TOP DRAWER
Dec 15th
Looking to organise your garage, shed or workshop? Machine Mart has you covered with their vast range of Clarke Tool Chests & Cabinets!
A new tool chest in the range is the Clarke CBB205C HD Plus 5 Drawer Tool Chest with lift-out tote tray. The CBB205C provides four drawers measuring 575×261×49mm with the fifth at 575×261×64mm. All drawers have a capacity of 35kg.
Another new addition is the Clarke CBB312C 12 Drawer Tool Chest. The CBB312C also comes with a tote tray. It features nine smaller drawers measuring 170×361×49mm, two drawers at 575×361×49mm and then finally one larger drawer which measures at More >
ALLARD’S ALLARDETTE FORD ANGLIA CONVERSION
Dec 15th
Many specialist car enthusiasts have high regard for Clapham-based Allard Cars founded and run by Sydney Allard. The company was active between 1945-1966 although the last ‘proper’ Allard was built in 1958.
Sydney enjoyed being an underdog and one of his favourite sayings was ‘high performance through ingenuity’ and it summed him and his company up rather beautifully, I think. He first started driving his own ‘specials’ in trials and was a very accomplished exponent.
Allard Motor Company was a subsidiary of Ford dealership Adlards Garage, which had been founded by Albert Brisco and Sydney Allard in the thirties. The company had More >
SHORT ARMS; LONG ‘SOCKETS’
Dec 8th
Laser Tools has just added this master socket set of extra-deep metric sockets (part number 8420) to their extensive range. The sockets feature a single hex (6pt) profile, with a 120mm depth designed to reach heavily recessed fixings, including those found on bumper, rear lamp and door hinge fittings.
The set includes 3/8in drive sockets from 6mm to 18mm and 1/2in drive sockets from 19mm to 21mm. Also in the set is a 3/8in drive to 1/2in drive adaptor and a 1/4in drive to 3/8in drive adaptor to ensure full compatibility with existing tools. All are manufactured from chrome vanadium steel More >
ROTARY POWER FOR NEW MEV
Dec 8th
Joining the MEV line-up recently the newest option for the all-conquering Exocet kit is the RX version.
It uses the major componentry from the Mazda RX8, the one with the Felix Wankel-derived Renesis 13B rotary engine. As much maligned as the Rover K-Series engine the RX8 rotary is also a superb engine if treated right and looked after.
Two variants were available in period, either 191bhp or 231bhp and MEV has cleverly incorporated it into the Exocet model. The car’s chassis is mildly revised primarily around the rear subframe area.
Performance is described rather modestly by MEV Ltd as being ‘exciting’ and kit More >
LOOSE BATTERIES A NO-NO!
Dec 8th
Summit Racing’s Billet Universal Battery Mount has a billet aluminium base plate, three 6.375in billet stanchion tubes and a black anodised billet aluminium top plate.
To secure the battery, set it on the base plate, run the included all-thread rods into the threaded holes in the plate, set the stanchion tubes over the all-thread rods and secure the top plate to the rods with the included lock nuts.
The Summit Racing Billet Universal Battery Mount is set up for an Optima or similarly sized battery. If you have a shorter battery, you can cut the all-thread rods and stanchion tubes to fit. More >
MGF DAMPERS
Dec 8th
Here’s one for owners of MGF-based kit conversions – The MGF was fitted with a ‘Hydragas’ suspension system employing interconnected fluid and gas displacers which provided a surprisingly compliant ride and could be tuned to provide good handling characteristics.
However, it must have had its problems because when the MGF was replaced by the MG TF in 2002 the Hydragas suspension was replaced by conventional coil springs.
MGF owners can now have the reliability of conventional dampers combined with the benefit of bump and rebound adjustability by fitting GAZ GT adjustable dampers.
GAZ fully adjustable GT dampers enable the damping bump and rebound rate to be More >
GREASED UP
Dec 8th
Millers Deltaplex 2EP grease from Millers is an essential item, not only as a general-purpose grease but for use in wheel bearings and other bearings on suspension and steering joints. It is available now from www.merlinmotorpsort.co.uk or by following this link – MILLERS DELTAPLEX 2EP GREASE ENDS.
MIDGET FLYWHEEL
Dec 8th
Fidanza can provide lightweight alloy flywheels for the 1275cc Austin Healey Sprite from 1966 – 1970 and the MG Midget from 1967 to 1974.
A Fidanza lightweight flywheel is simple to install when the clutch is replaced and will bring the following benefits:
- Faster throttle response and quicker acceleration • Additional horsepower to the wheels (reduced parasitic losses) • Smoother, faster shifting • Easier braking, better slowing (due to reduced rotational mass) • Reduced clutch wear and improved efficiency (from better heat dissipation) • Cost savings and longevity (thanks to Fidanza’s replaceable green friction plate – no need to replace the entire flywheel More >
TRANSFORMERS
Dec 8th
This ultra-lightweight and portable ARC TIG/MMA inverter welder from Machine Mart is ideal for both automotive and general repairs.
The efficient inverter technology utilises a high switching frequency that typically allows the welder to be less bulky and better controlled than traditional non-invertor transformer-type welders.
A clear digital display shows the variable output current while there is a thermal overload cut-out and LED indicator. Other features include Hot Start, Anti Stick and Arc-Force.
The best-selling AT165 also utilises power factor correction for increased efficiency, which allows the welder to be powered from a domestic 13A supply.
Technical specification
Min/Max Amps 10-160 Volts 230 V Electrode More >
