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If the picture is for real, then the owner sure has some major concerns!!:stunned:

That's a very kind offer Martin, thank you. Have fun this year and post plenty of pics please.

Once again, well done to those involved in bringing this alive again and blimey time flies! Must have been 2008 i got the Baines one then. If I am able to do the event again sometime, i will for sure and maybe even 'TRY' :laugh: to get my name on the Trophy that counts.... :thumbsup: Have...

No mystery, as far as I know it is currently with former GTD40 owner Andrew Fordyce (whom I gave it to last year) to be returned to Robin Batt of COH Baines. I initially forwarded it to Frank Catt initially back in 2009 for the IOM Manx trip then but as Martin Weigold was then unable to attend...

Excellent news indeed, I look forward to hearing all of your island exploits. Please make sure none involve blue flashing lights or Police escorts...:lipsrsealed: Have fun and great to see that SGT have put up a new trophy - shame on those that decided the outcome of the COH Baines one!! Wish...

Not sure I can see how a cam can be 180 deg out..:stunned: up to plus or minus 90 yes, but not 180.... (assuming no interference between pistons and valves) Still think there could be an issue with the distributor setup/install, although I'm informed that it did work fine with that dizzy...

Ok - as he's now called me again - time for an update. After removing the carb and trying the one fitted to another 40 he has, result was exactly the same. So the inlet manifold was removed and refitted with new gaskets sealing everything again and topped with the original Edelbrock carb...

LINK to TXL300 on UK website.

A friend of mine has a spare UN1 to Chevy adapter plate which he did not use so PM me if interested and I'll call him to put you in touch.

Correctly located, with threads that tighten clockwise on nearside (UK) and anti-clockwise on off-side, Roy Smart's knock-on's have never come loose in all years of track / competition use and with no other locking devices. Actually, we have had the nearside front come loose twice BUT on each...

Hmmm - I like that possibility too... will get the carb checked...

Nope - definitely no MSD and I'm told the the distributor came with a coil and ballast resistor.

ok - I've used them and have a box I think unused so may well send them to him and if not then I'll be in touch. Hmmm - the more I think about the fact that the distributor has been replaced, the more I think therein lies the problem... The old one (before refresh) had points apparently but...

I understand fully what you're suggesting Mike (thanks) as I've seen that on magnetic crank triggers installed with reverse polarity. As you say, the trigger point will then be on second not first edge and therefore moves with rpm. I've not seen inside the distributor, so will take a look at...

Flat Tappet - and they confirmed that looking under the rocker covers, inlet valve on 5 opens next after inlet valve on 1, so must be 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8... surely?

Looking for a bit of help here chaps + ladies... I'm currently trying to help a friend overseas in France sort an issue with their 40. Scenario is: They have a 302 Ford that has just had a refresh, with a rebore, pistons, rings, re-balance, shells, full gaskets etc. The cam has remained the...

There are many methods of delivering the power enhancement of NOS for an automotive application and how well, reliable, drivable the vehicle ends up will depend upon how well the installation is thought through and implemented. Adding 100HP is not a problem but how well your tyres...

So did anyone spot the SLC on Top Gear this eve? running at VIR...:thumbsup: and then a little later, was that a Razor (green front) in front of the sideways Mercedes?

Thread closed - seems to offer no ongoing information of any use to anyone. Should Ron choose to re-open it, so be it.

I don't think the suggestion was for a 24hr event and how many 40's compete at 24hr events now? Horses for courses Ian - N02 makes a great easy power adder to existing engine technology for occasional use. Overtakes? Hillclimbs? (mostly not legal at MSA events) track days? Drags? Cheating...