Re: Stirling Engine Rally
Fri, 9 May 2008 10:48:23 +0100
> "AJH" <news@sylva.icuklive.co.uk> wrote (snip):-
>
>> Speaking of practical stirling engines I did learn that british gas,
>> or whatever they are now called, are not supporting the
>> stirling-in-the-kitchen 800W(e) chp system any longer, what went
>> wrong?
>
Bit late in the day but I tripped over this ...
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Interesting looking auction on this weekend
Wed, 7 May 2008 00:49:55 -0700 (PDT)
Hi guys. H & H are running an interesting looking "farm" sale this
weekend just outside Carlisle. I know it clashes with the Harrogate
exhibition (among other things), but it still deserves a mention I
think.
Details can be found here: http://www.livestock-sales.co.uk/farm_machinery/2008_sale_reports/0510hollowc ...
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Mayday Steam (Urmston, Manchester)
Mon, 5 May 2008 22:37:20 +0100
Had a great weekend at the above, the weather was not to kind on Friday
night and during part of Saturday with fairly heavy rain. Managed to get off
the site without to much trouble but the steamer were being winched off
using a Field Marshall.
Photo's in the usual place :-
http://home-and-garden.webshots.c ...
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newbury 4x4 and vintage spares day
Mon, 5 May 2008 05:37:07 -0700 (PDT)
on sunday 5 october we will be running a combined 4x4 and vintage
spares day at newbury showground,there will be no traffic delays!
earlier trader opening times and a 20 acre car park, please take a
look at our website www newbury 4x4 and vintage spares day .com or www
markwoodwardclassicevents.com (link to newbu ...
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OT but I hope amusing
Sun, 4 May 2008 16:07:33 +0100
Gentlemen,
Today I have been to a classic Car event looking for bits for my Rover P6
V8, found what I needed so when I got home I fitted the items. At the same
time I fitted new plug leads I had bought last weekend to the engine and
carefully took one off and fitted the new one before I moved onto the next
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Llandudno Transport Festival
Sun, 4 May 2008 00:53:36 +0100
http://www.llantransfest.co.uk/fest_top.html
3rd,4th and 5th May 2008
Bodafon fields
Llandudno
Transport festival on the fields, whilst in town.....
http://www.victorian-extravaganza.co.uk/events.htm
Anthony
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Rushden Cavalcade
Sat, 03 May 2008 13:31:11 +0100
Popped in this morning, got some brand new King Dick Whitworth spanners for ¡ê1
each, the vendor had some left and I almost went back for more, but left them
for others....
Had a chat with Len Gillings who had his National Vertical there, almost a
photo-fit of last year really, but nice to see some familiar engin ...
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Why rallies don?t want us any more
Thu, 1 May 2008 14:33:59 -0700 (PDT)
In the old days most rallies were organised by enthusiasts, for
enthusiasts, costs were modest & bureaucratic intervention was
minimal. Nowadays costs are astronomical & local government officials
have been given the power to close any event that does not comply with
their personal interpretation of the law.
Many ...
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Re: Anzani update
Thu, 1 May 2008 11:14:03 +0100
Plugs and an HT coil have now been acquired at vast cost! The plugs a ¡ê16
each and the coil ¡ê28. The distributor cap needed some work & HT leads are
being fabricated.
Being something of a beast, we've decided (somewhat abritarily) on an 18"
prop. Of course, in modelling terms this is big & no-one keeps anythin ...
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Imperial sizes for Gardner
Thu, 1 May 2008 02:18:14 -0700 (PDT)
Please,
I am restoring Gardner engines.
I would like to place an order for imperial fittings: nuts, set
screws, studs, ....., and in particular split pins and clevis pins.
How can I ascertain all the sizes I need ?
Thanks a lot. ...
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