alanrichey

I guess you haven't read my article on the Superspec 'foibles' in "Boys in Hood" Most Superspecs suffer from this to some degree. As far as I am aware the reason is that Richard Stewart had to hand manufacture a brass 'thingy' to help mate the Rover engine with the MT75 box, and his tolerances were a bit iffy. I think the only solution is to machine a new one with tighter tolerances. That will need the engine/gearbox out (although to be more accurate the rest of the car 'up'). Personally I am living with it until it fails completely. So far 11,000 miles sounding like a bucket of bolts but still going strong. I should add I am not aware of any Superspec owner having it fail. Although I await to be corrected. And I think most owners who cured it did it by changing the engine.

That's because I'm not there

I'll be thinking of you, enjoy

Have a good one Dan, I still owe you for introducing me to RHOCar.

Good spot. And it's only about 12 miles from me. Unfortunately I'm temporarily 3000 miles away. I'll put it in the diary for next year. I'll notify the other Lincs members though. Thanks

I will still be out of the country and can't attend but for those in need of a meet, don't forget "HorsePower at the Hall" - Doddington Hall, near Lincoln. Sunday July 12th at 14:00 For some reason they have moved from Saturday mornings (09:00-12:00) to Sunday afternoons (14:00-17:00), maybe they were sick of the weather always being poor on Saturdays I quite liked having the morning session and then a pub lunch but I guess we can have a pub lunch and then go to the meet. At least I won't have to get up at 07:30 now !! If anyone wants to go as a Group, let me know on here and I will make the arrangements. And if any other Lincolnshire member wants to arrange something as well.......

Just a slight caveat to that. He may have insured it as a Robin Hood but that doesn't mean the V5 is correct.

Matthew, are you still running the original Rover engine ? I had a dim memory that you had swapped it out ? If you do still have the Rover engine then rest assured most of the Superspecs have always suffered this problem. It has been discussed often on the forum with the following suggestions: 1. Poor earth from block to chassis. (I added an extra strap, had no effect) 2. ECU has advance set to far with hot engine making it difficult to crank (Can't comment, ECU on Rover a black art) 3. Engine naturally tightens up when hot and RH-supplied starter not man enough (Makes sense) 4. The position of the starter motor, hidden behind engine with no air flow, causes it to get excessively hot and the windings start to break down and not crank it with enough power (That is my preferred solution) So far I have been lucky, and although, like you, it only just about turns over, it has always fired up. Al

I've been trying to get a replacement sump for 2 years without success. I had mine welded and it has reduced the leak to about a teaspoonful a week. I can live with that

Just to be contrary I wound up the front suspension on my Superspec about 1" and that cured the problem. I have no doubt the handling was affected, but as I have only ever driven my Superspec I don't know what the handling is supposed to be like It still goes around corners OK, I have done 4000 miles since and there is no appreciable tyre wear and I have been up to 8o mph and there was no tendency to wander. A damn sight easier than trying to lift the engine as there is zero clearance under the bonnet. See http://the-superspec...ustment_10.html for all the details I did fit a sump guard as well, (made from the original boot cover) and have kissed the ground a couple of times in the last year but nothing major. See http://the-superspec...sump-guard.html for that one. Works for me

Just heard back from the organisers that they are full booked as far as display vehicles go, so if you do go it will just be as an ordinary punter.

http://www.anglianwater.co.uk/leisure/events/steam-on-rutland-water.aspx Just a heads up for next weekend. Late notice but only just found out about it (thanks Pete Lee). Have e-mailed the organisers to see if kit cars are treated as exhibitors (free entrance?) or just as normal. I'm still away but if the weather is good it should be a good show. If anyone does go I would be interested to know if it worth including on the calendar for next year. Al

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OK, obviously not a huge rush of enthusiasm for this year I've told the organisers to expect anywhere between 0 and 4 cars. On that basis they won't bother trying to group us together as last year, but are happy for us to be treated as display cars. So for those that do go (and I do recommend it as a day out) just park anywhere on the hills at Castlegate or Heathcote Road with the rest of the classic cars. And enjoy the day. Here is a Google Maps link that shows the entry point for display cars.

Thanks Chris, no problem, I don't need exact numbers, As you remember, you can just pitch up and park on the hill.

Looking at the weather forecast for tomorrow (Saturday) I doubt I will be going to 'Horsepower at the Hall'. Good luck to anyone else who fancies trying And still waiting for replies for the Midsummer Fair at Castle Bytham so I can tell the origanisers. So far only 1 and a half and 1 possible. Is that it ? Al

Have you got the standard Escort instrument cluster ? The one with a Blue and Black multiplugs ? If so this is as far as I have got so far. Might help if your colours are the same.

Well we managed the Rutland Water picnic today so we can tick that one off. What I need to know now is how many will be attending the Castle Bytham Midsummer Fair (http://www.midsummerfair.co.uk/) on Sunday 21st just so I can give the organisers a rough idea of numbers. So far I have Kerry & Sharon Derek & Mo (dropping in on the way back from Cromer) Mark (iceman46) (Possible) Any more ? Al P.S. Don't forget "HorsePower at the Hall" next Saturday (13th)

Cracking day, although Rutland Water was incredibly busy (not surprising really), but we managed to find somewhere to park all the cars together. Good turn out, although I was the only person from Lincolnshire , many thanks to all who came and supported it.

Ever since I became Area Sec I have promised we would have a Sunday lunch picnic at Rutland Water. Having seen the weather forecast for Sunday I think this is the weekend to do it. I know it's short notice but I don't want to waste the opportunity. Basically I intend to take a picnic lunch to the Car Park next to the Tourist Information Centre and anyone who wants to bring one is welcome to join me. No need to say if you are coming, just pitch up. If no-one else comes I shall just have a gentle stroll then an afternoon nap in the sunshine. Will probably get sunburned. The Car Park is in the North-East corner of Rutland Water (Follow this link for Google Maps) and charges £1.50 for an hour, £3 for all day. I intend to be there from about 12:00. There are lots of areas to park, although it might be quite busy so whoever gets there first can bag a pitch. Al

Planning on going but looking at a scenic run east of the A1. See you there.