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Car Enthusiasts Welcome! at VARAC - Canadian Historic Grand Prix (1 reply)

Bob DeShane — Sun, 19 May 2013 12:58:23 -0500

May 19, 2013

The 2013 CANADIAN HISTORIC GRAND PRIX is set for Fathers Day Weekend, June 14 to 16 at Mosport/CTMP. The VARAC event is Canada's largest and most prestigious Vintage and Historic racing event with 200 beautifully prepared racing cars competing in six race groups.

The 2013 FEATURED RACE GROUP is a TRIBUTE TO THE CARS & DRIVERS OF ONE OF CANADA'S CLASSIC RACING SERIES - the PORSCHE 944 CHALLENGE CUPS from 1986 to 1990. Some of Canada's top drivers made this one of the most memorable series in what we now know was a golden period of Canadian road racing history. Among them: BILL ADAM, RICK BYE, DAVID DEACON, DAVID EMPRINGHAM, RON FELLOWS, SCOTT GOODYEAR, LUDWIG HEIMRATH, SCOT MAXWELL, STEPHANE PROULX, RICHARD SPENARD, DAVID TENNYSON, PAUL TRACY, JACQUES VILLENEUVE.

AND there is more than great racing in store for you! Check it out!

LAPPING/TOURING SESSIONS - Have you ever wanted to drive your car on the Grand Prix Circuit? Now is your chance! We have scheduled several sessions (two per day) for enthusiasts and fans to take to the track and experience the thrill of brisk paced lapping in a safe but extremely exhilarating charge around this world famous track. This will be the best twenty minutes that you have ever spent in a car.
"CHECKERED FLAG CRUISE" - Rock'n Roll into the track in your favourite ride on Friday evening at 5:30pm for this fun and free event. This Cruise Event welcomes all types of classic cars, hot rods, rat rods, street rods, customs and sports cars. It is "American Graffiti" with a racing twist. Following racing, Cruisers will be escorted from the front gates into the facility and onto the main paddock area, the centre of the race weekend. In the race paddock, they will join with race cars for a fabulous and eclectic display of automotive machinery not seen anywhere else. You will be steps from the restaurant and washrooms. Music will be supplied by Wild Willy. Best of all, participation and entry is free compliments of CTMP and VARAC. And who knows, we may have a special surprise in store for you.
"ESSO TOWER RALLY" - Commemorating the famous Esso Tower that was the signature building of Canadian Road Racing, we have put together a light-hearted Road Rally for Saturday. The rally will begin at 10:00am and include a stop for a delicious luncheon at a fabulous lakefront Country Inn, returning you to Mosport mid-afternoon. This is something that motoring enthusiasts won't want to miss.
"LEGENDS OF THE AUTOBAHN" - Three great German Marques are represented in this first-ever Canadian Event. The Mercedes, Porsche and BMW Clubs will hold their annual Concours and Car Corrals on Saturday and Sunday. This is your chance to see these fabulous cars assembled together, appropriately surrounded by motor racing, to which they have contributed so richly.
"MINI MEET NORTH" - Canada's largest Classic Mini gathering, going on all weekend.
"FIELD OF DREAMS ALL-MAKE CAR SHOW" Presented by Liquid Wrench - This is one of the best car shows that you'll ever experience. Cars of all makes are welcome. The car show atmosphere is relaxed very social and yet the air is charged with the excitement of wheel to wheel racing just feet away from the show field in Corner 8. CTMP offers a special discount rate to FIELD OF DREAMS participants and free dash plaques and window cards are provided. Participants are offered the opportunity to join in the noon hour parade laps.
"CLASSIC MOTORSPORTS DREAM LAPS" - For just ten dollars, Field of Dreams participants can join in the "Classic Motorsports Dream Laps". The Dream Laps is the largest on-track classic car parade in the country. This is a fabulous opportunity to experience and be seen in your car on the Grand Prix Circuit. Don't miss out. Join the party!
"TORONTO STAR - GREAT CANADIAN RACERS RE-UNION and LEGENDS OF MOSPORT" - Toronto Star Wheels Editor, Norris MacDonald invites you to step back into the history of "Canada's Home of Motorsport". Meet with friends and and enjoy the company of enthusiasts who have been part of the racing scene at Mosport since 1961. Join with Canada's greatest racers as host Gary Magwood and the panel of Canadian Racing Champions, Bill Brack, Eppie Wietzes, Craig Fisher, Walt Mackay and Grand Marshals, Ludwig Heimrath and David Deacon as well as others meet the Press and Fans. Photographs and autographs opportunities as well as souvenir event posters will be available.
For more event information, go to the website: http://www.canadianhistoricgrandprix.com
For tickets, go to:http://store.ctmpark.com/index.php?crn=225&rn=536&action=show_detail
Direct Email Contact: bob.deshane@varac.ca

High RPM Miss (2 replies)

730MGA — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:01:09 -0500

Last season I had a high RPM miss that I am still having trouble diagnosing.

Here's what I know-

It's worse when the ambient temp is warmer.

It starts at about 5,000 rpm

When it starts, I can back completely off the throttle, and then when open it completely again it momentarily cleans up as if the bowls refill?

I am running rebuilt HS6 Carbs, new to the car hoping they would fix the issue, mixture seems right on based on the toasty looking plugs. I've tried another set of carbs from a similarly prep'd car that works well and when put on my car, I still have the same issue.

Don't have a heat shield but the bolws are wrapped with heat tape.

Fuel pressure regulated to 4psi. New to the car.

Fuel lines are 1/4 id at smallest point.

Fuel pump is cheapo mr gasket. Bench tested flow is 30 gph. Pressure is said to be over 7psi.

Ignition is set at 32 deg.

Rebuilt dizzy with recommended points (stiffer spring) and new bosch blue coil. I've had this same issue with pertronix.

This morning I will try another fuel pump, maybe two in parallel.

Thanks for your input!

MGB drag car Uk (1 reply)

chormy — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:51:36 -0500

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mgb-gt-pro-rover-race-car-SUPER-B-/221225581072?_trksid=p2047675.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555001%26algo%3DPW.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D29%26meid%3D7740170309357379225%26pid%3D100010%26prg%3D1013%26rk%3D2%26sd%3D151041897059%26#ht_1094wt_1170

Interesting bit of B history.

Apologies for poor photos from ebay.

Jeff 500-Thursday video (8 replies)

aeronca65t — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:02:34 -0500

If you weren't able to make it to the Jefferson 500, here's an in-car video I shot during Thursday practice.
There are no heroics and it's a mixed session with some faster cars.....plus I'm bedding in new brakes and just getting my "sea legs" (first event this year). But you can get an idea what it's like.

The paddock is really full. Lots and lots of MGs.
A little rain on Thursday AM but very nice later. Weather looks decent for the rest of the event.

Front hubs (1 reply)

RobbyM — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:12:18 -0500

I have a 1975 B. My question is when switching the rear axle to a modified rear diff from a ford ranger, what front hubs will work with the stock spindles.
Thanks.

Jefferson 500 Question?? (1 reply)

larrya — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:34:41 -0500

Which of the 3 tracks are used for this event?

Thanks,
Larry

Mort's Monster is Back (7 replies)

racer76 — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:19:27 -0500

This probably won't be much of a discussion thread, but I just needed to acknowledge that my all-time favourite MGB (V8) race car is coming back to the track after an unfortunate monstering by a Lamborghini.

Looking good Dr Fitzgerald! Enjoy Sandown this weekend!

14x6 wheels on a race car (7 replies)

Speedracer — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:47:43 -0500

Here's picture of the the wheels I have on my race car, and BB has thes wheels as well, and several others have them as well, VTO 14x6 Classic 8 silver +18mm offset, we will be making some changes to the new 14x6s.

Snetterton (UK) track day June 27th discounted. (no replies)

chormy — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:55:20 -0500

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=121&t=1281372&mid=105728&nmt=PHEA+Track+Event%3A+Thursday+27th+June
Morning everyone.

