Dale

If you're after an electric one I have fitted n no. of Pearl products units from the local motor factor, comically the part no is PEWP01, and had no grief with them to date unlike several other makes, some of which don't work straight out the box thereby helpfully saving a breakdown on the road like you suffered, and allowing the dud unit to be sent straight back to the supplier!

A quick word to anyone interested in taking part in this event that at present we only have 1 live entry which is nowhere near the number needed to ensure that this event runs. If you are thinking of having a go can you please enter soon as if we don't get a few more entries quickly we may have to cancel it

If you are getting a proper 'rifle shot' type backfire then the ignition timing is way off - like 180 out - so the fuel ignites in the exhaust causing the bang. This is definitely an ignition fault and quite possibly the timing is out. Failing that you have 'false triggering' which is when the spark is triggered at the wrong time due to one of a fair few ignition faults. As you have fitted electronic ignition and (apologies if I have misread) it hasn't run properly since, then I would suspect that as the primary issue and go back to points. It is very common for the timing to be changed significantly by fitting or removing electronic ignition and some systems seem to have the firing point in the wrong place by design! Go back to basics and take your time. take the rocker cover off and make sure that you're on the correct TDC i.e. the valves on no. 4 cyl are on the rock (one just closing the other just opening) and the valves on no. 1 cyl aren't moving at all. Then make sure that the rotor arm is pointing at no. 1 cyl and that the points are just opening (Dizzy rotates anti-clockwise). If you do that and it still won't fire or at least cough and sound like it's trying to run then it's not a timing issue.

Hi Howard, I would have a word with RH Insurance with whom I'm insured. They are remarkably accommodating ref overseas drivers and policy changes, though I suspect your co-driver's claim history might be a problem for any insurer. Good Luck

Hi Theo. I have no specific knowledge of the particular item you refer to but I regularly use some of their other parts, know Alistair reasonably well and can commend both the quality of parts and service. I hope this is helpful

Quoted from Ellis-

Hi Nuala

Please ensure when asking questions, you direct them via the email address in the regs, not on the forum for open discussion.

Thanks

Ellis

Table Top Rally Series org team 

This is one of those Fawlty Towers type "Don't mention XXXXXX, I mentioned it once but I think I got away with it" scenaria. In this instance the question was a rather more general one but we really don't want people accidentally slipping into asking specific ones on open forums as it rather defeats the object of working stuff out for yourself. As my old German language teacher would say "Becker (her amusing name for me which didn't annoy me in the least), you are only sheeting yourself when you sheet!" I'll get my coat.................

Ellis and I will be in Harold if I can wake him up after such a long sleep and Nigel will either be in his new Scooby or Harold too

I've got you down as entry 28 Alistair, or is this old news now?

On behalf of someone who was quaking in his boots and waiting (with every other Club officer) for a barrage of angry or confused mails, texts and phone calls if the new site fell over last night I would like to say a very big "Well Done" to Keith for all his hard work getting this up and running in time. I know it has been a major undertaking and that I for one have given less assistance than I should have (sorry), but it seems to me that your efforts were well worth it mate!

Quoted from Radders

It totally disappeared! I thought I was about to drive off the end of the world! 😲

Nah, that's a bit further North Steve..........................

Quoted from thescrapman

Is being used as a test by the MSA to see if it can be made to happen in England.

You would believe the opposition from the locals! Well all bar 2!

Sadly I would (misprint excepted) as I lost my faith in the 'general public' around the time I realised that common sense had suffered an extinction level event. Let's just hope that the NIMBYs all have heart failure or suffer a cocoa overdose that night!

Quoted from mole42

I remember RBRR when it was just a fun bash around the island in a Triumph.

It still is, that's the only reason I still do it after more than 3 decades. Just because there are so many teams that doesn't mean you can't still do your own thing to a large extent and just have fun.

If anyone has any pics which they think are particularly good and would like to see them in the mag please send to me at editor@club.triumph.org.uk all the more so if they are the 'right way round' for a cover shot. I will do my best to get a look at any which have links posted but as you may realise if two dozen people send me dropbox links and each has several hundred pics that's quite some task and a little help in thinning them out would be appreciated.

