Ellis Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 32valves wrote:When it does start it runs roughly and with the same clattering/knocking noise. Any ideas ?It may have thrown a cam bucket... that's what happened to my Sprint engine (and they were the exact symptons)... casting fault let go and deposited bits of cast steel all over the alloy head, which with fast moving parts, don't go well together. ::)It kind of ended up like this and resulted in a new head.Come on, you can do it... what needs sorting on the Spit ?? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Wright Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Well, finally got my car sorted this evening, and went for a 100 mile shakedown run over the Woodhead and Snake pass, making sure everythings set. Just a few daft jobs to do tomorrow then we're all set :)See you all at the Plough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Well done Phil - any of the Triumph World mob coming down ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitty71 Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Good luck to all those embarking on the 10CR I know what it's like burning the midnight oil for these deadlines! Ps no wonder the exhaust was a bit crackly Ben :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 YAHOO! REAL PROGRESS at last!!!!Just given up for the night, after over 2 hours more crank polishing, the pistons and bottom end are now back in the block!!! Gonna be busy tomo!Time (said Zebedee) for bed! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Jason wrote:Indeed, I too know the bitter taste of fubar engine on the eve of an event. Of course my mates have helped me through it with talk of holding a sweepstake of which country will Jason break down in? Ba$tards >:(I never thought of a "which country will the Stag breakdown in" sweepstake on Mikes behalf.I do have a tenner on him getting to the start in it though...:-)Colinp.s. CArl, take the engine out of the spit and stick it in the Dolly.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 sigh! back to the garage! ::) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 get in there you! (whip lash) wituussh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 and nice one phil, good to hear you got it all sorted:D im guessing the silly things are the wireing on the speedo/tacho ;) im leavin for work early so i can hopefully get up abit quick but M1 at rush hour is a pain and i dont think ill beat it, prolly leave about 6, see ya tonight.and to all taking part/hoping to take part GOOD LUCK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 TR7!!!How dare you!Dreadnought is going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Ha ha ha - I'll change it on the final instructions. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted September 5, 2007 Author Share Posted September 5, 2007 Good luck to all 10CR entrants - may your Triumphs run smooth and sweet 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Thanks Martin - we'll miss you and I will be not fannying around in your honour :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Hutchings Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Tim: Dreadnought??? I thought you'd decided on the GT? shaaaame. Oh well, I guess comfort is important... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Had a change of heart yesterday.Just gotta do some wiring and fill up the cooling system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Slate grey Mk1 saloons are the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32valves Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Car No. 10 is now a MkIV Spitfire. Managed to get the afternoon off work to do some preparation. Hopefully we'll make it to the start tomorrow crossing everything that doesn't interfere with safe driving ;)Last night was a bit of a low and I honestly thought about giving up, but then I realised that it wasn't just about doing the 10CR in my new Sprint, it's simply about doing the 10CR. If I'm going to miss it, it won't be for lack of trying. "On days like these, when skies are blue and fields are green ..."(and besides, there'll be plent of time to sort things out afterwards) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 nice one on the spitty! im sure itll get round im sure!heres a pic of RPP all POLISHED!!!!!!! and stickered up! ready for the off tomorow.we (jony, ash and phil) are gunna have a nice relaxin evenin, and hopefully ben will arrive soon aswell :D and fill our guts with phils fine cuisine ;DJony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6boy Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Good luck to all participants- especially those up against the clock still!!!! I hope you all have a good time and may all your troubles be minor in nature.... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJP Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Hey Jony - SNAP!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Put some nice lambskin covers over the seats today ::)polished the car 8)and filled the boot with tools and spareparts ...lots off space in a TR7 when you don't cary a spare wheel ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Dreadnought is ready, I evenf attempted to polish her.Just gotta adjust a wheel bearing in the morning.Shocked at the amount of clobber I have in the boot, the GT6 would have had to have a trailer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 So we'll see tomorrow in Steenvoorde who's the best polisher :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Jony5 wrote:and nice one phil, good to hear you got it all sorted:D im guessing the silly things are the wireing on the speedo/tacho ;) Bad earths ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Something's missing and I can't quite put my finger on it......And this is as far as I got, poxy bloody Stag......And it is not even mine!:-(Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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