Recent content by saxoncross

Hi all, It’s really nice to see the appreciation for these parts I’ve supplied and that there’s still a demand for them. However, to avoid all the politics and earache I’ve had on their previously supply, I will continue to make them available through Jon & Neil at AK Sportscars, who can handle...

Hi Marcus, probably worth reading my old post on electric waterpumps https://www.gt40s.com/threads/norfolk-tornado.24109/post-580260 Rgds, Andy

Hi, although not original, I'm currently building one using a handbrake lever from a BMW-MIni, mainly selected as the lever ratio, is much higher than either a more period Anglia/Mini item. This coupled with a Wilwood handbrake caliper, there's a good chance it will get through an IVA Rgds, Andy

End of Year catch-up Other than routine maintenance on the ’40, I’ve not had to carry out any major work on it since it’s been on the road for the last 5 years and 12,000 miles. However, last year I’d had a failure of the electric water-pump, which was a Davies Craig EWP130. This is the second...

I remote mount the oil pressure sensor & warning light onto the bulkhead using -3AN braided hose giving better access & less chance of the wires getting damaged Rgds, Andy

I believe it may be on the IVA application form, but it's most likely to be checked at the IVA inspection that the tyres are fit for purpose Rgds, Andy

If you're using braided hoses (Aeroquip etc.) for the flexible lines, you won't have a problem, however the hoses from the reservoir to the master cylinders have to have the correct markings. CBS sell the correct grade required Speed ratings on the tyres have to be higher than the declared...

Hi Darren I believe they're early Ford Transit track rod ends (M18x1mm thread) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175156405488?fits=Car+Make%3AFord%7CModel%3ATransit&epid=248925066&hash=item28c822a4f0:g:s7EAAOSwaShiCMXI Rgds, Andy

As the car rolls for 6-8", I would be looking at the driveshaft roll-pins to see if they haven't moved causing the driveshaft to lock-up Rgds, Andy

Looking great guys, gearbox being used is the Quaife ZFQ Regards, Andy

What are 'gas ported' pistons? What's the advantage of a polished the valley? Rgds, Andy

The attached is what I use on my 8-stack system and has performed well even when the ambient is over 30 degC Regards, Andy

Excellent news Simon, keep us posted on your progress Regards, Andy

They would also do the job Andrew, but they are likely to crack the fibreglass/paint locally when fitted Rgds, Andy

Hi Andrew, I used M3 aluminum riv-nuts, but super-glued them in. As the screws aren't going to be that tight, this is fine and if it does come loose, it's easy to remove as the body of the riv-nut has not been distorted Regards, Andy