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A few changes in preparation for driving to Goodwood in a few weeks. First I was never happy with the voltage reading. It never seemed to hit more than 12.5 volts and any thing switched on it would drop to 11. The meter was measuring voltage at the end of a chain of instrument light supply...

Thanks Neil, but alas, my skills are at the low end compared to many others here, lets call it a neat bodge ;)however, I am sure that it will do the job. Dave B

The bush is marked CLATONRITE B8470 and obsolete. It is a rubber flexible outer part bonded into a tube, and has an inner metal tube slightly over 7/8" with an inner plastic or fibre sleeve, which is the part that has worn thin and fallen out. So I had a look at bushes and tubes I might use and...

Neil, thanks I think it is already thick wall tubing, I have removed the section of rod with the bracket and bush attached and will check, I will see if I can make a quick but effective repair while I consider my options. The gear lever rod is also thick, too thick for a gate guide plate, so I...

The rod change diameter is, wait for it, 0.875" , no wonder it changes like a tractor with around 6ft of it to push back and forth! Dave B

Neil and Mike, thanks for your replies. I see similar linear bearings online at simplybearings and bearingboys, but with the layout I have, the extra dof of the rose joint might be necessary. I'll check it out tonight. I think mine is 0.75", but again I will check. Dave B

Hi Ian, this rod is quite a diameter so would need a colossal joint. I have been considering changing to a cable but not sure what to do yet! In the meantime I may find a way round it but wondered if durect replacements were still available. Dave B

Guys, the pic shows the rear guide on my DAX40 rod change to UN1 transaxle. Like a lot of DAX components it could be GTD. Can anyone tell me if it is and where to obtain one? It seems to be a cast in or pushed in rubber with a thin metallic or fibre sleeve that has fallen out so there is too...

You didn't mention what carb, but on start-up after winter I have twice had leakage from the transfer tubes on a Holley, and replaced o-rings. When I turned the tubes between my fingers (as they just sit in the o-rings with no mechanical fixing), the leak has stopped, but for safeties sake I...

Hi all, A great shame as this was looking good. The below announcement appeared on the News for the AFP site; announcement 'On behalf of festival organisers Argyll Motor Club (Ecosse) ltd, it is with the deepest of regret to announce that Argyll Festival of Performance scheduled for 2nd...

Graham, I look forward to seeing you, and your car! No doubt about it, the setting is idyllic, the castle, Loch Fyne and the drive over the Rest and Be Thankful to get there. Dave

Just joining the celebration! Brought a bottle :laugh: Well done Johnny and Andy. Dave

Go Robert! Was this at a storage unit auction? Did he know the car was inside? Dave

Hi all, Re: Argyll Festival of Performance, at Inveraray Castle on 2nd & 3rd of June 2018. HOME - argyllfestivalofperformance.com Argyll Festival of Performance - Home | Facebook If anyone is interested in trekking up to this please let me know. In particular, I would be interested in...

Hi Udo, great work I hope that your bulkhead mod does leave enough clearance for engine movement under acceleration and braking, and any loads you might transmit through the seat back. I know I am late with that comment, but I hadn't seen until now. :) My car has a fibreglass bulkhead, so...

Brian, an interesting take, the exposed part of the main chassis looks quite substantial. I am still waiting for more information as the two photos are all I have at the moment. Dave

:laugh: Glad to hear it Glenn. You will be able to say tho, does this look like a Southern GT? Dave

Hi Mike, this was recently sold, I think Glenn still has his? I don't know at the moment, and as a first step was just trying to get an ID on the chassis manufacturer. Dave

Hi Pete, I thought 6000 was relatively safe, but use 5500 as a general limit which is exciting enough for me When I had the old cast iron heads, the valve train was not so happy up there. Dave

A friend sent me these photos. Identify chassis, anyone recognise the car? Sorry about the rotation in one photo. Dave