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BY THE MAGIC OF MERLIN! SAMCO HOSES!
Nov 14th
Among the goodies stocked by Merlin Motorsport at Castle Combe Circuit is a mountain of Samco Sport design hoses.
These brilliant hoses are manufactured and tested in the UK. All hoses are handmade and 100 per cent visually inspected before being despatched.
Merlin Motorsport is one of the largest stockists of Samco Sport Performance Silicone Hose products in the country, carrying over £135,000 worth of stock on their shelves at all times.
See all – SAMCO SILICONE HOSES, KITS, HOSE CLIPS, JOINERS, ADAPTORS & MORE ENDS.
MG CAR CLUB TEAM UP WITH PETER JAMES INSURANCE
Nov 14th
The MG Car Club has launched ‘MG Car Club Insurance’ – a new insurance scheme administered by Peter James Insurance designed specifically for members by MG enthusiasts.
The scheme will offer benefits that create a compelling reason to join the MG Car Club and, through its focus on insuring young drivers, aims to break down the barriers to young people owning MGs and participating in club activities
MG Car Club is committed to helping young people become owners of an MG via its active Young Members branch. Now, through the scheme provided by Peter James Insurance – young enthusiasts who are members More >
INSULATE AGAINST ETHANOL DAMAGE!
Nov 14th
With the ever-increasing ethanol content in modern fuels, which causes higher engine bay temperatures, heat soak is becoming more of an issue, especially for down-draft carburettors such as the Weber IDA and IDF.
Traditionally, the use of 5mm insulators has been enough to prevent significant heat transfer. However, in a number of installations, this is no longer sufficient and so Webcon has now developed a range of 10mm insulators to suit these models of carburettor.
These new insulators are available in 40, 44 and 48mm and are made to the very highest quality in the UK. They are supplied complete with gaskets More >
VENTED FAST FORDS!
Nov 14th
As a paid-up ‘fast’ Ford fan I never need an excuse to promote the cause!
Burton Power has made it easier than ever to fit front vented discs to a Ford Capri, Cortina or Mk1 or Mk2 Escort (this conversion will also fit the German Ford Taunus TC Mk 1, 2 & 3).
The kit provides spacers to convert a standard M16 brake caliper to fit the wider OE Ford vented brake discs that were used on Capri 2.8i/Group 1 Escort RS models.
This is a high-quality, accurate copy of the original Ford parts and includes the correct longer pad retaining pins rather than cheaper split More >
YOU’VE GOT THAT SPARK!
Nov 14th
New from Gunson is this super-versatile Spark Plug Tester (part number 77176), a mains-powered diagnostic tool tailored for both professional and home mechanics as well as classic car enthusiasts. The tester replicates engine RPM and enables easy visual assessment of spark plug condition and performance.
The simulated RPM output is easily adjusted from 1000rpm to 6000rpm, testing the spark plug throughout this rev range; a plug may seem to be sparking adequately at cranking or idling speeds but breaks down at higher RPM. Importantly, with dual testing ports, users can easily compare two spark plugs simultaneously, assisting in diagnosis. A brand-new More >
REMEMBER DON’T BLOW A GASKET. KEEP CALM!
Nov 14th
If you’re refurbishing an engine or building a new one from the block up, make sure it’s sealed up properly with a Fel-Pro Engine Gasket Kit from Summit Racing. Each has top-quality gaskets, seals, and other parts to get the job done.
Engine Gasket Kits include the gaskets and seals needed for a complete rebuild.
Performance Full Engine Gasket Sets have premium gaskets and seals you’ll need to assemble or rebuild a performance or racing engine. The kits are available for small and block Chevy; GM LS; small block Ford and Pontiac 398-455.
Head Gasket Kits have the gaskets needed to do a cylinder head replacement or More >
TORNADO SPORTS CARS CELEBRATES A MARVELLOUS FORTY YEARS. BIG CONGRATULATIONS FROM US
Nov 7th
October 2024 marked the 40th anniversary of Tornado Sports Cars as a component car manufacturing business.
The company was formed by the father and son team of Alan and Andrew Sheldon initially to produce a replica of the McLaren M6 GT road car of the early seventies. In 1989, a Ford GT40 replica was also introduced called the Tornado TS40.
Tornado’s first Mk1 GT40 replica
Due to the high demand for the TS40 production of the M6 GT replica ceased in 1992 to allow for increased production of the GT40 replica.
Tornado GT40 Mk2 replica
In 1994 a steel monocoque chassis version of the TS40 was More >
EVERY FOOTBALL TEAM NEEDS A GREAT NUMBER 9!
Nov 7th
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Burton Power is now offering a complete Ford Type 9 five-speed gearbox which has a GBT9200 long first gear conversion. The ratio of first gear has been lowered from a short 3.65:1 to a much more useable 2.98:1.
These gearboxes have been reconditioned, but to Ford’s exacting O.E. Standards. This includes a brand new mainshaft first gear and a layshaft cluster that has been modified and fitted with a new first gear. The remaining gears are as original.
The Type 9 gearbox (also referred to as a ‘Type N’ gearbox in some workshop manuals) was the original fitment on Ford Capri More >
MAXIMUM FLOW FOR WEBERS
Nov 7th
If you want the legendary power of Weber carburettors, but space restrictions make it difficult to get air filters that will fit then Webcon has the solution.
Webcon’s superb quality Max Flow Mesh Filters are designed to be totally oil-free, yet offer a high level of filtration for worry free road and race use. The only maintenance required is periodic cleaning and fitting, which takes a matter of seconds.
Manufactured by Webcon in the UK, these mesh filters feature two layers of stainless steel mesh with a filter layer in between to ensure maximum protection for your engine. Incredibly in Webcon’s development testing, an More >
GREASE! IT’S THE WORD!
Nov 7th
New to the Gunson range is this Portable Bearing Grease Packer (part number 77177), designed for fast and effective lubrication of open-style axle, hub, and roller bearings. This grease packer streamlines the greasing process, making it a valuable addition for professional and DIY automotive enthusiasts alike.
With an easy-to-use, wind-down design, the bearing grease packer ensures full and even distribution of grease in each bearing; the packer forces grease into all areas of the bearing, especially the inner rollers and small spaces that are difficult to reach by hand. This ensures thorough lubrication, which is critical for bearing longevity and performance.
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