Power run for Paul Linfield’s MGB racer
Paul Linfield brought in his bright Orange MGB racer for a power run prior to his next meeting.
289 V8 rules the rolling road
Today we had two Ford 289 V8 powered cars on the rollers. The first was a Sunbeam Tiger. An initial session found it to be running very lean. Some work will need to be done to the Holley before it…
SU carburettor rebuild, Jaguar engine tune
A set of 3 HD8 carburetors on a Jaguar E-type 4.2 fully rebuilt. We’ve fitted new bushes and reamed them to size and replaced the spindles. The carbs were reassembled with all new components and gaskets, refitted to the car…
Rolling road tuning. Rover P6 and Triumph Vitesse
On the rollers today is Martin Blooms Rover P6 following an engine rebuild. At 750miles since the rebuild we tuned to 3500rpm. Once fully run in Martin will bring the car back to tune the top end. Richard Long of…
Preparations for HRDC All Stars race. Silverstone Sunday April 21st
This week has mostly been in preparation for the upcoming HRDC All Stars race at Silverstone this Sunday 21st of April. Lumbertubs is back in 1380cc HRDC trim, and the Fiat has had a full prep with a full rebuild…