Hi Alex and Jivan, The 2.3 turbo will require a nasty hump in the bonnet for the air duct that goes over the cam cover. It adds about 3.5 or 4.0" to the top...
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Jivan Child
jivtel@...
Mar 30, 1999 2:06 am
Thanks for the info Walt. The Merkur is starting to look like a good donor car. Could I use the IRS as well. How is your build coming BTW> Jivan....
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ED
edco@...
Mar 30, 1999 4:52 am
Hello Don't cheap out here kids ............ There are readily available texts on chassis design I think some of you better read before you hurt yourself. ...
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Jivan Child
jivtel@...
Mar 30, 1999 5:40 am
I notice you don't mention Ron"s book in your list Ed. Everything he mentions on this subject implies that the metalistic bushings are supposed to rotate on...
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Gustaf Ulander
gustaf.ulander@...
Mar 30, 1999 5:51 am
Hi List! ... Från: Steve Allenby <mme4sxa8@...> ... <<snip snip>> ... With my limited experience on "kit-cars"; I can at least shed some light...
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Mark Crankshaw
mic1000@xxxxxx.xxx.xx...
Mar 30, 1999 10:24 am
Steve, ... Just a quick reminder that if you are interested in the Locost for the race series then there are strict rules about what you can use. Basically ...
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Richard D.Rowe
rdrowe@xxx.xxx
Mar 30, 1999 6:45 pm
Hi guys, ... I think you'll find that these bushings are supposed to rotate freely and should not be nipped up. Bushings like these should be packed so that...
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Rick & Lesley Hargraves
rhargrav@xxxxxxx.xxx....
Mar 30, 1999 8:56 am
Hi Mike, There is nothing wrong with heim/rose joints at one end. The Westfield IRS uses this method to adjust the rear hubs in all directions. IMHO I think...
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Rick & Lesley Hargraves
rhargrav@xxxxxxx.xxx....
Mar 30, 1999 8:18 am
Hi Paul, Grade 8.8 high tensile UNF threads are the things to use Cheers, Rick H. ... From: Paul Coker <coker@...> To: locost@onelist.com...
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lawsmjbm
lawsmjbm@xxxxx.xxx.xxx
Mar 30, 1999 1:35 am
G'Day guys, All this chat on the bushings and bolts has got to me. Take a moment and read Ed's listing from yesterday again, and please do yourselves a favour ...
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Alex Devonport
adevonport@xxxxxxxx.x...
Mar 30, 1999 2:21 pm
... I have to agree with Ed's choice of books, I have read both of them and I know the answer to this question. The center is designed to be clamped between...
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jivtel@xxxxx.xxxxxxxx...
jivtel@xxxxx.xxxxxxxx...
Mar 30, 1999 3:29 pm
I'm not saying your wrong about the bushings, Alex. In fact I'm sure you're right.My point is that while ambiguities and inaccuraces in say dimensions can be ...
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jivtel@xxxxx.xxxxxxxx...
jivtel@xxxxx.xxxxxxxx...
Mar 30, 1999 4:02 pm
I guess now I will have to go through the whole suspension shortening the bushing tubes so that the clamping force is on the inner metal tube of the ...
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Alex Devonport
adevonport@xxxxxxxx.x...
Mar 30, 1999 4:06 pm
... or you could get some spacers that contact the inner tube but not the outer periphery of the suspension bush holders on the arm. regards, Alex...
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Martin Biggs
martin@xxxxxx.xxxxx.x...
Mar 30, 1999 3:55 pm
I have a damaged Westfield Nose to get rid of if any one is interested. It is the type with a ducted radiator and top vent and is complete with radiator...
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David McCubbin
david.mccubbin@xxxxxx...
Mar 30, 1999 11:28 pm
In my experience the greatest benefit from using the copper grease will be felt when you try to change the bushings. I had to burn out the rubber portion and...
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Sean Cooper
Sean@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx...
Mar 30, 1999 11:55 pm
Mark wrote :- ... Can anyone on the list publish a calendar of events for the Locost race series? I'm basically interested in watching events at Oulton...
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Wally
wally@xxxx.xx.xxx
Mar 30, 1999 1:11 pm
Hi Ed. ... just to ... but not ... Porsche 944? They're front engine, rear drive, aren't they? Would the 944 and/or 924 make suitable donor vehicles for a...
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Howard, Randolph E
Randolph.Howard@xxx.x...
Mar 31, 1999 1:17 am
Howdy all, I am already thinking about building a second locost and my first one is still only on paper! Oh well, thinking doesn't cost much anyway. Walt Z....
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Michael Mosbey
shumacher@...
Mar 31, 1999 3:54 am
... From: Wally <wally@...> To: <locost@onelist.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 1999 7:11 AM Subject: [locost] Re: Bushings ... the ... Well Wally, VW was...
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BRIAN TRAINOR
BRIAN.TRAINOR@...
Mar 31, 1999 7:09 am
... Jivan Child wrote: I guess now I will have to go through the whole suspension shortening the bushing tubes so that the clamping force is on the inner metal...
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Mark Crankshaw
mic1000@xxxxxx.xxx.xx...
Mar 31, 1999 9:33 am
... 6th June Mallory 26/27 June Cadwell 17/18 July Lydden 31 July/1 August Snetterton 2 October Silverstone 31 October...
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jivtel@xxxxx.xxxxxxxx...
jivtel@xxxxx.xxxxxxxx...
Mar 31, 1999 3:27 pm
Anyone in the US know the cost of joining the locost newsletter. Do they accept US cheques. Jivan....
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David Sykes
dmsykes@xxxxxxxx.xx.xxx
Mar 31, 1999 4:16 pm
I thought the list might be interested in this reply from Amazon.co.uk on 28 March when I asked about ordering the new Champion bible. David Sykes ...
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Ed
edco@xxxx.xxxx
Mar 31, 1999 4:27 pm
... Hello The "87" 944 I have is too nice to chop up, besides the engine is physically big and on an angle, it has the worlds worst design for water pump. It...
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pkgp2 league
pkgp2@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Mar 31, 1999 6:01 pm
Since I want to build a locost using parts that are actually available in sweden I need some information as to what engines will actually fit in the chassis...
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Steve
steve@xxxxxx.xxxxxxxx...
Mar 31, 1999 7:13 pm
This might be of interest to someone :- "I HAVE A 1300CC XFLOW PLUS GEARBOX ALTERNATOR STARTER AND RADIATOR FREE" email : mon@... - Chatham, Kent,...
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jivtel@xxxxx.xxxxxxxx...
jivtel@xxxxx.xxxxxxxx...
Apr 1, 1999 6:12 am
For anyone interested in building a mid-engined locost there is an article in the april issue of Cars and Car Conversions. Its about a mid-engine race car...
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David Jenkins
david.w.jenkins@xxxxx...
Apr 1, 1999 6:48 am
Folks, Now that I've been convinced about the correct way to use metalastic bushes <grin> I now need to find a source for nuts & bolts. Can anyone suggest a...
