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Mcalvert

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    Harewood camping

    in Speed

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    No chance *eek* Being conceived at a sprint venue would just give TOO much of an advantage to a future young driver.

     

    "Old Man Calvert" couldn't handle the competition *nono*

     

    Michael *thumbup*

    Does a rectifier take current constantly?

    in TechTalk

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    RJ - can you define "correctly" for me please?

     

    I have -

     

    2 wires coming from the battery, going through an inline fuse (on the live side). These then split through a block with 2 wires going to a cigarette lighter, and two through the rectifier. The 2 wires coming out of the rectifier then are split through another block, and go to 2 2.5mm power sockets through the bulkhead - does that sound OK?

    Does a rectifier take current constantly?

    in TechTalk

    Posted

    I have hard-wired in some power sockets to be able to connect video camera etc more conveniently. I have wired these through the rectifier supplied for the camera and then through an inline fuse, directly to the battery.

     

    However - if the rectifier constantly takes current, I will need to move it to a switched live - so, does it??

     

    Thanks - Michael,

    Low Flying 1994 to Present

    in For Sale

    Posted

    Doh! Picked this one up late.

     

    I have been desperately trying to complete my set of LF from 2004-2006 with a range of isues I am missing. If, for whatever reason, you are not that bothered about issues in this region, would be happy to pay you, NTL or whatever a decent fee for issues I am missing in these years! *wavey*

     

    Michael.

    Xflow starting woesFixed

    in TechTalk

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    Many thanks for all your advice. Problem now fixed - it was actually the starter motor (only 7 months old *mad*) - the casing was breaking down and the whole assembly was twisting, to the extent that it seemed to be actually stopping the flywheel from turning freely.

     

    Changed and all now fine again!

     

    Michael.

    Xflow starting woesFixed

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    Last week on the way to Pembrey, the car would not start. (Xflow on 3D ignition, otherwise fairly standard) - It was as if the battery was dead - starter motor would only just turn over, and there was an unusual "clonk". We connected jump leads to another car, but there was no change at all.

     

    We then tried to bump start the car - no joy. Finally we towed it behind Simon Rogers van and finally it started (but really did NOT want to go). However, once started It then ran fine for the rest of the day and 200 miles home.

     

    The car has been on a battery condtioner for the past few days -tried to start it - same problem - starter motor barely turning over and again, a rather nasty sounding "clonk" -

     

    Any ideas where to start? I guess whip the starter motor out and look for anything obvious -what else?

     

    Edited by - mcalvert on 13 Jun 2009 15:45:46

    Curborough - some photos

    in Speed

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    Blokko - I've actually got an even nicer one from the series, but I'm keeping that behind to see what Tony could do with it *thumbup*

     

    Anyone else who wants a copy of any of the pics, please drop a mail to michael_calvert at dsl dot pipex dot com

     

    Michael.

    Curborough - some photos

    in Speed

    Posted

    Another enjoyable weekend despite the weather.

     

    Some of my photos here

     

    MANY, MANY thanks to all those who have helped get H5 URF closer to being back on the road/track, and to Robin Brackett for being mad enough to let the current Golden Trowel holder anywhere near his car *thumbup*

     

    Michael.

     

    Edited by - mcalvert on 18 May 2009 20:03:50

    Drowned Rat (potentially) seeks charitable soul

    in Speed

    Posted

    MANY thanks to all for your kind offers. Some tempting bits of kit to drive there *thumbup*

     

    Fingers crossed that I won't need to take you up on your offers and that through Simon and Kevins fantastic help, H5 URF will be back on the road again. Otherwise, I may keep you to your promises.

     

    Hmm, maybe if I enter in several cars I could maximise my chances of success (or equally, pick up the maximum number of Trowel points 😬)

     

    Michael.

    Drowned Rat (potentially) seeks charitable soul

    in Speed

    Posted

    Despite herculean efforts from Simon and Kev it sounds like the damage to H5 URF may be worse than thought. Would anyone be mad / trusting enough in class 3 to let me double drive their car? (obviously on a 'you bend it, you mend it' basis)...

     

    Michael.

     

    Edited by - mcalvert on 13 May 2009 21:55:31

    Speed Championship - Spare Parts at Events

    in Speed

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    Mark - As you know, I think this is a fantastic idea, and am in greatful admiration of the support and help that is offered in the paddock to get competitors back on the road and track.

     

    I would just suggest a good suggestion of suspension, engine & gearbox bolts, nuts and washers. From a Crossflow perspective, I know the problem of finding appropriate imperial bolts in South wales,for example. Could caterham or Redline make us up a "common" selection?

     

    Michael.

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