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Sure I wanna but... I'm strictly a "one girl at a time" kinda guy. That way I can focus on "right one". When the "right one" becomes the "wrong one" (for whatever reasons) I then become, once again, "available". With me, the "timing" has to be right....I gotta be "available".... otherwise...nuthin "happens" (by choice!:). Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 27168... MORE
I'm not sure of the compression ratio but the head has been milled 0.080 and the cylinders are 0.040 larger. I'm using the valves for the 1098 head and running 1 1/2 SU's. The combustion chambers have all been opened up and balanced but I don't remember their size and won't be able to measure them until I get the new valve guides and lead free valve seats installed. I'll have to compute the compression ratio when I can make careful measurements. Thanks for the info. Nelson "Nelson Wittstock" 27116... MORE
Is there some way to look up the performance potential of the cam I have in my Sprite? I have the numbers for when the valves open and close and also the lift measurements. I'm wondering if it is suitable for use with today's fuels as I put it in back in the 60's and the car has been dismembered since 1971. Nelson Mk2 1016cc Sprite "witstock7" 27109... MORE
Nelson... Well, "knock" is pretty well tied to compression ratios and timing along with octanes of course, but you already know this. You are looking at a cam with numbers similiar to a Kent #276. The lift numbers may be the other way around but this is a minor point (usually a bit more lift for exhaust rather than inlet, when cam is assymetric, 'cause exhaust valve is smaller I guess?). This is a very fast road cam, similiar to what an APT VP3 or Kent #286 would be for a 1275, more or less. Minimum compression ratio for... MORE
Well, I just couldn't stand no being in debt. I had come into a small (and I mean small) amount of cash recently due to the sell of a piece of property in a ghetto. I spent a weekend recently at Elizabeth and Fisher Jones place in the hill country of Texas (take your hat off when you say that). I was there to persue Bambi and his kin with my cousin and grandson. We took a nice buck, but that's another story. Those of you who have had the pleasure of seeing the Jones' place will agree (unless... MORE
When I have reasembled the front suspension oon my car before, I have always assembled it complete, without the spring and then used long 'slave bolts' to draw it up into position. This way you are not fighting the spring at any stage, except when using the slave bolts, and here it is very controlled. This method does not rely on the weight of the car at all. It is worth putting a small wooden block in position to prevent over compression of the bump stops however. Leave them in place until the engine is back in the car,... MORE
Put a meter across the battery, it should show 14 volts (ish) when engine running 1500 rpm (fast idle). Gradually switch on more and more electrics and make sure the alternator is supplying the power and holding the battery at 14 volts. I have had a broken winding, one diode gone and worn brushes all of which prevent the alternator proving all the amps it should. Terry "terry.isherwood" 27045... MORE
The Concord (in principle) is not done, percieved "national attitude" notwithstanding. It's timing was bad among other world events. Had times been good and/or had they been able in enlarge it (more passengers) or develop a more fuel efficient engine(s) for it (R&D costs at a time when there was no money?), the larger capacity or more fuel efficient versions would be flying today. OTOP ("paw" - obligatory cat content, Guy Weller...I caught that "chock" comment, fella....watch it!!:).... "today" , we have email and electronic conferencing. You can see how circumstances combined against supersonic international global flight world-wide. At... MORE
All offers will be considered. The car is pictured here but is now in running condition. I will post the new photo under SAVEDBLACK79MG. I have a rip free covertable top on it, and good black paint on it. The engine and transmission work good, I need to adjust the engine to run at normal speed. The brakes work and all the lights work. I just purchased the boot cover for the convertable top (used). The car still needs the inside finished. I have two mazda seats in working order to go in. Thank You . MY E-MAIL OOOHAYNOW1@...... MORE
Hiya, Alan... All a question of extent in terms of earning and price ratios. I will give you an example. In 1958, my folks had constructed in gorgeous upper middle class suburbia a beautiful ranch style house in North Stamford. It went for $65,000. The average annual salary of an American Airlines Captain was around $55K or a little more at that time. Today, that house goes for about 1.5 million. The average AA Capt's salary today..... $250K. See what I mean. Average salaries are no where near keeping up with average rising costs in a lot of ways.... MORE
I agree with you... Even as a pilot who loves airplanes, I could not agree with you more. As soon as the price of oil took off, they should've dumped it....no doubt about this. Had the price of oil remained pretty much where it used to be prior to Middle East "nationalization", it would have been a real winner methinks in terms of international travel. But no way they could make this pay with such small passenger capacity at modern petroleum prices without charging horrendous fares. Big mistake. But is is one of the reasons I love the English... MORE
I used to live in a similar position N.E. Hampshire and I loved the noise, I never tired of running out to look at it when it went over. I believe that Concorde actually made a profit for the majority of it's operating years and that's before you factor in the the publicity / prestige. BA is now just another airline. We'll agree to differ! J. "Jeremy Cogman" 27011... MORE