I wish to announce our next major Event - the Snetterton Track Day on Thursday 27th June.

As you can see, unusually it is being held on a Thursday, henc e the advanced warning.
It is the MSV Trackday, an Open Pit Lane Event. Signing on for these Events usually begins around 7:30am with a driver's briefing 8:30 - a FULL ITINERARY can be found HERE

Normally this costs £199, but there is a possible 10% discount available for PHEA's Event, if we are able to have more than 10 of us attend.
One of our members, Fasteddy, has been able to use his past experience and his contacts to secure Exclusive Use of the Archie Brown facility and garages (situated at the end of the pit lane) for PHEA.
This means we have our own entrance/exit for the track, along with our own marshall, scrutinering bay and plenty of storage for tools, tyres, fuel, etc.
We will also supply some snacks and drinks

With any MSV payment taken later, all you need to do is quote "Fast Eddy's Group" upon booking - probably best to book over the phone using the number at the bottom of the page linked above

It was something which fasteddy was able to run last year, but this time we have decided to make it an official PHEA Event. Check out some PHOTOS from fasteddys previous Event HERE

So if you fancy trying something different with PHEA, please join us for our first ever TRACK Event!
Once booked, please let me know by either posting on here or emailing me directly.

Darren

Midget Roll Bar (6 replies)

Bodge Garage — Tue, 14 May 2013 00:36:58 -0500

This isn't totally motorsports forum worthy but I feel like I fit better with you guys than on the Midget forum. If I posted this over there it would start a debate on the validity of a roll bar and that is not my intent. I know I should be working on the MGB but I know it will not be track ready this season and I do not want to rush the process. So in the mean time I decided to make a few mods to the Midget to make it more track friendly. I am not going to race it but a few track days here and there, and it's always good to have a car to get some laps in with. I am sure there are things I could have done different but I am pretty happy with it all in all. I still need to make the seat mounts and that side bars but the bulk of the work is out of the way. I am a little nervous since I have a bad habit of pushing limits harder when I have more safety gear.

re: Jefferson 500. Those traveling south-road detour (4 replies)

aeronca65t — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:27:37 -0500

Just sending this out there in case anyone missed it (I got this from others in VRG).

For anyone heading south to Summit Point for the Jefferson 500, you may wish to alter your route:

A truck fire east of has severely damaged a bridge over Rt. 81. It is projected to take 3 months to repair.

Right now, they are detouring southbound traffic off of I-81 at Exit 70, onto I-83, around Harrisburg, across the river onto 581 and then back on to I-81 southbound at Exit 59. I would imagine the back-up's on this detour route are pretty bad -- the traffic along those roads is very heavy on normal days.

Here's the official PennDOT advisory from today:

THIS IS A PENNDOT TRAVEL ADVISORY. INTERSTATE 81 IS CURRENTLY CLOSED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS BETWEEN EXIT 70 AND EXIT 59, UNTIL MONDAY, MAY 13. MOTORISTS TRAVELING INTERSTATE 81 SOUTHBOUND SHOULD USE EXIT 70 TO INTERSTATE 83 SOUTHBOUND. MOTORISTS TRAVELING INTERSTATE 81 NORTHBOUND SHOULD USE EXIT 59 TO PA 581 EASTBOUND. MOTORISTS CAN EXPECT MAJOR DELAYS AND ARE ADVISED TO AVOID THE AREA, IF POSSIBLE.

Vintage racing sponsorship (decal) questions (5 replies)

craig.cootsona — Sun, 12 May 2013 16:19:58 -0500

Hello all,

I'm currently restoring an MGA coupe and decided to make it look like a weekend racer (though it likely won't see much track time beyond the occasional lapping session here and there). You can follow the progress here: http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?2,2342089

The only competition history for this car was against nature for 30 under the previous owner's wood pile. Since so little of the original fabric of the car remained after cutting the rust out, I figured I could move toward the competition look without destroying originality. Does anyone know which companies typically sponsored these kinds of cars in the late 1950s and early 1960s? I've seen many cars with the mobil pegasus, and many other decals but I'd like to know which would be appropriate.

Cheers,
Craig

Smoked Screen (9 replies)

dcharnet — Sun, 12 May 2013 05:41:04 -0500

"Don,
Hello just to introduce myself, Im Toms dad who posts regular on the
forum, as you are aware we have the GT and my 65 Roadster to play with,
I caught a view of your smoked screen/deflector fitted to your race MGB
while viewing your latest post, could you advise me where you had this
item made/purchased???? From Toms threads you might have picked up that
my 65 MG is now "receiving some treatment" and we are struggling to get
hold of in the UK a screen deflector similar to the items fitted to most
SCCA cars on your side of the pond!Any help would be appreciated.
Regards,
Keith Brooks."

Hi, Keith, good to hear from you. Actually I am in the middle of fabricating this. i looked around at the products available and thought I could do better myself. This is 1/8 inch lexan, very easy to work with.I purchased a 52x 23 flat sheet of light smoke lexan and cut it to the shape I wanted. I plan to radius the corners in front of the driver, and raise the trailing edge somewhat with brackets bolted to the front roll hoop. This will provide good gradual laminar flow and a partial tonneau to move air as smoothly as possible over the cockpit. It will facilitate the placement of a wide-angled mirror out of the airflow on the front roll hoop. I will post more pictures as I progress. It is installed with blind nuts for easy removal.

Don

Solo question ? What class am I in? (5 replies)

jon.wright.lbc — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:17:17 -0500

Hey guys, I am trying to register for my first solo event, But I have to chose which class I am in. I figure you guys would be the best to ask for a quick answer. My 74 bgt is all stock except for poly bushings on the front suspension and my front springs are yellow (previous owner installed them) not sure if they are stiffer or whatever, but I am pretty sure they are not stock. I was getting really confused sifting through the 300 some od pages of the scca rulebook. any help would be great!
Thanks
Jon

Making a Covered Car Transporter (19 replies)

racer76 — Sun, 19 May 2013 06:46:00 -0500

Guys,

First a bit of background:
While my car has been off the track - and with an interstate trip coming up - I have been playing with my car trailer. A vague mention to my neighbour about how a covered transporter would be great (especially with an open car on long trips) led to him offering me enough "rubberised canvas" material to cover my current trailer.

He is a delivery truck driver and his company is going to replace the "curtains" on his truck with new ones because they are changing their corporate livery. And he says I can have his old ones for free.

Then he calls me over to give me some more material a mate of his dropped off. One huge sheet (with a corner chopped out) that would do much of the job again. So, basically, I have this bit in hand.

I am assuming this stuff is expensive and would be the major cost in such a project. It is damn tough and is designed to travel long distances. It is a little bit of a worry that it is also really heavy.

Looking for ideas I saw this trailer on eBay, that just sold today for £2,050.00

Going to a solo school day! What should I expect? (1 reply)

jon.wright.lbc — Fri, 10 May 2013 05:53:55 -0500

So I'm gonna take my mostly stock 74 bgt to a solo school day in Kansas City. I have done one rally cross event in my Subaru a few years back, but am very new to solo. I am a total novice but ecstatic about starting to autocross my gt. it's always kinda been a dream of mine to race in a little British sports car. What do I need to know? What should I do to prepare? What little things can I do to the car to insure a safe and fun day?

BC Historic Motor Races (no replies)

rocket ralphie — Thu, 09 May 2013 12:32:20 -0500

March 25/26 weekend at Mission Raceway, probably around 70 vintage cars, lots of Formula junk along with the sports cars. I will bring out the '67 BMC USA Sebring GT to gather some more rock chips......

Carb Needles, do you dare tell (30 replies)

Speedracer — Sat, 11 May 2013 03:27:29 -0500

OK, I assuming many of you here are running twin HS6 carbs on your race engine, and I heard what a few run, as far as needles, I'l;l share info, if you will :)

BB and I recently, spent a good bit of time on the SU needle chart looking at .100" needles and charting one against the other.

