DISHWASHER? WHAT YOU TALKING ABOUT? IT’S A THRUST WASHER!
Aug 22nd
On an A-Series engine the primary gear thrust washers are made in varying sizes to take up any play.
The standard gap size should be between 3-6 thou, but Mini Spares offers various shims (DAM6486-7-8-9-90-92) as alternatives which step up in two thou increments (which is the recommended tolerance).
Now Mini Spares has introduced a new thrust washer for the 1275cc crankshaft – part number DAM6492 – which is wider in width, to counteract wear. DAM6492 is 122-124in thick making it the thickest shim available in this range.
Retail price £29.40 inc VAT.
For more details contact Mini Spares on 01707 607 700 or More >
START-UP SERVICE!
Aug 22nd
The Weber DCD has been used on classic cars since the 1960s and is still on sale today.
However, if left in damp conditions for any length of time the starter valve has a tendency to seize and this leads to starting problems.
You can now service the entire starter valve assembly easily and cheaply with Webcon’s new DCD Starter Valve Kit.
Part number 5860000700K contains a genuine Weber starter valve, bush, spring and retaining ring and is competitively priced at just £37.80 inc VAT.
Available now from 01932 787 100 or via www.webcon.co.uk ENDS.
GOOD DISTRIBUTION IS ESSENTIAL!
Aug 22nd
General Motors introduced the High-Energy Ignition (HEI) ignition system in 1975. A huge advance on the traditional points-type distributor, the HEI distributor eliminated the wear issues and poor high-energy capacity of breaker points to produce higher levels of spark energy at a constant output over a wider RPM range.
45 years on, is an HEI system still a good choice? A modern system like a Davis Unified Ignition (DUI) HEI distributor can be a viable alternative to a Capacitive Discharge ignition:
One of the biggest benefits of running a DUI is that Performance Distributors gives every distributor a custom advance curve based More >
EXCLUSIVE – VERY COOL NEW ARRIVAL
Aug 15th
EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE
Exciting new arrival from our mates Phil Edwards (Aries Motorsport) and Andy Bates (AB Performance), which is full of innovation and undoubtedly massive potential.
It’s based on the AB/Aries Arion, a full-bodied kit, obviously, and one we featured in TKC Mag a year or so back. We loved it, by the way. Owned by Gary ‘The Rocking Rev’ Gotham at the time, it was the first road-going Arion. Gary can regularly be seen around his Wiltshire home – and well beyond – enjoying his Arion
Meanwhile, the new arrival uses the Arion’s spaceframe chassis, which cunningly means that the More >
SPIRE AT THE POINTY END AGAIN
Aug 15th
Spire’s RB7 drivers, John Cutmore (left) and Dave Watson
Brand new from Spire Sports Cars is the new RB7, built to compete in the CSSC ‘Mag 7’ Series, driven by Dave Watson and John Cutmore.
The chassis is based on Spire’s front-engined RGB car and both are fitted with RLM-prepared 1440cc Suzuki Hayabusa engines, Elite MX200 diffs, Tim Gray Motorsport air paddle-shift systems, new billet front uprights with vented discs all round and Image rims with Avon tyres.
A delighted Dave Watson after his race win in the CSSC’s Mag7 Series at Anglesey recently.
Spire boss, Paul Nightingale told me: “We ran the first More >
TYRE TREATMENT
Aug 15th
Meguiar’s has introduced a new addition to its premium Ultimate line of products, Meguiar’s® Ultimate Tyre Shine™. This brand-new formula is Meguiar’s highest gloss tyre shine to date for customers who want a soaking wet-look shine for their tyres.
With advanced synthetic polymer chemistry, the aerosol spray formula delivers extreme, attention-grabbing depth with amazing gloss and shine. The product contains enhanced resin technology producing an amazing bond for a long-lasting finish.
Included Anti-ozonates also protect tyres against cracking and fading over time while the self-spreading formula is easy to work with reducing streaks and runs.
Meguiar’s Ultimate Tyre Shine comes in a 15 oz/425g More >
CONTROL SOUND
Aug 15th
Boom Mat™, specialist’s in sound control, now offers an innovative way to control vibration between two metal parts.
The washers are made from a polyurethane elastomer that works as a barrier between two metal bodies to help dissipate vibration, resonance and knocking.
Boom Mat Decoupling Washers are ideal for any vehicle, especially classics and kitcars. The washers can be used to decouple fuel tanks, wings or any metal body components to reduce engine and road vibration noise. The decoupling washers are also designed to work over a wide range of frequencies and temperatures ranging from -20°F (approx. -29°C) to 200°F (approx. 93°C).
Various More >
GOODIES GALORE!
Aug 15th
Sealey’s latest edition of their Vehicle Service Promotion features over 500 deals and 38 new lines on their quality tools for professionals or DIY mechanics.
They are all specifically for automotive servicing and available NOW. This 40-page promotion has discounts up to 50 per cent off list price and is valid until November 30th.
New products include the VS0215 Pneumatic Brake Bleeder. The pressure range of the tool makes it suitable for use with ABS systems and the 3-litre capacity reservoir enables you to flush the whole system without the risk of running dry.
For further details or to view Sealey’s complete range, visit More >
PROTECT THOSE FASTENERS
Aug 15th
I think we all know how easy it is to damage nicely-plated fasteners with heavy-handed socket use.
However, Laser Tools has the answer with six-socket inserts that fit metric fasteners from 8mm-17mm. They come in a snap-together metal ring making keeping them tidy very simple.
Choose the insert you require and slot it into the relevant socket. For example, for a 13mm fastener, the insert fits into a 17mm socket.
Part number 7463 retails at £7.63 with more information fromwww.lasertools.co.uk ENDS.
YOU WON’T BE CLUTCHING AT STRAWS
Aug 15th
Engines rated at 800-,900-, or even 1000-plus lb/ft. of torque are not uncommon. That’s a lot of torque for a clutch assembly to handle. Years ago, racers found a solution in the twin-disc clutch. The extra disc increases the clutch assembly’s total surface area, which essentially doubles the clamping force compared to a similar single-disc clutch. A twin-disc clutch also does away with the need for a really stiff pressure plate to apply high clamp loads.
A great example of a road-spectwin-disc clutch is Tilton’s new ST-246. Designed for Tremec T-56 six-speed and TKO five-speed transmissions, Tilton borrowed technology from its racing clutches More >
