Delta's Earl Grey Break 2014

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by terence bower

Mike, ever considered a MK4 Zephyr Estate? One on car and classic that looks in nice condition.Dont think you would find anything else with that amount of room!

I remember working on them in period! The front struts would give up in months, especially when the farmer owners used them rather than their Land Rovers for everyday use! (The father and son involved eventually changed them for a pair of Austin 3 litre. Remember them?)

I think the word 'Barge' suits them well, but of course they were used by Ford for rally support, and looked quite cool on Minilites.......

[terence]

My thoughts exactly.Suspension should be very easy to upgrade these days-not many alternatives back in the day.

[GORDON STREETER]

Originally Posted by terence bower

Mike, ever considered a MK4 Zephyr Estate? Dont think you would find anything else with that amount of room!

They did maximise the internal space by putting the spare wheel in front of the engine but the V4 one was very under powered if IRC.
I also (for some reason) remember that the police used them !

[terence]

Yep, V4 was a gutless slug-v6 obviously a lot better and only one to consider.

[Mike Bell]

Ford V4- hideous in anything! Gilbern started fitting it into the GT instead of MGB engine in latter half of 60s, as they were already using the V6 in their new Genie. Guess what? Most were changed back to MGB........

[zefarelly]

MGB, V4 . . .all much of a muchness

that's why someone invented nyloc nuts isn't it ?

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by zefarelly

MGB, V4 . . .all much of a muchness

that's why someone invented nyloc nuts isn't it ?

I know you are not a B series fan, Joe, but at least they can be tuned.....

BTW when I went onto that sale site Terence mentioned to look for the Zephyr I found a 4 door Cortina GT for sale boasting a 'throbnozzle' unleaded head. One of yours, I presume!

[GORDON STREETER]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

BTW when I went onto that sale site Terence mentioned to look for the Zephyr I found a 4 door Cortina GT for sale boasting a 'throbnozzle' unleaded head. One of yours, I presume!

It actually says "unleaded heads" and "0.01" oversized pistons , wow that's a fair oversize for you and must be a V4 or 6 !

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by GORDON STREETER

It actually says "unleaded heads" and "0.01" oversized pistons , wow that's a fair oversize for you and must be a V4 or 6 !

Yes, but I put all that down to poor typing skills!

[GORDON STREETER]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

Yes, but I put all that down to poor typing skills!

I jest of course, but why can't people check it (or get it checked) before it goes to final print.
I suppose being married to somebody that actually can't stand bad spelling and grammar and sends most paperwork back to people like the council pointing out various mistakes it rubs off on me !

[delta]

You a bit Grumpy today Gordon

[GORDON STREETER]

Me never !

[zefarelly]

That 4 door GT looks ok. Although Mrs Zef wants a 107E or a preaerflow 4 door Cortina.

All I've got in stock is 2 door Cortina's, Lambrettas and Tornado's in bits!

I have been told!

[GORDON STREETER]

Originally Posted by zefarelly

Although Mrs Zef wants a 107E

Mmmmm

Originally Posted by zefarelly

All I've got in stock is 2 door Cortina's, Lambrettas and Tornado's in bits !

Blimey you keep jet fighters !

[delta]

Anyone got a 1980 RAC Motorsport year book .

[GORDON STREETER]

Originally Posted by delta

Anyone got a 1980 RAC Motorsport year book .

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RAC-Britis...-/370378804055

[MGDavid]

Originally Posted by delta

Anyone got a 1980 RAC Motorsport year book .

yes I have; PM me if you want it dropped round.

[delta]

Thanks I went on a b a books got one for a fiver . Had some interesting replys on face book

[zefarelly]

Are you surprised by that Iain?

[Mike Bell]

I was walking through a supermarket this morning and spotted 'Rush' on the DVD shelf at less than a tenner. As I was about to pick it up spotted the box set of 'Despicable Me' (1 & 2) for a bit more. Now need to get some Minions to sit on the roll cab........

Sorry Iain!

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by zefarelly

MGB, V4 . . .all much of a muchness

that's why someone invented nyloc nuts isn't it ?

Hey Joe, just been catching up with the Porsche LMP1 project. Apparently the engine in the hybrid power train is a V4, and they have been having chronic vibration problems with it!

Wonder if they are using fibre timing gears as well.....

[zefarelly]

I wonder if its got an old SOlex plpped on top ?

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by zefarelly

I wonder if its got an old SOlex plpped on top ?

(Shudders at the word Solex....)

[midgetman]

Changing the subject...

I get copied in to the MSA scrutineers' bulletin, and the latest edition has a reminder about helmets that may be pertinent here.

While helmets to BS6658 Type A/FR (the red kite mark label) are acceptable in the UK they are no longer allowed in events run under FIA regulations. The bulletin points out that this may include away rounds of domestic series, so if you're planning on popping sur le continent best check you have a Snell 2000, 2005 or 2010 lid. Oh, not forgetting the FIA 8860-2004 and 2010 helmets as well.

FYI Snell 2000 runs out at the end of this year (2014), Snell 2005 end of 2018 and there is no expiry on Snell 2010 as yet.

HTH

M

[GORDON STREETER]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

Hey Joe, just been catching up with the Porsche LMP1 project. Apparently the engine in the hybrid power train is a V4, and they have been having chronic vibration problems with it!

Wonder if they are using fibre timing gears as well.....

Have they forgot to put the balance shafts in ?