I running a a RC fixed needles with the jet .130"-.140" down, jets are unaltered .100"
I'm seeing 1250-1300 on both EGTs, 12.5 on AFR. I likie :)

BB and I must have charted most of the needles on the chart listing, and could not find a richer needle than my RC, RV, and a couple more, numbers I don't remember at the time, BB has it all written down, were other richer needles, but no where as rich as RC.

I'm happy with the fuel mixture, although I do adjust for the weather slightly.

OK, your turn, tell me what needle you are running, and what data you are seeing.

Pit Bikes at Summit Point (7 replies)

MGB246 — Sun, 12 May 2013 16:56:03 -0500

Folks, does anyone know if powered motor scooters like my Honda are allowed (or needed) at Summit Point. It is not licensed.
Thanks and see you next week,
Richard

Vale historic racer Christian Devereux (1 reply)

racer76 — Sat, 11 May 2013 10:25:58 -0500

"A spokesman for Donington Park said: "It is with great regret that the directors of Donington Park Racing Limited, operators of Donington Park Circuit, have to report that, following an accident in a race for historic touring cars held as part of the race meeting taking place on Sunday, the driver of car number 67 – a 1965 Mini Cooper S – Christian Devereux succumbed to the injuries".

It is always sad when we lose anyone but when it is one of the international historic racing fraternity....

"At times like this I don’t imagine there’s one of us who doesn’t pause for a moment and question the wisdom of this particular form of activity. We are, if not entirely then certainly overwhelmingly a bunch of middle-aged men who race old cars for entirely recreational purposes."

http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/race/events/christian-devereux-tragedy-at-donington/

I have heard sand read nothing but nice things about Christian Devereux.

My condolences to his family and friends and as always my concern and sympathy for all those involved in the incident.

A good weekend working on the race car (11 replies)

Speedracer — Sun, 12 May 2013 05:54:51 -0500

Well the engine installation is 90% complete, it took longer than normal, because I have been making subtle changes to the car, and so as i would see something I wanted to address in the ways of fabrication, especially thing that make the car easier to work , we would address it and take care of that.

I added a puller fan to the back of the RD radiator,and we mounted the radiator slightly forward of stock to give us a little extra room for the puller fan. I ended up making to cut at the very edges of both sides of the radiator shelf, about 1.5" back, close to be parallel with the sway bar, rather than completely cutting this out and being leaving it with a sharp edge, I just made the two cuts inward, then cut a piece of 1"x 1" square tubing 19" long, and slide in under the shelf and clamped in place then use a leather shaping hammer to brake the shelf section I had cut the two slots in down 90 degrees, so no sharp edge, and if anything, we made this area strong by adding a 90 degree brake in it, this worked better than we could imagine, like i had did it with metal brake. Now with modification, it is somewhat like telling lie :), if you make one modification, you more than likely will have to make another one to work with the first modification. Ok, so now the radiator was 1.5" forward and that was going to give us the room we needed for the fan, but now the radiator filler neck on the RD radiator was going to be blocked by the radiator support, so I made spacers out of aluminum tubing, with the ones on the bottom longer 1.5" and the pone on the top only .750", so we have a very slight lean in the radiator, and the filler neck is away from the radiator support now.

I did alot of work to the exhaust system, just getting it to fit better and be easier to work with, I think after this race I'm going to remove the header and try a new DIY ceramic coating, I've been checking out, Ceracaoat, it supposedly is good to 1800 degrees, and it cheap enough ($70 a quart) to buy enough of it to be able to re-do later if needed. I would be interested in hearing from anyone who has used this product.

The dash and rewiring job is almost complete, Freddy T. has worked his ass of this job, but it all very nice and straight forward now.

OK, with the radiator mounting mods and the puller fan, I wanted to be able to still easily access the front crank bolt with a 1/2" ratchet and 1-5/16" socket, to be able to turn the engine over by hand for valve adjustment, and such. I modified one of my 1/2 drive 1-5/16 socket to make it even more low profile than it was and you can see I have plenty of room to access the front crank bolt :)

I still have more to do, but all the pieces of the puzzle are falling together, and the list is getting shorter. Lots of subtle changes, that most people may never even notice, except if you have to work on the car, then they will put a big smile on your face :)

Which LSD (18 replies)

lrov90 — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:48:21 -0500

Hi guys,

As the next project I am looking at putting an LSD into the MGB roadster diff as part of a diff rebuild. I am trying to decide which type, and at the moment tossing up between a Quaife and Tran X. The car is supercharged and dynoed at 160rwhp at the moment with a 3.9 Salisbury axle. We mainly use the car for street, sprints and hill climbs with a small amount of track. With the LSD I am hoping to stop single wheel spin off the line.

Which type do you think would suit the purpose best?

Large Charge (18 replies)

dcharnet — Sun, 12 May 2013 13:02:00 -0500

For those of you with no-charge systems, how do you charge at the track? In FF I had a battery pack, inverter and small charger. It worked fine, and I never ran out of juice in the car or, over a weekend, the battery pack. What do you find works for a B?

Tweaking the carbs today (4 replies)

Speedracer — Tue, 07 May 2013 06:52:14 -0500

The "master" at work

auto upholstery NH (1 reply)

magoo56 — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:16:59 -0500

I am looking for recommendations for an auto upholstery shop in NH. Any good ones? Any ones to stay away from?

Pre-season fuel Q (12 replies)

dcharnet — Sat, 04 May 2013 14:34:00 -0500

My cell is drained and I have a few gallons of 110 in jugs from last October. I need some fuel in the cell to run the car briefly in the garage at home.

Can I use a gallon or two of gas station 92 unleaded, or should I add lead to that, or is the October 12 fuel OK for this limited non-load use?

Touching the bump stops and understeer (14 replies)

MG David — Sun, 05 May 2013 21:07:18 -0500

I sprint my MGB in the MGCC Luffield speed Championship.

Looking at the spring pans on the lower wishbone of the suspension I can see it is well polished where the bump stops would contact. This leads be to believe that on some corners the outside front suspension is coming into contact with the bump stop. Am I correct in believing this will be promoting understeer?

As I am running the thickest ARB the class allows I am limited to changing the springs or loosing a bit of rubber from the bump stop. I have seen comments on this site about not using too low a ride height on standard stub axle/ king pins. How low is considered OK?

So my thinking is towards harder longer springs. The garage mouse used the notebook that contained the spec of my current springs for its bedding so I am guessing they are 550lb lowered (33cm wheel centre to wheel arch lip). Would moving to 660lb make a big difference?

MGB engine stay rods (18 replies)

Speedracer — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:13:51 -0500

I mentioned this in another thread, that I wanted to make something like this, well I finally did. The idea, is like the upper angled links in 4 link rear suspension, this will control both fore and aft motion of the engine.

Axles (15 replies)

Bandit Racing — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:53:50 -0500

Does anyone know if a high quality salisbury axle is made for the MGB. I have now broken one at two differnt consecutive race weekends with two different MGB's. I broke one with a welded diff and one with a lsd. One sheared dead center and the other broke right outboard of the inner spline. Both axles had a poor quality grain structure evident.

FS in NC: 4.55 welded Spridget rear chunks (no replies)

200mph — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:51:35 -0500

Left over from past SCCA race cars... I have two 4.55:1 rear end center sections for Sprite/Midget. The spiders are welded together, so they are permanently " locked".

Would like to trade for 3.90 or 3.70 gear or cash or ???

Please PM if interested. Thanks, Mike

# 66 MG Midget is moving from West Virginia to Huffaker Engineerring. (21 replies)

tom82645 — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:57:08 -0500

The # 66 MG Midget has been purchased by Tom Tuttle and is leaving West Virginia for Sonoma raceway next week.The car will be at Huffaker Engineerings shop and will probably run its first race at the charity Challenge in September.

In-Car Steering Wheel Cam - dizziness ensues (5 replies)

racer76 — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:04:38 -0500

I think I have tried to explain our "Motorkhana" events here before, but I will leave it to Wikipedia.

