep those entries coming in!!

Looks like I'm moving, so count me out ! - next time out should be coombe - If solicitor arranges date around 24/25th June, they can think again !

Alan

Flat Out Farr · 17 May 2006, 18:28 (Ref:1612790)

Found out what is wrong with the engine;
valve hit the piston when the collets fell out! Valve very bent!!!
Piston appears to be OK, accroding to George, so got away with just a replacement valve, collet etc; That was a lucky escape!
There is a God.

graham bahr · 17 May 2006, 19:58 (Ref:1612905)

the $64K question is why did they fall out in the first place? suggests valve bounce to me

Al Weyman · 17 May 2006, 20:02 (Ref:1612910)

That should not happen, when I install a valve I have always given it a sharp tap on the end of the stem with hammer to ensure the collets are sitting nice and snug, this was taught me by an old mechanic many years ago when I was about 16 and seems to do the trick. It only needs a burr or a bit of crap under the collets and this can happen.

PS we cross posted Graham, sorry.

phansa88 · 17 May 2006, 20:53 (Ref:1612969)

where can i get a copy of the lydden entry form thanks phil

phansa88 · 17 May 2006, 20:58 (Ref:1612976)

plus whats the max number for lydden to start

Flat Out Farr · 17 May 2006, 22:04 (Ref:1613031)

rev counter said it only went to 7000! head is on anti-pump hydraulic lifters(Kent cam ones) Cam will only go to 6300 (for max Power). It is a mild one CVH 23. very odd?!

We have revved CVH's to 7200 on these lifters without problems before

chezza · 17 May 2006, 22:29 (Ref:1613045)

Phil, PM me your email address and I will send you one. Grid is 24, although at Lydden we usually split the classes into two grids so potentially 48.

Now up to 17.

graham bahr · 17 May 2006, 23:20 (Ref:1613073)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flat Out Farr

rev counter said it only went to 7000! head is on anti-pump hydraulic lifters(Kent cam ones) Cam will only go to 6300 (for max Power). It is a mild one CVH 23. very odd?!

We have revved CVH's to 7200 on these lifters without problems before

doesn't mean that the valve springs arnt too soft though, also the boost on the back of the inlet valve will effectivly LOWER the spring pressure

phansa88 · 17 May 2006, 23:25 (Ref:1613080)

its phansa@btinternet.com thanks

Al Weyman · 18 May 2006, 06:51 (Ref:1613162)

Why not use solid lifters at those revs?

R59 · 18 May 2006, 15:47 (Ref:1613567)

He'd need a different cam, the hydraulic profile cams don't work very well with solids in my experience. And solids in CVH's are a pain to work with, probably worse than solids on Vauxhall's.

But with a turbo, it doesn't need all them revs. Something else strange - I like your theory guru. Get the springs checked..... they may be going soft.

Rob.

Flat Out Farr · 18 May 2006, 18:41 (Ref:1613669)

guys, your help is appreciated; sounds like i need stiffer valve springs, although Kent say they should be OK;
Graham, would love to pick your brains on turbo problems etc;
Al and Rob; any useful info from your vast experience gratefully welcomed.
E-mail me on chris@flatoutfarr.co.uk please. If there are anytechnical books worth getting, am very willing to listen to advice from you guys. Graham, if you are willing to give me your phone number, would love a gas with you about turbos. Thanks guys

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