Alan... Which came first? The chicken or the egg? :):) Oil is basic power for production...of nearly anything and everything. There are other factors of course like normal inflation, with or without the cost of basic power tripling over a short period. Oil was US$ 9.00 bbl. back in the early 60's, if that. Airline kerosene was US 15 cents a US gallon under fleet purchase, if that, back then. As a kid, leaded high test ran about 40 cents a gallon or so. The foregoing notwithstanding, the modern cars of today are far safer/better machines for sure. Part... MORE
"NIH syndrome" Are you kidding? We did the SR-71 along with the Blackbird! Boeing was ready to go on an SST but, the powers that be voted in favor of a "bus" instead, thinking it more important (and far more of a corporate money maker in the long run) to transport "more" at less speed, then "few" at high speed, in view of airline de-regulation over here and the terrific growth in traffic they felt this would produce (which it sure enough did). Also, of course, the SST could never be used over the states considering sonic booms. The... MORE
Er guys, I might be wrong but don't think so. Wasn't one of the reasons that once Concord(e) was into commercial operation (development and build costs already paid off) it was the noise control lobby in New York that delayed the commencement of the planes prefered profitable route. N.Y. was the last U.S. city to let the old girl fly in AND OUT. I still like to think it was the NIH syndrome that was the reason for this . (Flame suit on eh !!, cap'n Bob) alan "alan.east-jones" 27006... MORE
What's the NIH syndrome? The US decided the Concorde wasn't worth it because we carry vast numbers of people and our market is more suited to "large bus" configurations...inclusive of economical international travel. Noise abatement began rearing it's head shortly before the Concord was ready. The move to more quiet operation of airliners (and all but required/necessary military operations) was well along and on it's way by the time the Concord arrived. So, it had to be worked into the plan accordingly. Bad timing. Same with nationalization of Mid-East oil...bad timing. But the thing that killed mainly killed them... MORE
Cap'n I'm not disputing its 'beauty' or it's 'technological ability' at all, in fact perversely when it did go over, you can't help but go out and watch it in awe as it flew over. What I am saying, and I think I've done so now, is that in this day and age why is something that is not only uneconomic but provides so much 'noise pollution' allowed to go on? Sentimentalty has no place in business. In any other sector or business, it would have been axed years ago. It makes me very cross (as a BA Shareholder)... MORE
I don't want to start a whole flame thing but I hate noise too, neighbours, traffic everything so I moved to the country. It means we can't afford holidays but every days is nice and relaxing. Don't like aeroplane noise - don't live near an airport. "Jeremy Cogman" 26977... MORE
We, the British tax payers, subsidised this to the tune of many hundreds of millions of pounds and then had to sell the last few to British airways for 1 and Air France for 1 frank each, I think we could have got more on ebay! Wonderful technical achievement, massive economic disaster, all so a few rich kids could cross the Atlantic quicker than us poor people in economy class in 747s Terry "terry.isherwood" 26971... MORE
No, no, rdgard.... This wasn't aimed at you at all. My response was to Terry who complained (understandably) how the British citizen had to underwrite the costs of Concorde operations and what a losing proposition the whole thing turned out to be as a passenger carrier, despite the technological knowledge/insights, etc. it's manufacture engendered to the aviation industry as a whole. I mean, let's face it. Had oil prices remained reasonable as in pre-Concorde production days, many more of these planes would still be flying today. Good concept, good idea, poor timing with respect to nationalization of Middle East... MORE
"To say nothing of the tune-up costs" Yes, really! I think they hold 13 quarts of oil and have two oil filters as well. Not inexpensive to keep up, for sure. While we have you here, what sort of clutch/slave cylinder set-up are you using for the 5 speed conversion, Mr. A? I thought you used spridget parts but everybody tells me that in these respects, you're a Datsun kinda guy! Inquiring minds......:) Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 26976... MORE
Cap'n No, LBC was right - Little British Concorde : ) Actually I think it was a joint effort between France and England, so it could well be termed Le (or La) British Concorde ! Anyway as I said, I for one am delighted it's finally going to be put to rest. As I mentioned I live right under its flight path (and let me tell you, although you probably already know) that plane is seriously noisy. So much so that when it went over, if you were on the phone you had to stop talking, or if you... MORE
Jeremy Sorry, not relevant to your question, but I saw one of Concordes last flights a week or so ago. It went overhead on its way to the Museum in New York. Personally I'm not sad at all its ended, nice plane, nice technology, bloody awful noise, speciaally if you were unfortunate enough to live under its flight path, as I was. Nigel "amukdigiphoto" 26948... MORE
The new blue /white bulbs appear a lot brighter than the H7 (halogen) ones they replaced. They are in my dailyrunner (new shape Rover 214 (like a Honda civic)) with stupid slitty headlamps. I noticed an immediate improvement using the Phillips premium bulbs. Generally, for best illumination, circular lights are best with of course a true parabolic reflector. The MG version of the 214 has two sets of circular headlamps surprisingly. 60W main beam I believe. If you do have glass lenses in the headlamps then a step up in wattage is also preferable , I can't ever remember... MORE
All I can say is OUCH! But it could be usable if the rear end had ballast added..... HMMMMM. Sorry I am a horse power junkie! Matt Pfeil "matthew pfeil" 26935... MORE
