TESTING TIMES
Sep 12th
New from Laser Tools is this user-friendly battery and alternator tester, suitable for use on both 12V and 24V DC systems (part number 8873). This tester features an easy-to-read LED display that provides quick and accurate power output readings. This tool makes it easy to determine if there are issues with either the battery or the alternator.
Used with the engine running, simply connect the black crocodile clip to a suitable earth point, then press the red positive probe onto the battery positive terminal. It offers two alternator readings: alternator over-charging and alternator OK (13.5V), as well as three battery status More >
PICK A GEAR
Sep 12th
Last month Mini Spares announced newly re-tooled 1st and 2nd gear selector forks.
This month, the company has released a similar selector fork for 3rd and 4th gears in three synchro gearboxes.
This pattern of selector fork was fitted on all manual Minis up until the introduction of rod change gearboxes.
Order as part number 22A610 at £129.60 inc VAT.
For more details contact Mini Spares on 01707 607 700 or visit www.minispares.com ENDS.
SEXY NEW OLD PIRELLI FROM LONGSTONE
Sep 12th
The latest classic tyre resurrection from Pirelli who is revisiting their greatest hits from the seventies is the Cinturato CN36, which was their first performance radial tyre in 1968. The beauty of it is that it has a rounded shoulder on the carcass which can help maintain ‘progressive handling’ on some rear-wheel drive cars better than today’s modern low-profile rubber.
It will therefore appeal to many kitcar owners. The remake benefits from modern production techniques and compounds, which also happen to be better for the environment. One result is the improvement in wet grip.
A number of sizes are available including 175 More >
OSRAM GO GREEN
Sep 12th
Original equipment (OE) manufacturer and renowned lighting specialist, OSRAM, has revealed its push on sustainable packaging and has now begun to replace the packaging for its entire retrofit bulb portfolio in the automotive lighting sector with eco-friendly alternatives.
As the worldwide market leader in automotive lighting, OSRAM attaches great importance to sustainability and is therefore continuously working on being environmentally friendly.
The company’s goal is to have carbon neutrality of its own operations by 2030 and is applying the strategy principle “avoid, reduce, compensate” to its reduction path.
OSRAM is already contributing to a significant reduction in its ecological footprint through continual technological More >
GOOD GASKETS
Sep 12th
You won’t have to worry about your combustion pressure escaping from the cylinders when you use Fel-Pro Head Gaskets. They’ll provide a solid seal between the cylinder heads and the block deck surface so all that cylinder pressure is used to make power as the makers intended.
OEM Replacement Head Gaskets Fel-Pro OEM Replacement Head Gaskets are ideal for stock rebuilds on roadcars. Most gaskets have a steel core laminate or PermaTorque composite design, but MLS, fibre-faced and other materials are available depending on the application. OEM Replacement Head Gaskets are available for engines ranging from 1940s Ford Flatheads to late-model More >
FAIR DINKUM!
Sep 5th
Nice to hear from Tim Simic boss of Australian kitcar manufacturer, Dirty Dog Outlaws, this week.
Dirty Dog Outlaws boss, Tim Simic with his MGF-based Speedster body conversion
We spent a good couple of hours on a WhatsApp video call on Monday morning (thank god that’s a free service!) and Tim told me about his cars and his business.
The marvellously named Dirty Dog Outlaws has been in existence for around 18 months after builder (a renderer, to be precise) and lifelong car enthusiast, Tim decided to pursue his hobby as a business. He’s rather glad he did, to put it mildly.
Thus far More >
ANOTHER NEW TOOLING FROM BURTON POWER
Sep 5th
In keeping with its policy of producing parts that are no longer available from the original source, Burton Power is now offering a Crankshaft Oil Seal Front Cover that fits both the Pinto and Cosworth YB engines.
The cover faithfully reproduces the original part and can be ordered as part number FT1065 at £49.96 (inc VAT).
FT1065 is suitable for Cosworth YB 16v Turbo engines, Pinto-equipped versions of Capri, Cortina, Escort, Granada, Sierra, Transit and the TVR Tamsin 200 2-litre as well as hundreds and hundreds of Pinto-equipped kitcars.
For further details call 0208 554 2281 or visit www.burtonpower.com ENDS.
LASER TOOLS ‘STAR’ AGAIN
Sep 5th
Laser Tools has recently introduced a ten-piece set of 92mm-long 3/8inD Star bit sockets (part number 8855), designed for accessing hard-to-reach and out-of-the-way TORX® fixings. The bits are manufactured from shock-resisting, impact-grade S2 steel, while the 3/8in drive sockets are made from strong chrome-vanadium steel with a matt chrome finish. Each socket includes a knurled ring for extra grip when hand-spinning the fastener on or off.
The set includes 3/8in drive socket bits: T20, T25, T27, T30, T40, T45, T50, T55, T60 and T70. The shaft length is 62mm, with an overall length 92mm. The set comes in an EVA foam tray More >
MINISPARES CELEBRATE 65 YEARS OF THE MINI
Sep 5th
Incredibly, it’s the 65th anniversary of the original Mini being launched and Mini Spares has a range of merchandise to commemorate the event.
The collection consists of:
65th Anniversary T-Shirt. Order as T-SHIRT LARGE, T-SHIRT MEDIUM, T-SHIRT SMALL, T-SHIRT EXTRA LARGE, T-SHIRT XXL at £20 inc VAT each.
65th Anniversary 1/4 Zip Sweatshirt. Order as SWEATSHIRT02LGE, SWEATSHIRT02MED, SWEATSHIRT02SMA, and SWEATSHIRT02XLG at £45 inc VAT each.
65th Anniversary Padded Jacket. Order as JACKET06-LARGE, JACKET06-MEDIUM, JACKET06-SMALL, JACKET06-XLARGE at £64.99 inc VAT each.
65th Anniversary Baseball Cap. Order as ‘CAP03’ at £18 inc VAT.
Oh … and because it’s Britain and it’s summertime, there’s a Mini Spares Golf Umbrella. Order as ‘UMBRELLA’ at £30.60 inc VAT.
Obviously, More >
BUTCHERS THAT BUILD STUFF. COOL STUFF!
Sep 5th
If you are building a MEV Exocet RX8, or converting another car to a Mazda RX-8 engine then this new component from Cambridgeshire-based Butcher Race Engineering will be of great interest.
They have produced several ingenious and helpful parts over the last few months and this new one is no exception. It is a kit to help the RX-8’s slave cylinder issue, which is remotely mounted as standard on the rotary Mazda unit.
Butcher has solved the potential space issue as their kit converts the RX-8’s gearbox to having a hydraulic concentric release while also solving the clearance issues within the transmission More >