"Motorkhana is a low-cost form of motorsport, unique to Australia and New Zealand but similar to autotesting in the UK and Ireland and somewhat similar to autocross in the US. It involves manoeuvring a car through tight tests as quickly as possible - one car at a time - on either dirt or bitumen surfaces."

But this is the most unique view of the sport I have ever seen.

If you get dizzy easily, be prepared to stop the video before you lose your breakfast.

Rear Brake Drum Mods (8 replies)

TomBrooksuk — Tue, 07 May 2013 07:52:56 -0500

Hi all,
Ive been having a think about the rear brakes for the 65 roadster race car, we unfortunatly cannot fit rear discs like we did on the GT. So i was thinking about what can be done to get the most out of them. Now thinking back to prior experience with minis common mods were, drilling the back plates (like some Huffaker MGB rear plates ive seen), having cut outs machined into the face of the drum e.g. 4x 1/2" holes or more for venting plus a little lightening, drilling diagonal grooves along the inner friction surface of the drum and of course adding ducting to the drums.

Just wondering out of interest what people have tried in the past?

Kind regards
Tom

MGVR-Jefferson 500 race (15 replies)

Speedracer — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:55:36 -0500

Rick Morrison told me yesterday that entered the racer earlier this week, and was sent a email stating he was on the waiting list, then received a email yesterday that he was now entered. So if you are planning on a last minute entry, go for it, VRG will refund your money if don't show, or turn a wheel on track, but I don't think you even have to pay until your entry is accepted.

I also talked to Fred McConnell Sr. yesterday, his home track is Summit, so he knows everyone that works there, and keeps up with the happenings there, he says the MG reserved paddock space is the grass area, so for any of you that put something down when paddocking on a grass area, bring it, that's where we will be paddocked.

Freddy T. and I worked on the race car all day yesterday, he, was mostly working on the rewiring job, and all that associated with the new dash. The motor got sat in last weekend, and I have been taking my time installing everything, using the extra time to modify things as needed to get a better fit and finish. Today, I'll go back at it again, got one little spacer piece to to make for the rear muffler hanger, and then I'll be working on the carb side of the motor, same deal making small fit and finish changes, and tidy things up a bit. I got a bunch more things I want to change , but some will have to wait until after this race, but slowly putting my stamp, and the way I do things on the race car. I can't thing of anything more shop entertaining to me than prepping the a race car, I'm really enjoying the process.

Ion-sensing crank-fired ignition (10 replies)

timfred — Sun, 12 May 2013 08:23:46 -0500

This is not really motorsports related, but I'm posting here because I think the interest and reception will be higher here than on the main board.

I have successfully grafted the ignition system from the Saab Trionic 7 onto my B. For those unfamiliar with the Trionic ECUs (which is most everybody in the world), it has a crank-fired, capacitive discharge, coil-on-plug ignition system. One of the novel things it does is sense ping/knock/detonation and misfire on a per-cylinder basis through the spark plug by measuring the ionization current after ignition. Saab was the pioneer in this technology, and even today it is only found on a few BMW V10s, H-D motorcylces, a few Izuzus, and the latest Ferrari engines.

Despite the technology, from a component point of view it's a pretty simple system for ignition. 60-2 tooth electromotive-style trigger wheel, crank position sensor, MAP sensor, intake air temp sensor, coil pack, and the ECU. Software for programming the ECU is open-source and quite easy to use.

For the first few revolutions when the engine starts, it operates in wasted-spark mode until it senses (through the plugs) which cylinders are firing. After that it fires only the right cylinders. So no cam sensor is required.

Road tuning involves taking your best guess at an ignition map (which is two-dimensioned RPM vs. mass air flow derived from vacuum and temp) then driving the car. The ECU generates an overlay map of where it detects detonation conditions, at which point you can retard the timing in those areas of the map. If your map is pretty close, the ECU will tune itself by retarding spark automatically (to a point). This also helps protect against a bad tank of gas. You can also see aggregate information about which cylinders are pinging to help diagnose plug, fueling, or cylinder/valve issues.

For those of you that are still asking "Why?" the answer is "Because it was there." On the workbench, that is. I had most of the parts as spares for my Saab daily driver and thought it would be an interesting intellectual exercise to see how well it worked. An the answer is pretty damn good. Perfectly smooth under power and a rock solid idle. The "Tri" in Trionic denotes that one box controls ignition, fuel injection, and boost control. So you see where this is going...

-Tim

Addco swaybar (1 reply)

Johnsfolly — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:31:14 -0500

As I was bolting back the links on my Addco swaybar after some frontend work, I realized I had no idea how much to wrench the nut on the end of the long bolt that connects the bar to the A-arm. Even the hard comp bushings compress so...how much do I compress them?
John

How to lighten your race car (27 replies)

Speedracer — Fri, 10 May 2013 08:00:22 -0500

I'll be running a few less ounces of ballast by the MGVR race, as they remove my infusion port on May 9th :)-D

MGB tranny cross member (4 replies)

Speedracer — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:27:52 -0500

I want to know who thought up this device, they must have known people would be cursing them for decades to come :)

After working with one of Peter Gamble - High Gear engineering nifty cross member for his T9 5 speed kit, and how well thought out is is, and how nice the mount is, and how easy it is to work on, has made me want to modify the MGB stock tranny cross member for the race car.

I have not yet figured out exactly what I want to do, modify what is there, or shit can whole thing, and start from scratch. I'm interested in any ideas, or mods, etc., folks have done in the past, and would like to share.

Hoses for aluminum radiator (13 replies)

Bob2274 — Fri, 03 May 2013 07:48:27 -0500

I'm going to put an aluminum radiator in my race car. All of the aluminum radiators I see have straight inlet and outlet stubs for the hose connections versus curved as the original radiator. What kind of hoses have people used? I was thinking universal flexible hoses would work but thought I'd ask first.

Bob

The car is ready for this season... (17 replies)

racedriver — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:40:12 -0500

After last years incident at Oulton our race Midget is ready for it's first outing of the year at Brands Hatch on Bank Holiday Monday 6th May with the CSCC in their Swinging 60's race series.

It'll be my first outing since the shunt which saw me removed from the car on a bodyboard with my neck firmly strapped in a neck brace.

Here's hoping the magic and enjoyment is still there and the grid doesn't freak me out!

Andrew.

Super Winch S3500 model for sale (1 reply)

1965 EP MGB — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:31:45 -0500

I have 1 more heavy duty winch left over from my old race trailer

COORECTION Model is a Super Winch S3500 model with remote control actuation / very good condition
Working load = 3,500 lbs
Cable = 7/32" diameter at 60ft lenght

Price = $260 + shipping
Located in Dearborn Michigan

*** Can get to Gingerman ( South Haven Michigan ) for the VSCDA Historic races ***
Thanks,
John

Race Front Valance (39 replies)

TomBrooksuk — Thu, 09 May 2013 09:11:34 -0500

Hi all

Spent the day making the long circuit front valence, the problem with our other red Sebring style valance was on long sweeping corners we were starting to experience front end lift. The question was what to do about it, I had the same problem on my fast road GT during laps of the Le Mans circuit a few years ago. For last years Le Mans classic I tried a Special Tuning style front valance which did help a little and I bought a spare for the race GT with the idea of fitting a splitter at the bottom edge.

However thinking about it logically over the last few months or so I though this probably wasn't the best solution, so I came up with the valance as shown below.

Also shown are our new race belts that have just arrived!

Thanks
Tom

750 lb coil springs (2 replies)

1965 EP MGB — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 06:51:54 -0500

1 New pair of 750 lb coil springs for the MGB - these were spares from my 65 MGB racer.
$115.00 + shipping

Springs are located in Michigan

Thanks,
John

No, not MGs but special Peter Brock's race cars are for sale (5 replies)

racer76 — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:06:18 -0500

http://www.speedcafe.com/2013/04/19/peter-brock-car-collection-put-up-for-sale/

Other original cars include Brock’s first Bathurst car (1969 Holden Monaro HT), two of his three ‘last Bathurst’ cars (1997 VS and 2002 VX), the VH that won Bathurst in 1982 and 1983, the VK that won Bathurst in 1984, and a restoration of the Daytona Coupe in which he lost his life in 2006.

