Hi guys
I haven't talked on the list much lately as I've been here and there etc.
During my heres have been frantically preparing my Humber for a 250km speed
rally here in NZ in a fortnights time. Info can be viewed at www.targa.co.nz
if anyone is interested. There is a lot of classic motorsport info on the
site. I am competing in the Targa Bambina on March 24th.
Anyway.. I have a couple of questions that have been rallied around on the
list endlessly, and that I am going to ask YET again (sorry guys) but they
are those things that I can never remember yay or neigh.
1
I notice that someitimes my oil pressure goes very high (60 - 70lb) even
when hot, but then may suddenly back off to 45 after a few 6000rpm blips...
I realise this is an oil pressure relief valve sticking? (but not the usual
terminal way) What is the best pressure valve to fit... are these on the
later or earlier cars?
2
I run a standard full synchro alpine box with GTX 20/50 engine oil. I am
pretty hard on it and it is starting to get a bit snatchy and noisy when
hot. No bearing whine though. I did previously use an EP80/90 oil with no
problems, but after hearing all the stuff on the list went back to engine
oil. Sychros seem fine. The event involves 25km high speed hill climb type
work... using mostly 3rd and 4th gear. In this case would something other
than engine oil be more suitable. Can I blend it 50/50 with the EP80/90 oil
to give things a bit more protection?
3
Think of me on March 24th... and if any of you get Classic Car (very popular
british magazine called thoroughbred and classic car till recently) there is
a small blurb with photo of the humber on page 16 of the January issue
complete with a quote they have fabricated out of thin air!
taaaa guys. The car is going great, though moving to larger profile tyres
(so I won't blow it up) and carrying 250 lb of co-driver has knocked the
performance a little... but cornering beautifully and providing plenty of
fun
Greg Locke
Humber 90 classic racer
various Humber Sceptres (63-67)
Commer Bluebird Highwayman
recently acquired Singer Vogue ex racer which kindly donated a nice set of
Ward alloy wheels and a non-split gearstick boot!
----- Original Message -----
From: Ian Spencer <SpenceIC@Healthall.com>
To: <alpines@autox.team.net>; <mark@ciansystems.com>
Sent: Tuesday, 12 March 2002 07:59
Subject: Re: The Marque
> Mark,
> Thanks for the kind words. I'm overwhelmed at the response we've received
regarding the magazine. It's still a little rough around the edges, but I
think in time it will shape into an impressive book. Eventually, we want to
step up the quality of the printing and be able to do full bleed covers.
That will all come with time though. For now, we are pretty happy and I must
admit, I even impressed myself! :-) It's nice when an idea starts to take
life and actually becomes something good. We have a real creative team that
is not only knowledgable on the Alpine, but other areas and processes as
well. It's nice to have an idea and someone else in the group says" Oh, I
know how to do that!"
>
> About the color codes. We would really love to get our hands on Gunmetal.
I really hope you can get a sample from the car you are chasing. That would
be very cool!
>
> Thanks again for your kind words! - Ian
>
>
>
> Ian Spencer
> Client Services
> University Hospital
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>
> >>> "Mark Burkley" <mark@ciansystems.com> 03/11/02 01:24PM >>>
> All-
>
> The Marque is most impressive. Better than anticipated, even with high
> expectations. I am in a couple of other car clubs and none is more
thorough
> and conscientious. The feel of the club is excellent in that it does feel
like
> the relatively small and engaged group that it is. Very knowledgeable,
> extremely willing to help. I anticipate excellent events and growth of the
> knowledge base because of the cohesive nature and enthusiasm of this
group.
> One of the other clubs I belong to is the BMW CCA. I thought it intriguing
> that there exists an ongoing discussing in the club literature regarding
the
> accidental use/misuse of the term Beamers when referring to BMW owners. It
has
> been debated for years and the consensus appears to be that, Beemers are
BMW
> motorcycle owners and Bimmers are BMW car owners. Beamers, in their
opinion,
> is a misuse, typically by the uninformed, usually the press. I feel I may
have
> to interject into the discussion and clearly note that Beamer's, are and
have
> been, in fact, proud Sunbeam owners with a lengthy and noteworthy
heritage. I
> believe they will identify, as the level of passion in the discussion over
the
> use of these various terms is often comical.
>
> A side note. I was bummed to see that Colour Code 102 (Oxford) was one of
the
> missing. My current restoration was originally Code 102 and the underside
of
> the hood-latch inset was in great shape. I wish I could have contributed.
> Unfortunately, everything is now Lt Metallic Grn (67). I did a cursory
search
> this morning to see if I had any waylaid bits that might be good examples
of
> the colour, but found none. I'm sure the list will be completed with the
sharp
> eyes of this group on the lookout. I am still chasing a rumor of a
Gunmetal
> car locally.
>
> Also, In looking through The Registry, there are a startling number of
cars
> being restored. Very cool. I personally love to see the pictures, both
during
> and after, and know how many others toil in less than ideal situations,
> squeezing in a few hours here and there, to further their labors of love.
It
> defies economic logic nearly every time, yet from a satisfaction
standpoint,
> rewards immensely. Its great to know these gems are not rotting unseen in
> scrap yards. Keep them on the road.
>
> Again, fantastic job. Keep up the great work and thanks to all for past
and
> future help.
>
> Mark Burkley, Colorado
> '65 SIV
> '67 SV
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