Search:

Lots since last post. The engine just never ran as nicely as it did before the cam pulley dowel issue. Carbs were serviced and rollers session suggested something else not right. Turns out valve...

Agree with Ian, I was surprised how much was needed to take me down to a suitable position. Ended up cutting into the floor


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yup. Hopefully in the next week or two will do that.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It's better when warm yes and not doing so much at higher revs


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Carbs back on and running again, no leaking of fuel and seems to idle more evenly. I'm assuming the "popping" is pre-ignition? Thoughts anyone?? Video link added....a bit dark but it's the audio you...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170211/bdb7f2e9e851fb414afe3ccc425e05b6.jpg
Carbs on the bench all serviced. Sytec service kits from Burton Power. Just got to get them back on now, bit of a pig...

James sorted things. Proper dowel to locate camshaft pulley and repairs to the belt cover as we could not source a new one of this 16SV type. Now need the carbs servicing as they are leaky and it's...

Pm,d you


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Well that's made my day! The only thing I can say is the first thing I heard was what turned out to be the belt rubbing on the covers...I knew something was up so didn't rev over 2k for the half mile...

Yep confirmed it's not good. Dowel was not the proper job. Leak down test shows all 4 down 25%. Looks like new valves needed[emoji24]at least...


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Started to investigate the problem...before it died I thought I heard a binding noise like a rubbing belt. Looking at the cam pulley I think that may be what I heard. The belt cover is worn, the...

Gutted...took the car out for a spin late afternoon today. A good blast down the lanes west of Cambridge but 2 mins from home thought I heard a noisy belt. Slowed right down, dipped the clutch to...

Ok so here's my in-car video from Mallory Park last week. It's too long and yes I know the camera is too low and too narrow angled...
This was the damp session of the day, so wasn't taking any risks...

Nope you're wrong there Iain...after 18 years I am quite happy sitting here in the garage just looking at it


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm keeping the colour! I like it...


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So post Mallory Park, there are a few things to do now. Previously mentioned that the bumps stops in the rear bilsteins were perished. Called ProTec this morning and apparently the internal bump stop...

I can confirm why he was dodging the question....there was no super unleaded. Fortunately my thirsty carbs didn't really seem to notice the difference from V Power...


Sent from my iPhone using...

Or even Cadwell if Caldwell no good...


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Christ! I was driving like such a girl...hearing how much you backed off for the 3-a-breast bit...it could be embarrassing but d'ya know what...I don't care, it was such a good day. Caldwell next!
...

And a pic of the breather filter and the ITG filters/trumpet socks...
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160831/f3cfab6d1b2e9d5786d077e887014a91.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks TallDave, would be great to see you but understand not the easiest from south coast. I'm very proud of it, already thinking of next developments but just want to get out there now...

I put...

An update from the last week or so. Finally picked up the car from James @ Relentless on Friday. The car now has an MOT and more importantly the carbs at now set up properly and a good dyno session....

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160824/19a9da4afc778b84f6bc7da8f3655f83.jpg

The office view...more on Friday!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yep got a GoPro with a roll bar attachment:)


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160815/a6c41d80ce24d4d97d4535c991e13c35.jpg

Ok ready!! Roll on 2nd Sept....as my 8 year old kart driving son reminded me..."all the gear and no idea!"


Sent...