He says he wants the collection to be sold as a collection - but may sell individual cars.

I really hope the collection stays intact.

The mitty ? from PA ? Morrisville?british miles ? need mga coupe glass delivered (1 reply)

whipteachr — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 10:34:56 -0500

If you are coming from up north British Miles has a 3 piece rear mga coupe glass set . I need !! Free tacos from our Taco truck Jarrito Burrito delivered to paddock or walk up ! karl at btropical dot com

Thanks for looking

SOVREN Spring Sprints at PIR (no replies)

tourtelot — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:35:27 -0500

Anyone attending from the MGE? I will probably go Saturday and I'd love to ride down or meet up with someone who knows his way around the racetrack, either figuratively or literally :) I can drive down as well, although the LBC may be up on stands and my 1989 Volvo would have to do in a pinch.

D.

She is whole again (23 replies)

Speedracer — Wed, 01 May 2013 22:18:32 -0500

Might have to tip a glass tonight, my bullet is ready to go back in the gun :D

Electromotive parts (1 reply)

saysprite — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 18:27:36 -0500

Where can I find these Electromotive parts 255-72218 1/2" Heavy Duty, with Connector and 210-72003 1/2" universal mounting bracket that takes Paypal?

I got my 1275 out so I'm going to put my 1098 back in my race car but I need to get another sensor and a mounting bracket.

Oil Pressure (5 replies)

Beagle — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:39:30 -0500

I had my engine rebuilt over the winter, new pistons, rings, bearings, uprated oil pump...
All the work and parts were from well known mechanics and vendors.
Before starting for the first time, I used the Acusump to pressurize the system, with 4 quarts of
Lucas Oil 20-50 break-in oil, and finished toping it up with the same oil, WIX racing oil filter.
At the first start-up I was getting about 50-55 lbs of oil pressure, Auto-Meter electric gauge, same on the Acusump
gauge.
This seemed kind of low, I ran the engine for about 1/2 hour reving between 2000 & 3000 rpm.
I replaced the new stock oil pressure relief spring with a Moss Motors uprated oil pressure relief spring, stiffer and slightly longer.
Restarted engine, it made no difference, still about 55 lbs, again the engine speed was less than 3000rpm.
Any ideas of what I should do?
The Lucas breakin oil looks kind of thin for 20-50
Should I take it to the track and putt around a bit and then change to regular 20-50 racing?
Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Bob

AN to BSP adapters (1 reply)

xof — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:00:44 -0500

I'm trying to use a -4AN flex line, with female -4AN swivel fittings at each end, from the oil pressure union to the mechanical oil pressure gauge, replacing the smaller capillary line. I got a pair of these -4AN male to BSP female adapters (http://www.jegs.com/i/Aeroquip/023/FCM2721/10002/-1), but the flare was wrong for both the gauge end and the union end. I need a male conical flare inside a female threading on the union side and a flat flare inside of a female threading on the gauge side. Swivel fitting would be nice, too. I think I'll try Pegasus racing this time, as they seem to have a more comprehensive selection, but can anyone recommend a specific part? Thanks in advance.

Oils for Race engines (no replies)

Red Rocket — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 04:35:21 -0500

Gents,

Have any of your racing guys used AMSOIL race oil in B series engines. I use Brad Penn for lubrication at this stage. Any comments...I would appreciate just good technical feedback please.

Thanks

FIA Roadster Race Diffs (9 replies)

TomBrooksuk — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:13:25 -0500

Right guys now the GT is race ready, me an my dad will be spending some more time on the FIA roadster which has been a little neglected while we have been finishing up the GT.

Essentially shell wise, rear roll cage is in place, front needs fitting. We have just had a new aluminium bonnet painted last week as the last bonnet (MGC style) isn't FIA legal.
Suspension is sorted, I'm waiting for a race spec dizzy from Jeff of advanced distributer fame as we have to run points on this car. MGB SC CR box is waiting for the engine.

The question is what diff to fit??? Limited slip diffs are allowed as are any other sort for the banjo axle. My GT is running a welded diff but the roadster is a very different car,
Minimum ride height of 100mm, tall and very ungrippy L section Dunlop historic control tyres, no rear ARB or traction bars....

What do people think?

Tom

Fiberglass front fender and boot lid (5 replies)

sign.designer1 — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:58:58 -0500

Anyone needing these items? I can't use them on my vintage B. I will be coming to the Mitty and can bring them with me if someone wants them. Asking $100 for the pair.
David

Winch for sale - SOLD (3 replies)

1965 EP MGB — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:10:01 -0500

SOLD - Thanks

Brand New - never used Super Winch S4000 model with remote control actuation
Working load = 4,000 lbs
Cable = 7/32" diameter at 60ft lenght

Price = $290 + shipping
Located in Dearborn Michigan

Thanks
John

MGB 5.12 diff asm for sale (1 reply)

1965 EP MGB — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:21:59 -0500

Rare 5.12 locked diff For Sale - if anyone needs pictures, please let me know by PM or direct email - I can email them directly.

I had a few questions and I can confirm this diff asm complete ( includes driveshaft flange ) and is a ready to install into your banjo housing, the exterior of the alloy case is media blasted, painted natural alloy color and clean.

The bearings are in excellant condition as are the ring and pinion gears - everything is setup professionally for durability by John Targett's gearman.

This gearset is ideal at tracks like Waterford Hills and other short tracks where top speed is not reached - yet acceleration is key.

Also ideal for Gymkhanas!

PM your email to me to get pics

I can take Paypal Price = $350 + shipping

Thank you
John
Email = JDRuth@att.net

Split Webers? (2 replies)

TomBrooksuk — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 04:15:36 -0500

Hi all,

I've been offered a set of split webers by an old friend who has started selling period tuning parts for MGs, triumphs and Minis. I'm hoping someone out there has had some experience with them as iv never ran a car with them on. I'm specifically looking at a comparison between split and single webers. In theory I'd have thought you may get a combination of the benefits of the Weber plus the straight shot to the ports benefit of SU's ?? Plus since we would have to make up the manifold from scratch you could make it any length, shape, cross section you wanted.

Any advice as always is very much appreciated

Tom

Fan belt tension Q (41 replies)

dcharnet — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:50:56 -0500

I have removed my alternator and now run a belt only between the crank pulley and the water pump pulley. Finding the proper fit has been trial and error. I have found one that fits. The deflection is 1/8th inch.

I found an authoritative source which said that the amount of deflection varied based on the distance between the pulley centers. On my car this is 7 inches. The formula according to this source is 1/64 of an inch deflection per linear foot of distance between the pulley centers. That comes to 7/64, which is about 1/8 inch.

Does 1/8th inch deflection sound OK for this application? This varies from the usual ""about half an inch" for general belt tension, but surely the short length between pulley centers would have an effect on that.

Zero Charge System Q (5 replies)

dcharnet — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 05:49:09 -0500

I am going to a zero charge system and want to install two remote battery posts in a convenient location to make charging simpler. How is that wired? Do the cables for the remote posts go to the existing battery posts and attach to the two battery cables there which run to the master switch? Or do the cables for the two remotes go to the master switch?

HS6 billet velocity stacks (18 replies)

Speedracer — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:38:24 -0500

BB Bullock and I are pairing up to make another run of the HS6 billet aluminum velocity stacks, I talked to the CNC guy about them last night. I made 12 of these a few years ago, and they gone gone in few weeks, and folks have been asking for them ever since.

I ask for design change to the current design, which were originally designed to run inside a cold air box, but most are running these with the KN RU-4410 air filters, so this run will have the OD radius eliminated, so that little ditch created by the OD radius when used with the KN air filters, will not be there anymore in the new design.

