Saltddirk

Quoted from Sheepy You can buy it cheap then, another to add to your collection!

RNLI would be also my choice, But then that's a bit selfish, as I am one of these that could professional benefit. D

yup, probably bought it from an Albanese dealer who tried to improve performance by filing off all the numbers, saving weight you know.....

dont we take ourselves a bit too serious? for me this is to have a week end of fun and to raise a bit for a good cause while we are at it, Not more not less. This is not a million dollar race with professional teams and assistance, just a bunch of oily rags getting together and see what we can do, having fun and suffering a bit.... As far as I know nobody has been refused a finisher award because he missed a control out of the opening times, I know I haven't.. And when we arrived this year at kneb Dave (or that was perhaps Tim) remarked "well done, at least it is still the same day"  and we laughed at it. I have been calling "control" when we were late but still moving, mainly because I did not want the marshals to stay back for us when I knew we were not going to make it in a decent time. They have a life too... As to the origin of this tread, please dont change anything it's perfect. We are there out of free will and sound of mind, (OK I made that up, it doesnt apply to me) well capable of making our own decisions and judgments when to stop or where to Drive. In a few years time it might well be not longer morally acceptable to waste fuel and drive all night,  just as 4x4 vehicles are now frowned upon because , to quote Jeremy Clarkson:" They make the polar bear topple over", but what will change then is that we will not longer be able to raise money for a good cause, so be it. We'll do it on our own and still have fun and a good laugh doing it. D

Shaun, If the block is skimmed the numbers are gone, on your spitfire it is the same, no number, or a very vague one IIRC, or was that on mine.... I know there is a table somewhere with the comm numbers and GB/ engine numbers in relation to that, he might find his series going that route, unless of course the block has been changed

not much different from what it looks like now, Grey green and rust...... Blends in very well with industrial surrounding

Who knows, Possibly and probably the Spitfire. In my mind the 10CR should be done in a convertible which rules out the Renown. Not only that but I just dropped her off at the body shop to get rid of a bit of tinworm and a respray... stripping the RBRR stickers off this year the paint thought it be sympathetic and stayed with the vinyl. D

Excellent news and just in time for Xmas, now only make sure my SWMBO reads this posting LOL

understand now why you were driving the RBRR dressed up as a giant Cat...

That will be the Spitfire then.... Better get cracking again Young man D

Thanks Colin and Dazzer. The box physically fits the engine, we have tried that. I had my doubts as to the Shaft "design", ie the splines and spigot being of different length / Diameter The engine is an early "vanguard" engine, 4 cylinder as used on the Renown. It is basically the same as TR2 but with different head and stud arrangement. I dont have a TR crank to compare mine with, and am told that they are different but the bits sticking out are the same. (or at least seem to be) Most of the Roadsters I know have, when they change for a TR engine kept the TR floor mounted 4 speed box. There must be a reason for that. Perhaps it is only because the gearing is now better suited for high way cruising (original box has only 3 speed), but maybe not. I have a spare Renown engine and wanted to pair it to a OD box I bought at Stoneleigh. Pete has overhauled the box for me and it is brand new inside. That should give me a few more HP and a better gearing for the next RBRR!

hello, As we found out the shaft diameter of the Big saloon OD box and the clutch on the Vanguard engine  (or TR 4 pot engine for this purpose) are of different diameters, Easy enough to fit a saloon clutch/ release bearing/ pressure plate but are there any other pitfalls, point to look out for? The spigot looks shorter too? Cheerz D

Without measurements, about the same size as the wire to the starter. The starter draws 120 Amps on my roadster

Dont know, But if someone could explain me why Ferny drove the RBRR raising money for dogs dressed up as a big Cat? No picture though... D

Just make sure the circuits are correctly protected as stated above. There was the story in the Pre 1940 Triumph Owners Club about an American owner (and I believe our Club President's old car) who had his car on a battery conditioner, it malfunctioned and burnt the garage down together with his Stag and Gloria.. Then a few months later I had one malfunctioning, or perhaps the battery shorted, but the net result was that the battery exploded. Seen the damage that that did to whatever was round it I dont connect a smart charger to the battery any longer, and certainly avoid them while the battery is inside the car D

I have heard, not tested though, of similar situation where they just had the complete engine strung from a block and left hanging overnight. By morning the 2 had separated. No need to get it 6 feet up in the air too, an inch or so will do. Other than that I can only offer advise to hit the head sideways if the studs are out and nothing preventing it moving sideways. You easier break a bond by trying to shift the components inducing a shear force than pulling them apart. Dirk

Easy, has been done before. And as Shaun says, it would be great to have a Triumphant BBQ and then set off all together in the morning. Some might even come in useful in helping getting the Spit ready for the run. (see unfinished business) And for those not wanting a barn to sleep in, there is a BW close by, or a few B&B i can direct you to. But wait a moment,,,,,, didn't I recall correctly that quite a few of you were bemoaning the fact that there is no more overnight driving in the 10CR, and now they are all crying out for soft beds!...... Arhh, no pleasing them isn't it. D

Good! Dates suits my days off... keep them that way... And now that Shaun is out of hibernation.... Please just re-submit our entry papers from last time. We have some unfinished business to settle. Starting from Lille is also a good thing. Our home turf practically. Anyone wanting a continental base for the start, more than welcome. D

Excellent! If we can not make it an additional 50, I got a small pesky one here that you can have for 20..... keep the money coming!... D

thanks Danny! Did not know Shaun was that good looking..... perhaps after 48 h in a car....

hiya I know it is frowned upon but Team Broom will also be using Satnav for the long stretches when all are asleep. Beside the driver that is. Last time round we had a list of coordinates of the controls, any chance this year anyone did the same? Specially the more obscure ones... Sugar loaf, Westy-whatevert- airfield, badgers holt.... I will only be getting the roadbook on friday so advance plotting and programming is essential for us. Cheerz D

LOL Is there a minimum you need to adhere to? Our g'd ol Renown might be in trouble.... Still 60 average should be achievable D

Thanks Cookie That's where I'm booked too.

We did Driving, navigating, sleeping on the back seat. roughly each stint was 2 hours long, or however long it took driving between 2 fuel stops.... Shaun's not coming this year so it will be only Hans and myself, have not yet worked out how we'll be diving it now. guess the Satnav will have to be put into action. We also got lost last time round because the only one knowing how to use the thing was me and the otheres had relied too much on the thing, so when it said turn around in the middle of scotland they had to wake me up, not knowing where they were on the map.... I would love to use only map and roadsigns but the reality for us, driving on the"other" (was about to type wrong) side of the road with only a rough knowledge of where what city lies, is that there would be no sleep if we did. So we will be using the Tripy, which basically is a satnav displaying tulip roadbooks made for bikers. D Anybody wanting to hitch a ride.....

Team Broom is a bit disappointed.... we failed to get the Vitesse Ready for the trip, the engine is still at the workshop and bar a small miracle it will not be in the car before start off. My trusted Co-driver had a knee operation 2 days ago and had to pull out of the event, let alone be able to work on the car... That left us in a dilemma as what to do, only one solution really, dusting off the Renown and roping Hans in to drive this year again with me. There are a few things to finish off on the Renown, things that have not been touched since last trip! wiring for the indicators down the steering column as an example and finally change the leaking fuel filler hose. We have an updated advance curve for the 123 ignition now that will guarantee us more MPG and no flat (smokey) spots on acceleration. Now that the decision is taken I actually look forward to do it again in the Renown, there is always next edition for the Vitesse.... Still hoping that Shaun will recover quickly and change his mind, more fun with 3 in the car... Dirk