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[calebaaront]

In other news the Mini passed its MOT today, £518 later... 

[wuvvum]

5 hours ago, SiC said:

A rather different and spectacular sight to see this morning while I was commuting through Temple Meads Train Station

 

 

1:56 Didn't realise Ken Livingstone was a trainspotter.

[Ghosty]

7 hours ago, Metal Guru said:

Is that the one from York Railway museum?

No, that's the identical Mallard, the world's fastest steam train.

[The Vicar]

Bit of progress being made on the 164:

This was quite nasty. My welder is still quite unimpressed and tells me I really need to stop buying cars sight unseen. 

Here’s what a 50 year old shock looks like:

4 new shocks and springs duly ordered… 

 

[Rust Collector]

In tonight’s episode of ‘it could explode at any moment’, I used the discovery to take the dogs to the woods.

No FTP’s, but I definitely need to pull the valve blocks out of it and have a look at what’s going on as it takes a while to get level.

[dome]

1 hour ago, Rust Collector said:

In tonight’s episode of ‘it could explode at any moment’, I used the discovery to take the dogs to the woods.

No FTP’s, but I definitely need to pull the valve blocks out of it and have a look at what’s going on as it takes a while to get level.

My L322 changed height a lot quicker with new height sensors-the pivots on the old ones has seized. I never worked out why but it definitely rose quicker 🤷‍♂️

[Rust Collector]

8 hours ago, dome said:

My L322 changed height a lot quicker with new height sensors-the pivots on the old ones has seized. I never worked out why but it definitely rose quicker 🤷‍♂️

That’s interesting to know. I have a feeling my rears were changed and not calibrated as it always seems a touch higher on the rear. I’ve got a reoccurring code for the rear cross link valve though so thought I’d do both valve blocks whilst I was at it as they’re prone to sticking. If that doesn’t sort my issues then I’ll have a poke of the linkages and see how they move.

[dome]

7 hours ago, Rust Collector said:

That’s interesting to know. I have a feeling my rears were changed and not calibrated as it always seems a touch higher on the rear. I’ve got a reoccurring code for the rear cross link valve though so thought I’d do both valve blocks whilst I was at it as they’re prone to sticking. If that doesn’t sort my issues then I’ll have a poke of the linkages and see how they move.

I noticed it most when it dropped down at 70mph. Previously I could watch the led flash for 5 seconds or so but after changing the height sensors it was only flashing for a couple before it reached the new height 

[GingerNuttz]

Still needs a final polish when fully cured but it came up no bad with a gentle buff.

Would have been ready yesterday if I hadn't used slow hardener 🤣 

[Burnside]

On 5/10/2023 at 4:03 AM, Lankytim said:

Well spotted! There’s that much shite in that yard it’s easy to not see the wood for the trees, or the chod for the shite. 

It’s in Stoke on Trent but it’s only open Tuesdays and Fridays. The owners are pretty friendly and it’s cheap though. 

@Lankytim I'd be interested to see if they had a Fiat Stilo in for breaking, could I have there name and number? Thanks. 

[junkyarddog]

Found this in my late uncle's garage. 

Think he had in his VW bay window camper.

[hairnet]

On 5/10/2023 at 6:45 PM, The Vicar said:

 

 My welder is still quite unimpressed  

Here’s what a 50 year old shock looks like:

4 new shocks and springs duly ordered… 

 

lough swilly lough sheelin lough salt or the atlantic

[Yoss]

On 5/10/2023 at 5:50 PM, Ghosty said:

No, that's the identical Mallard, the world's fastest steam train.

Allegedly. 

Mallard achieved its 126mph going downhill and broke immediately afterwards. 

The Germans 05 002 achieved 124.5mph on level ground and did many more high speed runs before and after. 

Just saying. 

[Lankytim]

4 hours ago, Burnside said:

@Lankytim I'd be interested to see if they had a Fiat Stilo in for breaking, could I have there name and number? Thanks. 

They did have a Stilo but I think it might've been crushed as I don't remember seeing it the last time I went. I'll have to find the contact details as when I google them it just comes up with the blokes home address and no contact number. If I get chance I'll drop in tomorrow and get the fellas actual number and see if I can find this Stilo. 

[ruffgeezer]

Been using the V50 for the last week or so,  it's actually a really nice drive.  It's in for MOT next week and I'll give it a service once it's through.  I don't think it is a keeper though.

[High Jetter]

4 hours ago, junkyarddog said:

Found this in my late uncle's garage. 

Think he had in his VW bay window camper.

Doesn't list the bay as a fitment

[SiC]

11 hours ago, Yoss said:

Allegedly. 

Mallard achieved its 126mph going downhill and broke immediately afterwards. 

The Germans 05 002 achieved 124.5mph on level ground and did many more high speed runs before and after. 

Just saying. 