Yes, another engine problem at the track (24 replies)

racer76 — Mon, 06 May 2013 08:15:39 -0500

The last one was a V8 blown to pieces. This one was not as dramatic but devastating just the same.

Three laps at moderate speed because the engine was running a little rough, first time out since last year, and I just wanted to run her around and see how she felt/looked afterward.

Third lap, smoke from under the bonnet - so in case I was dropping fluids on the track I pulled off line to limp home. Oil pressure disappears and I kill the engine and roll to a stop at a flag point.

When I eventually get back to my garage/trailer, I lift the bonnet and find the 2 litre catchtank full of oil and the engine bay coated in oil (the hose off the breather has eventually blown off). That brand new oil is meant to stay contained IN THE MOTOR!

No nasty noises from the engine. And a lot of sage guesses from all and sundry.

I pulled the head off today (being the faster option rather than pulling the engine) and expecting a piston with a hole in it or a broken ring causing havoc, this is what I find....

NOTHING (of particular note). Feel free to discuss the discolouration on two of the pistons.

Tomorrow it will be sump and bottom end inspection.

Anyone want to guess what I will find or what pressurised the crankcase to this extent?

This stuff is starting to annoy me.

Twins - 2 MGA Vinage Race Cars for sale (12 replies)

skippymga — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:37:22 -0500

Superbly prepared, a once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase two vintage race prepared MGAs. 31 and 41 are owned by senior citizens and driven only on the weekends. Accepted by Monterey and Sonoma annually, this pair of MGs are typically seen racing nose to tail and always at the top of their grids. Awarded the “Best Presentation and Performance” at Sonoma and Monterey multiple times. Featured in Vintage Motorsport Magazine as well as Speed TVs coverage of the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion.
Both MGAs prepared to the highest level to 1967 SCCA GCR specs and maintained professionally. Can be purchased as a pair or sold individually. Additional photos, build sheets and lap times upon request.

Serious inquiries only please.
scott@vintage31.com - 650 245 1303
ed@vintage31.com - 650 207 4459

Air Box Project Mark II (10 replies)

TomBrooksuk — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 15:38:52 -0500

Hi Guys,

As i mentioned on previous threads i wasn't too happy with my first air box design therefore on the theme of contiuned small improvements before the first race, i decided to build another air box. The issues i had with the first were four fold, 1) Insufficient volume of air within the box 2) Insufficient filtering 3) The need to make the air around the intakes as still as possible 4) Try an cool keep the air as cool as possible

With these factors in mind i have increased the size of the box, included one of K&Ns latest generation of filters, redesigned how air will enter the box and added external thermal blanked covering to the box design.

I started the cardboard prototype a week or two ago but work has led to some delays in actually starting the build proper until today, below are some pics of different stages of the construction. Back to work at the hospital tomorrow but i should have some time thursday pm to finish the air box hopefully.

Will keep you all posted

Thanks
Tom

Pushrod adjuster ball/socket fit issue (38 replies)

Filth and Greed Motors — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:55:09 -0500

Ok, I haven't posted for a while but I ran across another question concerning tubular pushrods.

I am back to running stock rockers and I installed a set of moss "uprated" pushrods and ran the engine for about 15 min around the neighborhood. The valve lash changed from .015 to .065 in that time period as the socket on the pushrod is slightly too small and the ball on the adjuster is larger and as it wears ever so slightly it moves down into the pushrod and increases lash. This was last fall and I finally gave up and let the car sit for the winter.

Now I am back to looking at it again, and straight up, the sockets on the moss pushrods are too small for the MG adjuster ball. I blued the parts and the pushrods ride on the rim of their socket on a tiny 'knife edge of material. I bought another two pushrods to check and I found the same thing. I checked about 6 different adjuster balls from 6 different sets of rockers MGA/MGB I have laying around and all are the same thing.

Why is this? Has anyone else found this?

So next question, if the Moss tubular pushrods are crap what should I use? Can I use stock pushrods with stiff race springs? Is there a pushrod that I can get that actually fits properly? Am I going to be forced to get custom length pushrods? I think the stock "long" pushrods might be a touch too long based on how much I shaved off the deck and head. I probably lost 1/8" between the head and block.

engine still not back from engine shop - :( (17 replies)

n1gzd — Fri, 10 May 2013 09:22:49 -0500

Well, I am getting a little antzy here. My engine is almost two months late coming back from, the engine shop and I am still waiting..........

Plenty of other things to do but this is a major blocker. I am expecting some news soon....

Rebecca

Advice/answers needed - street -> track setup? (4 replies)

RobertE — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 14:17:15 -0500

Hey everyone, thought I'd stop in for some advice on my MGB.
I took a break on my build since I've been taking care of my parents. Now that I've saved up some money, I thought it might be a good time to get back to work/take my mind off things.
I completed my '79 B 5L rover v8 build last year and I've driven it around a bit. I've decided its just not that what I need on the street and since I have a 3.5L B, I'm going to change direction to more of a track event vehicle.
I've done a fair amount of research but still have some questions to finalize mainly suspension/brake components.
My current setup - Front suspension: 550 lb/in springs (couldn't find the part # - but they're 2 1/4" drop), Polyurethane bushings, stock sway bar, lever arm shocks in good conditon. Everything else has been replaced with new stock parts or 'restored'. *shortened bumpstops
Rear suspension: 93 lb/in (2" drop) reverse eye springs, rebuilt lever arm shocks from the '72, polyurethane bushings, fab-tek traction bars, and the front spring mounting points have been cut/reinforced in order to fit the traction bars. *shortened bumpstops
Brakes: rebuilt and new everything. Only non-stock parts are V8 front pads, SS front flex lines, and cross drilled rotors(I know, but they were free!).

Now on to the questions -
Sway bars: it seems that a stock front sway bar and no sway bar is okay for initial track days. Is this correct? I have a 7/8" front bar available from a chrome bumper - are they exchangable?
Brakes: Although I've read that the stock setup w/ a few upgrades and EBC yellow pads is very good - I'm really concerned with brake fade. Is my brake setup going to last out at VIR for a 25 minute session or should I just upgrade now?
Shocks: I'm planning to get the fronts revalved by Peter C. - what about the rears? should I stick with the stock valving or revalve? As is, I feel like my current setup is overly stiff in the rear(compared to the front). What is the consensus on the adjustable units? More of something to just tinker with?

*Since altering the rear spring mounting points my car has a slight bit of reverse rake. Unfortunately it seems I can only lower the rear or raise the front. I figured that dropped spindles would add some front camber and sort out my rake issues.
Out of the multiple companies that sell them - are their any noticable diffences in the front height drop?

Sorry for the long post and if you've gotten this far - thanks for suffering through this post!

MGA-MGB Outer TieRods (1 reply)

mga221 — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:17:42 -0500

My outer Tierods are only a few years old. they have no play at all, and are like new. Anybody have these fail? they seem quite robust. Most of the MGA-MGB race cars use them. some use Heim Joints from Dave Headley on the MGB,s. I run a MGB front end in my MGA, and had to trim the inner Tie rods like the other MGA race cars, and I also had to trim some off of the outer Tie rods to eliminate the Excessive Toe Out I had. Andrew

Bronze lower wishbone bushes (5 replies)

twentyover — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:23:31 -0500

Recently bought a set of used wishbones off e-bay, for use in Dave's modified cross-member

All is well, I'm grabbing up the spring pans and pivot shafts, but the arms had a bronze bush for the inboard pivot. These were pretty old, advertised for use from MGTD through MGB, and the wishbones were drilled for a zerk in the enter of the bronzre bush. The had a plate welded onto the front arm, most likely for an aftermarket swaybar, so I'm assuming a prior owner did have performance intent.

