DavidBee Posted August 3, 2021 Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 11 minutes ago, Hamish said: Mikeanics ( which looks like where it is - he does mine too - ace carb man)usually does flywheel Ah ha, so tweaked SU carbs with needles and ally or skimmed flywheel = + 17.3. That sounds cheap for all those extra hosses! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted August 3, 2021 Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 1 hour ago, DavidBee said: Ah ha, so tweaked SU carbs with needles and ally or skimmed flywheel = + 17.3. That sounds cheap for all those extra hosses! David sorry was referring to micks question about power quoted at flywheel or road wheels. I’m sure mike will be along to discuss his own car !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidBee Posted August 3, 2021 Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 4 hours ago, Hamish said: David sorry was referring to micks question about power quoted at flywheel or road wheels. I’m sure mike will be along to discuss his own car !! My apologies! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 8 hours ago, DavidBee said: My apologies! Absolutely no need we are all friends here and I didn’t want to create confusion to later readers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidBee Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Hamish said: Absolutely no need we are all friends here and I didn’t want to create confusion to later readers. Nice one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 I took the TR for its MOT last Saturday. 7007 miles in the last 12 months. Minus 10% for an optimistic speedometer, so 6306.3 miles. How does that compare to others out there ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Forey Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 Hi Tom, that is very good considering what has not happened. My highest in a year was in 2015 with my TR3 at 7431, after a trip to Nordkapp in Norway. Sadly it was only 1700 last year in the TR3 and a pathetic 916 in the TR6. Must do better. How about an annual award for the highest mileage in a TR using consecutive MOT certs? Have we ever done this? Mick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Mick Forey said: Hi Tom, that is very good considering what has not happened. My highest in a year was in 2015 with my TR3 at 7431, after a trip to Nordkapp in Norway. Sadly it was only 1700 last year in the TR3 and a pathetic 916 in the TR6. Must do better. How about an annual award for the highest mileage in a TR using consecutive MOT certs? Have we ever done this? Mick Hi Mick, That sounds like a good idea Previous year was 6473 miles, minus 10% = 5825.7 miles. Year before that was 8697 miles, minus 10% = 7827.3 miles. Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 After more years than I care to remember, she made her first road appearance since the late 80’s. I have a few teething problems to sort and some miles under her belt before we make the trip to Malvern. Took the wife on a short trip down to the local pub for a celebratory pint . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidBee Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Mark69 said: After more years than I care to remember, she made her first road appearance since the late 80’s. I have a few teething problems to sort and some miles under her belt before we make the trip to Malvern. Took the wife on a short trip down to the local pub for a celebratory pint . FAB!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 doesn't "Pride of Ownership" include scoring for higher mileages. I Know Mike ( Brenda) normally gets a lot of mileage in when allowed and his car is immaculate but really the last year ( well most of it !) should have been only essential travel -in any vehicle ! so perhaps pick a start date with a pic submitted with the days paper date and odometer reading in same pic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 31 minutes ago, Hamish said: doesn't "Pride of Ownership" include scoring for higher mileages. I Know Mike ( Brenda) normally gets a lot of mileage in when allowed and his car is immaculate but really the last year ( well most of it !) should have been only essential travel -in any vehicle ! so perhaps pick a start date with a pic submitted with the days paper date and odometer reading in same pic. Hi H, Last year (October), when restrictions eased, we drove to JoG, Friday to Monday. That was around 1200 miles. I also did Porlock Weir via Wiltshire in the summer & home in a day, which was 535 miles in 12hours. Scotland two weeks ago (Ullapool and Isle of Skye was 1600 miles), so they soon rack up. No where is far in a TR. Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted August 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 mile to the village's petrol station, a short drive to warm the engine up, back at the garage adjusting the ignition with my ignition lamp, tick over is better now. Very pleased about.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 275 miles Falmouth to Leatherhead largely in the pouring rain. 2 issues, RH wiper shaft loose in the saddle due to broken angled spacer underneath, allowing water to drip onto my leg ! & when rain was really heavy, the indicator tell tale light would start flashing when I was not indicating ! I think this must be if water gets onto some of the connections it make the flasher unit think that a bulb is connected, so it starts flashing. soon stopped when things dried out. Other than that not a bad drive, I avoided the A303, & used the A30, which although slower, was much more suited to TR driving. Engine now done approx 1500 miles, & not showing any problems. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidBee Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 2 hours ago, Lebro said: Engine now done approx 1500 miles, & not showing any problems. Good to hear! Yes, I was wondering whether if, after your engine rebuild, you had to "bed in" new oversized pistons and cylinder sleeves, as one would have done "running" in a new car in the old days. But haven't you been a naughty boy, going fast too, and using higher rpm? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 Revs restricted to approx 3000 for the first 1000 miles, now starting to explore the upper ranges ! Best way to bed in the rings is foot on the floor in top o/d going up a hill (but limiting revs) Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidBee Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Lebro said: Best way to bed in the rings is foot on the floor in top o/d going up a hill (but limiting revs) I'm always learning in this Forum from you and several others too. (In Italy, we say "learn the art and store it for later" [impara l'arte e mettila da parte]). You never know... Edited August 8, 2021 by DavidBee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted August 9, 2021 Report Share Posted August 9, 2021 (edited) Glorious Track day at Anglesey track with MG’s on Track lads and lasses perfect weather and the opportunity to do 4 x 20min sessions of the coastal track and 3 x 20mins sessions of the international track. very well run day pics to follow in a separate thread i hope. Edited August 10, 2021 by Hamish Adding phone pics Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRTOM2498PI Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 MGOT are a great bunch to do track days with. Been a while since I was last on one, but would consider one soon. Just looked at this years dates. Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
2long Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 Into the setting sun in the Swallow IMG_0853.jpeg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 On 8/8/2021 at 4:37 PM, Lebro said: Revs restricted to approx 3000 for the first 1000 miles, now starting to explore the upper ranges ! Best way to bed in the rings is foot on the floor in top o/d going up a hill (but limiting revs) Bob. Bob, If you want it revved lend it to Hamish for an hill climb. Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 26 minutes ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: Bob, If you want it revved lend it to Hamish for an hill climb. Peter W Peter !!! what are you trying to say !! …………. He wants it revving not the Rev counter needle bending !!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 You boys ! Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Lebro said: You boys ! Bob. Sorry sir. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BRENDA1 Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 10 cars from the Redrose Group spent the day at Tatton Park Car Show Knutsford Cheshire. It was a little wet but we all had a good catch up and started to look at events for next year. Brenda picked up Best Sports Car Runner up for 60s cars. Mike redrose group Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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