thescrapman Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 On 27/08/2023 at 08:54, PaulB said: What are the names of those two places Colin? The one I have used is in Station Yard, woolfrace wheels or something like that. Other is Europit in Heybridge I think, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Well....the GT6, that I've booked in to do the RBRR, has suffered a major engine failure. I was getting abnormal crankcase pressures and a dip in hot oil pressure. Results of a compression test revealed 60psi on no2 cylinder and 0psi on no6 cylinder. I've noticed a drop in performance but convinced myself it was my imagination. Turns out not so much! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Time to chuck a spare engine in quickly and pray! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 So my RBRR prep. list for my TR6 is as follows: 1. Change the flywheel. 2. Install new static seat belts 3. Fit spotlights 4. Fit Fiamms! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 11 hours ago, TimW said: Well....the GT6, that I've booked in to do the RBRR, has suffered a major engine failure. I was getting abnormal crankcase pressures and a dip in hot oil pressure. Results of a compression test revealed 60psi on no2 cylinder and 0psi on no6 cylinder. I've noticed a drop in performance but convinced myself it was my imagination. Turns out not so much! Both bad timing and bad luck there @TimW, hope you get it sorted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martins Stag Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Tim sorry what are "Fiamms" have I missed something or is this a typo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubce Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Martins Stag said: Tim sorry what are "Fiamms" have I missed something or is this a typo? I was wondering the same thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McJim Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 They're air horns. Expect a General Lee soundalike when Tim leaves Knebworth. Bloody chavs. Jim. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete PiEst Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Tim - I'll be getting the alignment checked here https://www.tyre-smart.com/ in Witham, Essex CM8 3UQ I used them for the Spitfire they had to adjust the ramps to stop it falling through the gap 😂 I've just got the rack & pump back - needed a new cam for the pump and one tie rod for the rack as they couldn't get it in spec .. bit more dosh but seeing as the rack was last serviced about 15 + years ago and the pump has never been looked at I think it'll be money well spent. Is you exit from Kenbworth going to be Sprint to the car Slide across the bonnet in classic Starsky & Hutch style Blast out "Dukes of Hazard" theme tune on the Fiamms Wheel Spin for the next 200 miles in a cloud of smoke I'm going to try and get my Just Giving page up and linked to the event - have failed the last couole of times ! See y'all at the drivers meeting! Yeeee HA ! Pete 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McJim Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Just as long as he isn't wearing his Daisy Duke shorts. Jim. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete PiEst Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 13 minutes ago, McJim said: Just as long as he isn't wearing his Daisy Duke shorts. Jim. I thing Apocolypse Now had the correct sentiment "The Horror .. The Horror !!!" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete PiEst Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Where I'd been going wrong previously was trying to link it to an event and then I was searching for RBRR / Huntingtons and variations on those themes and it found nada !! From within the main RBRR2023 Campaign - It states "Be a fundraiser" I then selected "I'm just raising Money" and that conncted it all together 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Excuse Jim...he can't help it, he does not get out much and actually is under the impression that his humour is funny...humour is supposed to be funny...or am I missing something???? Fiamms are Italian air horns as fitted to Italain exotic sports cars. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 3 hours ago, McJim said: They're air horns. Expect a General Lee soundalike when Tim leaves Knebworth. Bloody chavs. Jim. I was thinking more like the theme from the Godfather. He is “The Don” where the RBRRnis concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batch Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 19 minutes ago, Tim Bancroft said: Fiamms are Italian air horns as fitted to Italain exotic sports cars. ..and bright orange Dodge Chargers Fiamm Dixie Horn 12v Fiamm Dixie Horn. A Musical Air horn with the Dixie melody. The dixie horns play the melody that is also used in the 80's series Dukes of Hazzard. Product number : FIA921973 Current lead/delivery time : 3 month(s) € 65,00 Price per set This product is not in stock Quantity: Order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martins Stag Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 Perhaps Tim is more of a Boss Hogg character? