Malcolm Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 [quote by=timbancroft61 link=Blah.pl?b=prep,v=display,m=1094053076,s=68 date=1096010529]Right quick summary of car/crews news:51. TR7 V8- Malcolm Paris- Gearbox swap on the cards.[/quote]Indeed. Just removed the offending 'box today. There is a ridiculous amount of play in the input shaft which I guess explains the odd noises it has been making. Ellis' second hand freebee 'box appears to be much better condition and is going in tomorrow.This may be small potatoes compared with some of the RBR cars but I've never actually replaced a gearbox before.....Malcolm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 Yaay, it works - RBR here we come ;DMalcolm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 I love it when a plan comes together! Well done mate - see you at the Plough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 [quote by=malcolm link=Blah.pl?b=prep,v=display,m=1094053076,s=76 date=1096230076]Yaay, it works - RBR here we come ;DMalcolm.[/quote]Great stuff Malcolm... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 [quote by=Raider link=Blah.pl?b=prep,v=display,m=1094053076,s=36 date=1094903560]S&S Preps have also promised me some sponsorship too - well done chaps :)[/quote]I spoke with Simon to let him know I'm not trying to cadge a gearbox and he told me S&S will sponsor all three of us (you and Ellis too). I get the idea Simon thinks we are all mad, and he's propably right ;)Malcolm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 27, 2004 Author Share Posted September 27, 2004 Excellent news Malcolm!Doug is struggling, looks like E-Bay is about to get a visit.I wonder how many crews spent yesterday in the garage?Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 I was out enjoying myself whilst I wait for parts... should come tomorrow... then MOT Wednesday... cutting it close... I'll only be worried if it's not ready Thursday night... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 ...or if it fails the MOT on Wednesday... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 27, 2004 Author Share Posted September 27, 2004 James,Looking at your list it would seem that the only worry is the rear end clonking.Good luck- we need all the mk.3 Spits at the start.Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 Chris, it's _NOT_ going to fail on Wednesday... I have the fail sheet so I know what is wrong...Tim, relax... I'm not working so have all day to work on it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwaredd Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 Car No. 19 is officially in. Head gasket is replaced (old one blew due to being cheap perforated card spray painted in silver hammeright rubbish & plug leads on wrong upon start up, cue lots of back fireing), all leaks & noises fixed, well, as fixed as they can be, stickers are on, just need to fit new shoes tonight (the car, not me) & we are done.May even have a few days to relax! Not bad for our first time eh?Gwaredd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldhabitat Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 Car 65 has benefitted by a new driveshaft uj and yoke this morning, Oh yeah stopped petrol dropping on the exhaust as well!! From a leaking/missing pi return pipe. What would we do without Canley Classics.Should be ok now.Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 Anyone know what temp cable ties melt at?I present to you - the adjustable throttle spring throttle!This should save my calf muscle from lots of pain... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 And yes I have just noticed the spring is on the wrong way around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 27, 2004 Author Share Posted September 27, 2004 James,A cable tie at this position will not last- it will stretch as it gets warm- Use strong wire.I will have some wire you could use that I will have with me at Crews Hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 [quote by=doug_foreman link=Blah.pl?b=prep,v=display,m=1094053076,s=74 date=1096051394]Thanks for the encouraging words Sarah ,my big dilemma is what size flask to take small,medium or large and whether i've got enough screen wash to put in the radiator[/quote] :)Go large!!!!! The White Tornado has had it's own fair share of problems :( but we 've had councilling from AJP over the last 5 weeks ;) and our friend Mick car no 71 so glad he lives just up the road or I don't know what would happen sometimes :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 We'll be operating a dual flask strategy with large and small,, back up sports bottles of water too :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 OK - I have to admit to getting slightly nevous today about my cars readyness, or lack of it... ::) ::) ::) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 28, 2004 Author Share Posted September 28, 2004 Don't worry, you will be surprised how durable these old cars are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 Well - Im not worried so much about that - it's actually getting to the start thats my problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 James, chill. I have to collect our American crew member at 5am Thursday morning then get to Coventry for midday to see the car again. I'll be taking my overalls as well as my kit for the run - I full expect to be finishing the car. It still hasn't run yet - Dave has promised to phone me with V8 sound track when it does fire up!Make a list mate - it helps 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 I am reasonably chilled - but a heightened level of worry today - generally I don't do the stress thing - so Im not overly worried!This is my list - been sitting on my desk for a couple of days - I'll be the first to admit that it's not more than a day of work... but it's this passing of the MOT thats the worrying thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 Update...trunnion... check... gearbox oil... check... gearbox linkage... check... stop, indicators, horn, wipers... check... handbrake... check... window washer... check... exhaust bracket... just need to find where it attaches...So fit the seats tomorrow or later this evening... and MOT here I come... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 28, 2004 Author Share Posted September 28, 2004 What a couple of troopers James and Doug F.Doug is now the proud owner of a Red 1982 Triumph Acclaim- e-bayed last night and brought home!!!James- good luck tomorrow.Also after a week of stress- John Scott, Cyril and Terry are all def. in! It was a close run thing!Bad news James Elliott of Classic and Sportscar is out- a real bummer- top car and nice guy. James has been a massive advocate of the Run in his mag - 2 great articles following 2000 and 2002 runs- so real sad news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 What happened to James Elliott? - he's the guy with a red GT6 isn't he?Well done on the list James C - you'd better get chatting to the MOT man and make friends or just drop him a few quid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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