Mallard was running a heavier trainset than the 05 002. They also had to slow down for railworks. Another speed run was scheduled but WW2 broke out before they had a chance and it was cancelled.

Far more Type A4 were produced than the Class 05 and in regular scheduled high speed operations for a long time.  

So just saying.

[Metal Guru]

13 hours ago, Yoss said:

Allegedly. 

Mallard achieved its 126mph going downhill and broke immediately afterwards. 

The Germans 05 002 achieved 124.5mph on level ground and did many more high speed runs before and after. 

Just saying. 

Germans in 1936 wouldn’t have made anything up , would they? I mean I’m sure Hitler would have been quite content with them having the second fastest train and the engineers involved wouldn’t have tweeked the results in case they were rewarded with a stay in a holiday camp near the Polish  border.

[Six-cylinder]

15 hours ago, junkyarddog said:

Found this in my late uncle's garage. 

Think he had in his VW bay window camper.

I had few windscreens break back when they were toughened.  The glass crazed so you couldn't see out and had to push a vision hole though. Sunglasses on, wind in your hair except the tiny bits of glass that blew back were terrible. I never had a temporary windscreen but had thought about it.

[stuboy]

Got bored so chopped up the mondeos old bumpers for recycling.... I'm supposed to be resting... ha ha ha

[HarmonicCheeseburger]

Could I use a e10 stablizer on 2.0 VVTI Avensis Mk1 to run e10 fuel should e5 be discontinued?

[RoverFolkUs]

29 minutes ago, HarmonicCheeseburger said:

Could I use a e10 stablizer on 2.0 VVTI Avensis Mk1 to run e10 fuel should e5 be discontinued?

When they say it's incompatible, it was a kneejerk reaction because they don't know if it will be ok because it wasn't intended to be used with E10. Compared to vehicles sold more widely in countries with E10 and so they were designed to be ok with it. 

Most early GDI engines are just marked as incompatible. It could cause problems with the aluminium components in the fuel injection system, partly because E10 is more hygroscopic than E5. 

Realistically it would probably be ok on E10 but fuel stabilizers would be the best thing you can do. 

I don't think E5 will be going anywhere anytime soon though. Not in the remaining lifespan of a GDI MK1 Avensis anyway!

[bunglebus]

Don't know if everyone can see the Facebook link but this Nissan Cashcow got hit by an exploding propane cylinder while in lane three

https://www.facebook.com/100064402523349/posts/pfbid0qY9f1noXiPVLkQsqJfaWGuLWEGtjrsY6KXctExS3BMGKunmaXjfC4WRNZDGrQaAal/?sfnsn=scwspmo

[Bear]

Grandma died. She's taken her time with it so I've been a  bit on edge for the past couple of months, but as with all emotional things to process my solution is to buy a vehicle.

And then a less direct family member gets a stage 4 diagnosis. FFS.

[83C]

On 5/12/2023 at 8:24 AM, SiC said:

Mallard was running a heavier trainset than the 05 002. They also had to slow down for railworks. Another speed run was scheduled but WW2 broke out before they had a chance and it was cancelled.

Far more Type A4 were produced than the Class 05 and in regular scheduled high speed operations for a long time.  

So just saying.

 

On 5/12/2023 at 9:43 AM, Metal Guru said:

Germans in 1936 wouldn’t have made anything up , would they? I mean I’m sure Hitler would have been quite content with them having the second fastest train and the engineers involved wouldn’t have tweeked the results in case they were rewarded with a stay in a holiday camp near the Polish  border.

I’m very much with @SiC on the A4s being the better machine overall, the 3 05s were an experiment for high speed steam locos whilst the 35 A4s were a regular production class based on an existing and highly successful design, and undoubtedly with more favourable conditions could have run faster. Certainly regular 100mph+ running was achieved, and SNG holds the postwar record at an authenticated 112.5mph. It would have been great to see what an A4 in ex-works condition with the K.J. Cooke improvements to the valve gear, fully streamlined and with track in good condition would have been capable of. 

That said, it shouldn’t detract from the 05s being a very good attempt at the record, and 124.5mph is nothing to be sniffed at. I’ve not heard of any evidence of the figures being massaged to please the Führer, though it isn’t impossible. 

There is a group in America building a replica of a Pennsylvania Railroad T1, and one of their aims is to beat Mallard’s record. Be interesting to see if they can do it.

[320touring]

Things I have learned whilst working on the Oxford yesterday:

 

You need 4 things for an engine to run- spark, air, fuel and COMPRESSION. the last of these can be achieved by ensuring that the spark plugs are tight.

 

That 35 year old drive belt won't tension, even with the dynamo at the limit of its adjustment.

 

The car, once fired, will only continue to run if you re-attach the positive wire to the fuel pump. 

 

The fusebox is fitted with an anti-theft device Thatchcam would be proud of. Waggling it may allow for some contact, and an ignition light. Learning the skill of the correct waggle is akin to becoming a master of a martial art, such is the control and finesse required.