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McJim Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Thought all prep was done to the Spitfire. Oh boy, was I wrong. While getting Mintex pads fitted, discovered that one of the calipers was goosed. Also, I usually drive the car with the roof down but today, on my way to the garage, I put the roof up and what a racket from the diff. The guy who owns the garage and who I've known for years assumed that I was happy to live with it. Eh, no way and certainly not for the duration of the RBRR. A few phone calls including Dave Pearson at Canley Classics who was very helpful but didn't do diffs but gave great advice and I ended up sourcing the calipers and diff from TD Fitchetts, who gave the best prices and delivery. So, hopefully, by next Friday, I'll be considerably lighter in the wallet but still with my hearing intact after the Round Britain. Here's hoping there's no more nasty surprises. Jim. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, McJim said: Here's hoping there's no more nasty surprises. I had a Monday with those... car went "bang" on the dyno tuning run. Fixed and back on the road now, but a bit of a heart stopper! Edited September 14, 2023 by yorkshire_spam 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cook1e Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Doing my prep for the RBRR I decided to fix a rich mixture issue I've had on the GT6 rear carb that wouldn't adjust any leaner. See my blog for my investigation and fix... https://cook1e.blogspot.com/2023/09/gt6-carb-mixture-issue-solved.html 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Dawes Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, McJim said: Thought all prep was done to the Spitfire. Oh boy, was I wrong. While getting Mintex pads fitted, discovered that one of the calipers was goosed. Also, I usually drive the car with the roof down but today, on my way to the garage, I put the roof up and what a racket from the diff. The guy who owns the garage and who I've known for years assumed that I was happy to live with it. Eh, no way and certainly not for the duration of the RBRR. A few phone calls including Dave Pearson at Canley Classics who was very helpful but didn't do diffs but gave great advice and I ended up sourcing the calipers and diff from TD Fitchetts, who gave the best prices and delivery. So, hopefully, by next Friday, I'll be considerably lighter in the wallet but still with my hearing intact after the Round Britain. Here's hoping there's no more nasty surprises. Jim. I use Fitchetts for most things, they have far more stock than their website shows, a phone call and the answer is usually yes 👍 Edited September 14, 2023 by Wendy Dawes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McJim Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 First time using Fitchetts and well impressed with the service over the phone. Parts should be in the garage in Motherwell on Monday. Never gave much thought to the noise from the back previously when I had the hood up. I seem to remember that the Spitfire I had many moons ago when I was 21, sounded the same. God! That's 45 years ago! Thought it was par for the course till today when the noise was unbearable. Will now sleep like a babe on the RBRR when Katy's driving. Wore ear plugs last time - can ditch them now. Not long to go now., It's like "how many sleeps till Santa's here?". Getting excited. Jim. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McJim Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Sam - your links don't appear to work. Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 1 hour ago, McJim said: Sam - your links don't appear to work. Jim. I'll fix it when I get a mo, tried pasting a photo from my Google photos... It pasted a broken link instead! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubce Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 What's causing the noise Jim? Rear wheel bearing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Dawes Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, McJim said: First time using Fitchetts and well impressed with the service over the phone. Parts should be in the garage in Motherwell on Monday. Never gave much thought to the noise from the back previously when I had the hood up. I seem to remember that the Spitfire I had many moons ago when I was 21, sounded the same. God! That's 45 years ago! Thought it was par for the course till today when the noise was unbearable. Will now sleep like a babe on the RBRR when Katy's driving. Wore ear plugs last time - can ditch them now. Not long to go now., It's like "how many sleeps till Santa's here?". Getting excited. Jim. Andy and Tony are lovely and have been brought up with Triumphs via their late father/father in law who built the business years ago. A wealth of knowledge there 👍 I’m lucky enough to live just 20 miles away so a 40 minute drive and I’m there Edited September 14, 2023 by Wendy Dawes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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