The pivots were in good condition, but the grease had pretty much hardened into coal

Anybody see this (I mean in recorded history) before? I've always used Nylatron, so the bush would sacrifice itself rather than the pivot shaft

67 mgb gt race car ready, now the fun starts (4 replies)

tomkatracin — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 20:53:32 -0500

Hello mg folks,
Well we have at last finished the race car, long day today with last minute changes and improvements, now we can go for the final set up runs, its been a long road but sitting in the late evening sunshine looking at the car its been worth it>:D< now the fun starts, Toms more eager than a hound dog at dinner time! Pics are for interest only and as a thank you for all the contributions that have made this possible.
We will do a full article on the car and its individual key parts once we get a spare 5 mins.

PBIC round one - Donnington Park (18 replies)

TomBrooksuk — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:21:06 -0500

Hi guys thought I'd start a thread about this weekends first round of the PBIC at Donnington park. It was due to be the debut race for my Sebring GT but another suspension set up day is required before being entirely race ready so I'm attending the race but spending the day on the sidelines unfortunately...

I will however take plenty of pics for you guys and hopefully some video too.

I live only 20 mins drive from the circuit an the weather looks like its made a turn for the better after snow yesterday, looks like it might even be Sunny for race day.

Will keep everyone posted
Tom

Per Schroeder? (4 replies)

lrsmg — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 21:45:06 -0500

Would anyone have contact information for Per Schroeder?

Jefferson 500 (9 replies)

Bandit Racing — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:08:54 -0500

19 MGB's are registered for the Jefferson 500. It should make for a great race. I imagine we will have 25 before its through.

I am puzzled by the lack of Migets though.

Dave Headley you need to bring your truck and trailer from Colorado and pick up my green MGB on the way to Summitt Point for old times sake. It is way faster than the red car I will be bringing. We all will give you a head start since you are a little rusty.

Publicity Gone Wild! (2 replies)

rocket ralphie — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 03:03:31 -0500

Anyone not know who this guy is?

http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=5s6nnxcab&v=001PAHSyKgq2IrR5exSN_lw44mUr4J9kQjWQtQ5lbRN9Ih8yyC91vDEb_WznHIwrqzDnwviSbPytJDaVBdkX03j80WneHSWEPPLeIFXK_EfUik%3D

Well it was long day, but we got it done. (61 replies)

Speedracer — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:48:12 -0500

BB Bullock and myself yesterday managed to finish his race engine, it was 15 hour day (note to self, you're too old to do 15 hour days now :) ), ending last night at 1am. It was fun project, because BB and I worked on it together, 80% of what we did, we did working together, where most of the time, the customer is no no where around for the build process. I think BB probably learned a lot, atleast I hope he did, as race engine building is lot more involved than street engine rebuilding, and we became friends through this process.

Here's few pics of the finished product.

VDCA Wild Hare--favor needed (5 replies)

Michael Oritt — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:33:39 -0500

I am trying to have a motor scooter presently located in Kannapolis VA brought to VIR for the Wild Hare weekend and if anyone who is coming up can accomodate me I will be very grateful. The scooter is at a business in Kannapolis and there is staff there to load it aboard and secure it. I will be at VIR and would get it as soon as convenient.

Please contact me offlist either by email: michael.oritt@gmail.com or by phone: 305-7903-9467.

Best--Michael

Ebay GT shell (9 replies)

chormy — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:27:59 -0500

http://my.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?MyEbay&gbh=1&CurrentPage=MyeBayWatching&ssPageName=STRK:ME:LNLK:MEWAX

Cheap shell going soon

wheel stud question (12 replies)

n1gzd — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:23:08 -0500

I bought 7/16 wheel studs from Winners circle.
They appear to be Moroso:
46150 Wheel Studs—7/16"-20 x 2-7/8" Press-in, .480" dia. knurl and quick start dog end, fits most late GM drum brake applications. Standard hole size: .472" to .479"

The only one that seems to match from the Moroso website.

Anyway the Moroso website says not to use wheel spacers. I was going to use winners circle wheel spacers.

can anyone think why Moroso says not to use with wheel spacers?

Rebecca

Doble Bearing Hubs - Sealing? (7 replies)

bluemij — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:31:34 -0500

OK, so I have had issues (like a bunch of people) with leaking double bearing rear hubs. I have read a lot of threads with great opinions as to how to keep the hubs from leaking from the inside seal. Now I have decided to try the "sealed bearing" route.

So, my question is: Use the 207 FF double sealed bearing (sealed for life) OR use the 207 F single sealed bearing (one side open).

In my mind, the single sealed version should provde the seal I am looking for, to prevent the gear oil from enterring the bearings. And I could periodically regrease both bearings, inner and outer, when the hub is off. Both bearings are readily available at Autozone.

Any opinions?

Thanks,

Neil Janota

Road Atlanta Before and After (8 replies)

JohnP — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:54:10 -0500

I found this on a forum I monitor and thought I would share. The bridge turn and turn 12 took on a different level of commitment back then as compared to now, especially in most “fast” classes. I was able to experience it back then but only in a Showroom Stock Pinto (1973 time frame). Even it became “light” under the bridge.

New engine builder (11 replies)

Speedracer — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:58:25 -0500

Hey, he'll work for milk bones.

Flywheel - Can anyone ID mine? (14 replies)

Bubba — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:28:09 -0500

Can anyone ID this lightened steel flywheel?

In preparation for the Wild Hare at VIR I realized that the outer ring gear is slipping and so I had to pull the engine today to get that taken care of. ....always something

Battery box install- advice needed! (5 replies)

owensdad74 — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 13:35:41 -0500

Greetings All,

I received my plastic battery box from Pegasus today as well as the sundries needed to relocate the battery in my 79 Midget to the boot.

Was thinking the drivers side of the boot would be a good spot. Any ideas on how best to mount it to the vehicle? Pics would be great if available!

Best regards,

Brisn

Need a cylinder head (1 reply)

midnite 98 — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:42:37 -0500

I need a 1275 cylinder head for my Midget. I cracked my head at the Turkey Bowl and thought that my replacement head would be finished by now, but that's not the case.
I am looking for a modified head that has been ported and polished and has good flow numbers. Now I am trying to go to the Wild Hare at VIR in 3 weeks, and I'm running out of time. Any leads would be appreciated.

Start planning for 2014... (9 replies)

dickmoritz — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:41:40 -0500

This will be a special event for our cars, not to be missed... (tu) (tu)

Dick

MG” Featured For 2014 US Vintage Grand Prix

This is just an early advance notice to you. The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) has designated MG as its featured marque for their 2014 Glenora Wine Cellars, US Vintage Grand Prix, the weekend of September 5-7 at Watkins Glen, NY. MG will also be the feature marque for the concurrent downtown Watkins Glen street festival. Plus the MG Vintage Racers have designated it as their "Focus Event" for 2014 - their planning on it has started already. The all MG "Vintage Collier Cup" race for MGs in this event has been designated as the "Governor's Cup" feature race on Sunday. The “Collier Cup” race was established in 1985 by SVRA for just MGs. This event will be celebrating the 60th anniversary of the "Collier Brothers Memorial Trophy" race established in 1954 for MGs by the SCCA in memory of the MG racing Collier brothers Sam and Miles. Back in 2004, when the 50th anniversary of that race was celebrated here, 143 MGs came to race at Watkins Glen, and it was also a national gathering for the New England MG 'T' Register and the North American MGA Register. Another large turnout of MGs for this special event in 2014 is anticipated. The following MG race awards are included in the Collier Cup MG race:

- Jack Archibald ‘T’ Cup: First Production T' Series MG

- Bucher/Decker Cup: First MGA

- Denver Cornett Jr. Trophy: First overall MG

- Bill Glanville Cup: First MG Midget

- Collier Cup: Honorary to a MG racer, as voted by fellow MG racers, for best MG spirit.

The announcement of MG as the featured marque was made by Jon McKnight, SVRA Director of Events. This will be an exciting opportunity to celebrate MGs, MG racing history, and to gather with many MG enthusiasts for a very special weekend in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of New York state, which also affords many vacation opportunities. More information on this event will be forthcoming as it nears. It will be a special event not to be missed! Start your planning now!