 

New spark plug leads come with a fibre core - using some sort of voodoo witchcraft to shove the electrons from coil to cap, and then onto plugs. I only fitted a new king lead, and could feel my flat cap forefathers looking down in disappointment.

 

It's a fucking ace car and the happiest of all mechanical things whilst running.

 

[Yoss]

On 5/12/2023 at 8:24 AM, SiC said:

Mallard was running a heavier trainset than the 05 002. They also had to slow down for railworks. Another speed run was scheduled but WW2 broke out before they had a chance and it was cancelled.

Far more Type A4 were produced than the Class 05 and in regular scheduled high speed operations for a long time.  

So just saying.

Surely a heavier train going downhill would not be a hindrance? 

On 5/12/2023 at 9:43 AM, Metal Guru said:

Germans in 1936 wouldn’t have made anything up , would they? I mean I’m sure Hitler would have been quite content with them having the second fastest train and the engineers involved wouldn’t have tweeked the results in case they were rewarded with a stay in a holiday camp near the Polish  border.

There would have been no need to massage the figures at that point as it was two years before Mallard did it's run so they already had the record. 

4 hours ago, 83C said:

 

I’m very much with @SiC on the A4s being the better machine overall, the 3 05s were an experiment for high speed steam locos whilst the 35 A4s were a regular production class based on an existing and highly successful design, and undoubtedly with more favourable conditions could have run faster. Certainly regular 100mph+ running was achieved, and SNG holds the postwar record at an authenticated 112.5mph. It would have been great to see what an A4 in ex-works condition with the K.J. Cooke improvements to the valve gear, fully streamlined and with track in good condition would have been capable of. 

That said, it shouldn’t detract from the 05s being a very good attempt at the record, and 124.5mph is nothing to be sniffed at. I’ve not heard of any evidence of the figures being massaged to please the Führer, though it isn’t impossible. 

There is a group in America building a replica of a Pennsylvania Railroad T1, and one of their aims is to beat Mallard’s record. Be interesting to see if they can do it.

I'll admit I don't really know enough about either to make an informed decision, I just knew there was enough evidence to at least make an argument out of it. 

I'll also admit I don't really do steam, I prefer a big diesel but I saw 05 001 at the railway museum in Nürnberg in about 1986 and was impressed by its sheer size. So much so that I have a model of it in my loft. One of the few steam locos I own. And the other three are all German too so I might be a bit biased. 

The A4s are certainly more elegant, this is more like streamlined brutalism but it certainly makes an impression. 

I also sometimes wonder where we would be now had diesel and electric not been a thing and they spent a further 70 years refining steam. What would a modern steam loco look like, or had they pretty much reached their pinnacle in the 1950s? But with a combination of modern materials and electronics what would we have now? Steam and electronics don't sound like they would go together but an oil fired loco could probably pretty much drive itself with modern control systems. 

[RoverFolkUs]

7 hours ago, bunglebus said:

Don't know if everyone can see the Facebook link but this Nissan Cashcow got hit by an exploding propane cylinder while in lane three

https://www.facebook.com/100064402523349/posts/pfbid0qY9f1noXiPVLkQsqJfaWGuLWEGtjrsY6KXctExS3BMGKunmaXjfC4WRNZDGrQaAal/?sfnsn=scwspmo

Jeepers Christ, imagine if the Qashqai was 2 feet further ahead than it was and there was a passenger on that side..

[83C]

1 hour ago, Yoss said:

Surely a heavier train going downhill would not be a hindrance? 

There would have been no need to massage the figures at that point as it was two years before Mallard did it's run so they already had the record. 

I'll admit I don't really know enough about either to make an informed decision, I just knew there was enough evidence to at least make an argument out of it. 

I'll also admit I don't really do steam, I prefer a big diesel but I saw 05 001 at the railway museum in Nürnberg in about 1986 and was impressed by its sheer size. So much so that I have a model of it in my loft. One of the few steam locos I own. And the other three are all German too so I might be a bit biased. 

The A4s are certainly more elegant, this is more like streamlined brutalism but it certainly makes an impression. 

I also sometimes wonder where we would be now had diesel and electric not been a thing and they spent a further 70 years refining steam. What would a modern steam loco look like, or had they pretty much reached their pinnacle in the 1950s? But with a combination of modern materials and electronics what would we have now? Steam and electronics don't sound like they would go together but an oil fired loco could probably pretty much drive itself with modern control systems. 

The best of the 1980’s:

South African Railway’s sole Class 26, 3450. Modified from a 25NC 4-8-4 by David Wardale in the SAR workshops. His work on modern steam is well worth a look, especially the ACE3000 concept.

[AnnoyingPentium]

The trailer got used for the first time this year. Had some lawnmowers to bring from my Granda's as our garden is a substantial headache due to the area of it. Skoda earned its keep nicely today.