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by ayf395
Sun Nov 11, 2012 5:35 pm
Forum: Market Place
Topic: Oh dear oh dear oh dear oh dear.........
Replies: 3
Views: 2557

Re: Oh dear oh dear oh dear oh dear.........

Perhaps the originator/builder is registered blind. We shouldn't mock the afflicted.

Tony G
Perhaps that why a viewing is recommended :D
by ayf395
Sun Feb 26, 2012 7:05 pm
Forum: Market Place
Topic: 1934 Minor on Ebay
Replies: 3
Views: 1681

1934 Minor on Ebay

A 1934 model two seater is for sale on Ebay with the S&A registration MU8234.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/180828821746?s
The description sounds like a dealer but he is not registered as a business seller.
by ayf395
Tue Nov 15, 2011 11:49 pm
Forum: Our Cars
Topic: JF 4238 1933 Minor Saloon
Replies: 281
Views: 60605

Re: JF 4238 1933 Minor Saloon

Ian, I am surprised that you claim to be the only DVLA approved club/person for Morris cars as I can't find you on the latest list. Both Gideon Booth of the Morris Register and Roger Bird/Mike Kent for IAMO are on the list. JF is a Leicester registration and all of the records have been destroyed - ...
by ayf395
Sat Nov 12, 2011 2:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mystery object
Replies: 4
Views: 2198

Re: Mystery object

The bevel drive housing for a supercharger?
by ayf395
Fri Nov 11, 2011 11:56 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Uprated camshafts for SV Minors
Replies: 16
Views: 4660

Re: Uprated camshafts for SV Minors

Oops, ignore the bit about the valve clearance, it is getting late.
A quick measure of the valve lift on the readily available camshaft gives a lift of around 6-7mm with a head clearance of 11mm even with a skimmed head.
by ayf395
Fri Nov 11, 2011 11:31 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Uprated camshafts for SV Minors
Replies: 16
Views: 4660

Re: Uprated camshafts for SV Minors

I am intrigued by this thread, especially the comments about valve clearance when the head is skimmed. The part of the combustion chamber above the valve is 11mm above the block surface and the valve lift is around 6mm. The Ten Six Special has a hig lift cam so I wonder what the clearance is on that...
by ayf395
Tue Sep 20, 2011 2:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Michael McEvoy
Replies: 2
Views: 2275

Re: Michael McEvoy

A little late but my browser has only just allowed me to join the forum. One of the Brooklands volunteers is Jimmie Simpson's daughter and Michael was her uncle by marriage to Jimmie's sister. I have just been able to scan in the pictures she has from her father which includes a nice one of Michael ...