Greg Prehodka

MG Vintage Racers

Publicity Coordinator

E-mail: MGracer53@aol.com

MGVR on the web: MGVR.org

March 20, 2013

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Please publish and feel free to share this information with others. Supporting photos of MGs racing available on request to go with this announcement.

MG Race at the Mitty (5 replies)

JohnP — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:53:28 -0500

Just looked at the Mitty schedule (see link below)and saw that they have a MG race on the schedule. I will be there. Any other LBCs?

http://www.hsrrace.com/2013_Events/Mitty/Event_Info/Mitty_Schedule.pdf

Sebring BGT that flipped (6 replies)

blackmgb — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:34:47 -0500

I watched the intro to the Sebring 12 hour and it had in the opening highlight reel a red MGBGT that flipped a couple of times. I'm not sure what year, but I had never heard about that in any of our stories. Maybe it was commmon for things like that to happen among the privateers?

MGA aero grill...LeMans? (5 replies)

Avalon Motorsports — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:21:32 -0500

Anyone have any information on this grill attachment/modification?

Tow Eye vs Tow Strap (no replies)

ghnl — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:44:44 -0500

Of all the things on my to-do list this is minor but here's a question. It seems like the trend is towards tow straps instead of tow eyes. Is that true?

Any BTDT's regarding tow eyes &/or tow straps on an MGA? Can I attach it to the bumper bracket's stud (running sans bumpers).

Finally a C/R box for my A! But it leaks! (3 replies)

730MGA — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 14:01:00 -0500

I finally found a set of c/r gears for my A. Acutally they are a set from a 65-67 4 synchro which I am using in a hybrid box hanging on the back of a 5main. Issue is it leaks from the splines in the drive flange. Really, it's not the seal cuz it's all new and still dry. The flange nut has oil hanging on it and has left about a tablespoon of oil on the floor in the past week. Is this a known issue? I've done 3 other boxes in the past w/out a problem. I've thought about using a fibre washer under a thick metal washer under the lock washer and nut then maybe safety wire the nut? Loooking for ideas.

Thanks

Crossmember poly pads - use 'em or lose 'em? (12 replies)

sign.designer1 — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:48:46 -0500

I am starting to re-acquaint my suspension with my car and was wondering about the pads between the crossmember and the frame. I have shims to correct the castor, but do I use the pads or not? This is strictly a race car and will never be street driven, except for maybe a parade. What do you guys think?
David

Leak down tester - advice (17 replies)

TomBrooksuk — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:00:57 -0500

Hi all,

I'm looking to purchase a reliable and accurate leak down tester any recommendations?

Thanks
Tom

8DBL Works MGB (5 replies)

rocket ralphie — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:36:08 -0500

Interesting article in the Feb 2013 issue of MG Enthusiast.... then and now.

Titan roller rockers (9 replies)

fast-MG.com — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:33:11 -0500

I'm trying to broker a set of these for a customer. They're new, not run but have been installed on a head for checks. The rear pedestal is for an offset oiling head but is easily modified for inline oiling. These are needle pivot 1.6:1 theoretical ratio.

Posted here as they are best suited for the racers. What are they worth? Make me an offer! BTW, Moss sells these for $1525.

I'll include a shim set to match your valve tip height and cam profile and modify the oiling if needed.

AZ scrap yard end (1 reply)

Gofanu — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:49:46 -0500

Thought everyone should know about this, esp those in the SW.
Another great loss.
Word is parts and cars are going to the crusher NOW, with the goal of having the whole place bare by Nov.

FRM
From Les B, UK board:
"Les Bengtson, Arizona, USA

The MG wrecking yard in Phoenix, Arizona is projected to close by the end of 2013. After the death of Bob Schaulin last year, his brother, Gilbert, has decided to sell off the entire inventory and move to Colorado where the majority of his family resides.

At the current time, Gilbert is selling off as many parts and vehicles as he can and intends to scrap out any that are not sold. He currently has a relatively large inventory of MGBs (roadsters and some GTs), some Triumphs (a GT-6 and some Spitfires), some Midgets/Sprites, and a few other vehicles. For the first time in over 20 years, he is selling off some of his MGAs and Austin-Healeys.

Many transmissions, engines, and multiple body parts are available. Wire and disc wheels, some factory and after market are available. Almost any part, accumulated over more than 25 years in the business, can be had.

But, parts are being scrapped almost every day as Gil tries to clear out the yard, ship some of the more commonly needed parts up to Colorado, and clean off the property so he can put that, too, up for sale.

Gilbert's telephone number is 602-290-4096. Arizona does not go on daylight savings time. Gilbert can be called between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Mountain Standard Time. He has been good about returning telephone calls if he is not able to answer them because he is working or with customers.

If you want some hard to get parts, now would be the time to contact him and see what is available. Entire cars are being taken to the crusher, sometimes ones which would be restorable.

Les

those little jobs on a race MG - getting there! (22 replies)

tomkatracin — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 08:54:53 -0500

Hello MG racers and Tom who`s got his feet up somewhere in France at the moment!
The work still goes on at home with the final ever reducing list of outstanding jobs left to complete on the race car. A few pics to show our solutions to issues, the first 3 pics show the detail ally panel work and access options to 1, Fuel up the car, 2, gain access to fuel pumps and pressure regulator/filter equipment and finally meet regulations regarding separation of fuel related items from driver. The last picture shows our rear window supports, which are sort of NASCAR style alloy retaining strips as the window is LEXAN and the tailgate is Fibreglass the whole assembly needed tensioning as we were concerned about the rear window becoming detached during racing. The strips are yet to be fixed into position and are held by tape to measure spacing. Now its time for a cup of tea!

Master cylinder options (11 replies)

owensdad74 — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:14:52 -0500

So I have a 79 Midget. I gave my stock MC to a very knowledgable and capable friend to rebuild, but despite his best effort it won't cut the mustard.

I've been looking at Tilton units in a 1" bore size, but came to realize they only come with one output fitting. Wilwood makes a tandem unit but the output ports are on the bottom of the MC so that won't work.

In your professional opinion, is the single circuit Tilton MC with increased bore size good enough? Or is it better to go with a Moss type dual circuit replacement?

Thanks in advance,

Bri

Retro Cars Magazine, March 2011 anyone? (1 reply)

notyet-MG — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 08:51:43 -0500

I'm looking for the article on the MGB with the Lotus Twin Cam in it. Car was featured in the March 2011 issue of Retro Cars Magazine a UK pub. Anyone have it or know where I can get it?

MGA Close Ratio Transmission (1 reply)

evelynbyrd — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:32:44 -0500

See details in Buy, Sell & Trade forum.

MGB steering column (2 replies)

Bodge Garage — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:47:52 -0500

While I have the floor out of this car I am looking at things that are easier to get with the floor removed and that will require immediate service or upgrade. This brings me to the steering column. My car has just a standard column for a 1969 B. Any idea I have to make a change here is driven purely by one of safety. I can only assume that there have been at least some advancements in the world of front impact and collapsible columns. What are all of you doing in this area? Keeping with stock? Upgrading to one of the many aftermarket suppliers? I would really prefer to not end my driving career with a steering shaft in my chest.

Need a Hoosier A70-13 (2 replies)

Johnsfolly — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 20:27:21 -0500

yep. Just one. I managed to maul the sidewall of one of the race tires on my Misget.
The others are quite new. Would like to fins ONE Hoosier Street TD A70-13, somewhat used but maybe even new.
ideas or offers?
JohnD

Doc Weiss-RIP (1 reply)

aeronca65t — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 21:05:56 -0500

If you've raced at Summit Point, the PVGP, Pocono or some other eastern tracks, you may have seen Howard "Doc" Weiss.

He was kind of hard to miss due to his big, checkered hat and crazy thumb.

I know I've chatted with a few times; nice man. He will be missed.

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