Ta, Dale

You should hopefully have received one from me and Niggle by now too 😲

After a couple of last minute withdrawals we're down to 10 entries but - Allons 'y! Nigel and I were out until 10.30-ish putting out code boards so here's to tomorrow

Last place now filled so it's:
Expert
1) Steve Radley & Colin Wake
2) Charlie Deards & Ellis Stokes
3) Mike Banks & Mark Rutter

Novice
1) Annie Andrews & Reg Barton
2) Phil Stanley & Simon Moy
3) Nathan Billing & Tom Overton
4) Matt Roughton & Matt Sutton
5) Mike Helm & Richard Warr
6) Tony Pulis & Chris Banks

Beginner
1) Mark Bulford & Steve Bamforth
2) Clive & Margo Pelerin
3) Rob Pearce & Iris Chiu

Permit obtained late last night (early this morning actually) so we're definitely on! 1 space left if anyone is interested..............

Quoted from timbancroft61

Roger,

Its ok, but not brilliant. Had four wheel done a year ago just before the 2016 RBRR, but by having the front done using old fashioned mechanical alignment gauges on Sat, I suppose the rear is probably out of alignment.

Need to get the rears done and then set up the front, but I have no shims for the rear should the back need some for toe out.

Unless you've had a major trauma up yer back end (!) you're highly unlikely to find the rear tracking has gone out Tim. It takes one hell of a whack on a big saloon before that happens and then you would notice uneven tyre wear so I think you're safe on that one. Just get the front end done on an optical bench with the rears 'flagged up' to keep the steering wheel straight and she'll be fine.

I have finally got Maude down to the workshop and with only the new rad/Revotec blower/PAS conversion inc viscous fan/front pads/service/diff oil change to 140 'heavy'/Superflex subframe arm mounts and a few tidying up jobs to do I'm ahead of my usual schedule................

Anyway, Never mind the billhooks here's the six post tools:
Expert
1) Steve Radley & Colin Wake
2) Charlie Deards & Ellis Stokes
3) Mike Banks & Mark Rutter

Novice
1) Annie Andrews & Reg Barton
2) Phil Stanley & Simon Moy
3) Nathan Billing & Tom Overton
4) Matt Roughton & Matt Sutton
5) Mike Helm & Richard Warr

Beginner
1) Mark Bulford & Steve Bamforth
2) Clive & Margo Pelerin
3) Rob Pearce & Iris Chiu

Only 1 spot left now....................................

Quoted from sparky_spit

Hi Richard, yes the status of the crew is always based upon the navigator's experience level.

You would still be Novice even if you were navgating for Sebastien Loeb.  That's unlikely, I know. Because he's not a club member....

You might also struggle to get him on your 'Cherished Car' policy as I note with some despair that he seems to have failed his 'Elementary Polishing' exam - we might have to bring him in as a ringer instead!

And now the latest list is:
Expert
1) Steve Radley & Colin Wake
2) Charlie Deards & Ellis Stokes
3) Mike Banks & Mark Rutter

Novice
1) Annie Andrews & Reg Barton
2) Phil Stanley & Simon Moy
3) Nathan Billing & Tom Overton
4) Matt Roughton & Matt Sutton
5) Mike Helm & Richard Warr

Beginner
1) Mark Bulford & Steve Bamforth
2) Clive & Margo Pelerin

Quoted from thescrapman

Mike is more your "Absolute Beginner", he only ever goes where he is told, and does so without question. Just remember to call the 90 lefts well in advance...

Or else they become 60 left (in a field) s don't they Colin?

Latest list is:
Expert
1) Steve Radley & Colin Wake
2) Charlie Deards & Ellis Stokes
3) Mike Banks & Mark Rutter

Novice
1) Annie Andrews & Reg Barton
2) Phil Stanley & Simon Moy
3) Nathan Billing & Tom Overton
4) Matt Roughton & Matt Sutton

Beginner
1) Mark Bulford & Steve Bamforth
2) Clive & Margo Pelerin

Also please advise Class required and get the paperwork over Michael/Richard - glad to have you aboard guys

And now are:
Expert
1) Steve Radley & Colin Wake
2) Charlie Deards & Ellis Stokes
3) Mike Banks & Mark Rutter

Novice
1) Annie Andrews & Reg Barton
2) Phil Stanley & Simon Moy
3) Nathan Billing & Tom Overton

Beginner
1) Mark Bulford & Steve Bamforth
2) Clive & Margo Pelerin

I wonder if there might be a market for 'Home Brew'? That could be fun!