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A bit of explanation required... Zef was going to build me a proper engine using some of the bits from the original US (as in "of America" but could be taken either way) spec one, but the Hanjing collapse overtook us and they brought the loading date for the container forward so he had to put it back together with what was available. Not much power and I'm not revving it past 6500 just to be safe hence unremarkable results, but at least we're here and still going!
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9 Feb 2017, 07:36 (Ref:3711144) | #27 | |
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It's working Colin, hopefully better than before. It's a bog standard Anglia bottom end!
New engine is well under way. |
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9 Feb 2017, 08:46 (Ref:3711158) | #28 | |
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Maybe 6500 is over stretching it then!
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9 Feb 2017, 09:23 (Ref:3711164) | #29 | |
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few photos on page 38 - post 755 http://www.theroaringseason.com/show...tts-Collection
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9 Feb 2017, 11:16 (Ref:3711187) | #30 | |
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6500 is fine, 7000 should be if you're brave it does at least had HD rod bolts and half decent pistons in it. the crank stroke is so short it looks more like a cam
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12 Feb 2017, 09:57 (Ref:3711651) | #31 | |
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Penultimate round completed at Timaru, just Teretonga left next weekend. Timaru feels a bit like castle combe, limited facilities and grass paddocks but the track is very different, only grass run offs and a fairly narrow windy circuit. A bit frustrating at times with few good overtaking opportunities so you do have to bully your way round a bit. Car still going ok despite my best efforts at spannering, in fact I'm allowing myself a few more revs as we're getting near the end and it makes a big difference. I now have Zef's word that this will do no harm Starter still being unpredictable and the clutch lost a pot full of fluid again, but only once and seems to have cured itself. Happy to live with these niggles if that's the worst we have.
When you're filling out your UK race entries this season try comparing prices with this...£210 bought a practice session, qually, 5 races, 2 buffet lunches, 1 ticket for a sit down evening meal, dancing and free bar and afternoon tea & cakes both days. Not bad eh? |
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12 Feb 2017, 17:35 (Ref:3711706) | #33 | |
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Sounds great Colin!
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What a fantastic experience Colin, enjoy!
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Sounds like so much fun! Please say hi to my brother Doug from Canada, in the little #943 Canada Class. The guys from Delta will remember him when he came over to England for Brands Hatch, Goodwood Revival and then Spa in -- gosh, was it 2011? Now that he's retired, he has time to do all the fun races he's always wanted to do.
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15 Feb 2017, 05:18 (Ref:3712284) | #36 | |
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I'll seek him out! I'm also recently retired and now have the time to do this sort of thing, but probably not the wherewithal...... dreading the bank statement waiting for me on my return
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Keep repeating to yourself- 'You can't take it with you', or 'You're only young once'......
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Gerard, I've been called many things but never a hero! That accolade should go to Mrs M who volunteered to live in a small tin box on wheels for 6 weeks, and put up with my race day tantrums!
Iain, you would have both loved and hated it... loved it because the place is full of petrolheads and hated it because there's been nothing much to do, no point getting up before 9 even on some racedays!!! |
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There is, of course, plenty to do. Just no pressing urgency to do it!
Currently at Teretonga circuit near Invercargill, allegedly the southernmost race track in the world. Having been told it's always cold and wet (which I was hoping for so I might stand half a chance) we have had clear skies and 30 degrees today, the locals think it's great but I've been plunged into despondency! Another weekend trailing round at the back I expect Yours sincerely Eeyore |
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Well, all over and all in one piece albeit with a slightly modified nose from lap 1, race 1, 20 races, 7 practice sessions and 5 quallys ago.
Zef's engine never missed a beat although it wasn't particularly happy running on avgas which I had to resort to for the last couple of races as no 98 available south of Dunedin. Apart from the mishaps on day 1 (split sump & oil cooler) it consumed a grand total of just 250ml oil. Iain's brilliant prep meant the only issues I had to deal with were a dodgy starter and clutch hydraulics, both of which were intermittent and was able to live with. When you consider that the car was an unknown quantity before the rebuild and we only managed 2.5 races with it last year, I reckon that's a pretty amazing result! It wasn't all plain sailing, the first weekend was a trial of perseverance...but the biggest adrenalin rush came at Teretonga last Thursday when I was sitting in the car as we backed it off the top deck of the container and one of the ramps fell off - I can confirm the weight is a perfect 50/50 balance between front right and left rear. Only a small scuff on the bodywork and change of underwear for the guy watching me back who could have easily ended up underneath. Motorsport is dangerous they say..... As for the driver, well I've had enormous fun, been bowled over by the generosity of other FJ folk and Kiwis in particular and learnt a helluva lot about the car which will be put to very good use when the proper engine goes in......then we can start breaking half shafts like everyone else! I'll post some pics when I get home in a week or so. |
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That's great new Colin, what a holiday!
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A lot of the race pics are on an SD card which now refuses to co-operate so until I can find a work around all I've got are the ones we took on phones. Here are a few from Hampton Downs, the first meeting.
1. Welding the sump - the 2 Andys. Jim Blockley's ex-pat brother Andrew (on the left) and his wife Jeanette drove me all over Pukekeho in search of remedies for my numerous problems this weekend. The other guy runs a prep shop at the circuit and generously stopped what he was doing on 2 occasions to come back to the workshop and sort me out. 2. Camp Junior - the guys who planned ahead were all tucked up in nice warm garages, the rest of us cheapskates were supremely grateful for the loan of this marquee, however rudimentary, when the monsoons arrived, 3. Some of the neighbours. 4. A Marina coupe, but not as we know it! 5 & 6. Front engined juniors in Sunday's wet race. |
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As you might have guessed- love the Marina Coupe!
Any idea on engine? (Seems to be missing from the front end!) I'm thinking Mazda rotary....... |
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