Starter motors

The starter in my Dellow (1600 X-FLOW) does not last.The windings tend to melt or the body falls apart! Any advise on fitting a pre engaged type,Would it be better?and what type/model should I try. The starter ring is new and standard.I think the motor fails due to the high compression rather than heavy use.

Re: Ford 3 speed g/boxes....and propshafts

Tried to email you an attachment on the
105e axle conversion but it bounced back. Do you have an email address I can
send to?

Rgds

Mudplugger2

 

 

 

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From: mark.hayward
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November 2007 10:48

To: 'ClassicalGasForTrialsenthusiasts@groups.msn.com'

Subject: Re: Ford 3 speed
g/boxes....and propshafts

 

Here are my instructions for
converting a 105e to fit an e93a transmission. Hope it is useful

 

Mudplugger2 

 

 

Four Planet Diffs for English Axle

Check out this Ebay Item Click Here

 

Seller is Carl Talbot.

 

Michael

Maps and aerial images.

For your information, a brilliant site for aerial images. Gives 4 different views of your neighbours back yards!! with "birds eye view" selected.  www.aboutmyplace.co.uk  The site does not cover the whole of the UK yet, so if "birds eye view" does not come up at the top of the map, I suggest you type in "Doynton" in the search box and have a play.

Other sites I know of are, www.192.com/maps/  Images appear the further you zoom into an area.

www.maps.google.co.uk Select hybrid or satellite for images.

www.earth.google.com You have to download software, (its free), then you can zoom into anywhere in the world.

 

The only problem I have found when searching for trials hills, is that all the images are captured in the summer, and its difficult to see the hills from the trees.

Any body know of any other good, and free, mapping sites.

 

 

Centre of Gravity

Weight Distribution

In my opinion its time to revert to this discussion. I think some of the more competitive cars carry so much ballast that its not good for the sport.

1. It makes the gap between the have's and the have nots too big.
2. There could be a danger element. One day one of them will go end over end.
3. They must be pigs to drive on the road. Possible doubts about legality or insurance cover
4. Damage to sections

My suggestion is we go back to the previous idea of ACTC + MCC buying a set of portable electronic scales. Next season every car is weighed and the driver given the results. This data is then analysed and those that understand these things draw up a permitted weight distribution for each class that is effective from 1st Jan 2009.

If a car fails at scruitineering he is allowed to adjust and re-submit. The scrut would also do a secret check on-route. If you fail that you are either penalised a certain no of points or thrown out.

The detail is not important. That can be worked out. Its the principle. Is it a good idea? (no its not new and not mine but perhaps time to look at again).

Michael

Getting started

Hello all!

 I'm in the early stages of getting started trialling, ie I've had a few goes, and am now looking to get a car of my own. Initially for PCT's but something that is capable of being developed into Classic trial car.

 My preferred configuration would be front engined, rear wheel drive, open top, which I think would point me towards Marlins, Duttons, Spartans etc.

What should I be looking for or avoiding?

Your opinions would be very welcome!

Richard N