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by JA40
08 Oct 2024 09:40
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Upholstery query
Replies: 3
Views: 772

Re: Upholstery query

Dave,
The company I use for such items is :-

Martrim Ltd, Unit 10, Springvale Ind Est, Millbuck Way, Sandbach. CW11 3HT 01270-767771

Jeff
by JA40
26 Feb 2024 11:12
Forum: A40s for sale
Topic: 1098 Engine
Replies: 13
Views: 46228

Re: 1098 Engine

Hi Alan,
If you still have an interest in engine, I can advise that we've now returned from travels.
My number is 07774-149620

Regards, Jeff
by JA40
26 Nov 2023 09:18
Forum: A40 Farina Club
Topic: Interesting video
Replies: 8
Views: 4721

Re: Interesting video

Yes Mike,

Quite surprised to see us featuring early on, as Car 47 on the start line of Rednal Kart Track and about 4.40 minutes in,
fellow club member Ian Prout in JNZ 6140, also on the Tour of Cheshire historic rally.

Jeff.
by JA40
28 Oct 2023 09:56
Forum: A40s for sale
Topic: 1098 Engine
Replies: 13
Views: 46228

Re: 1098 Engine

Hi Alan, That's no problem, but it would be March before we could progress, if you're happy with that. I bought the car from an A40 club member but not covered any significant mileage in it. We compete in historic rallies with my other A40 but that one will require some remedial welding soon, so I p...
by JA40
27 Oct 2023 09:25
Forum: A40s for sale
Topic: 1098 Engine
Replies: 13
Views: 46228

Re: 1098 Engine

Yes Alan, It is still in the car, but from next Thursday we will be away for a while.
We are in South Cheshire. Jeff.
by JA40
22 Oct 2023 19:28
Forum: A40s for sale
Topic: 1098 Engine
Replies: 13
Views: 46228

Re: 1098 Engine

Sorry once again for the tardy response but.......... With apologies to Jesse (of The Fast Show) - 'Today I have mostly been marshalling on an auto test'. Anyway, Clive many thanks for your '295' advice (I did find a few around the figure you suggested) & Dave, for your info. Being more of a 1275 me...
by JA40
21 Oct 2023 20:36
Forum: A40s for sale
Topic: 1098 Engine
Replies: 13
Views: 46228

Re: 1098 Engine

Sorry about the late response guys - been in the garage all day! Clive - we are in South Cheshire - Crewe/Nantwich Dave - there is no tab on the engine block, but this is Mike Gahan's old car & Derek did state at the time of sale, that it's a late Midget engine with 2" bearings (10CC) Maybe I need t...
by JA40
19 Oct 2023 22:38
Forum: A40s for sale
Topic: 1098 Engine
Replies: 13
Views: 46228

Re: 1098 Engine

No takers whatsoever on this sale - so basic engine alone (no ancillaries) is now on offer at 150quid.
by JA40
07 Sep 2023 21:37
Forum: A40s for sale
Topic: 1098 Engine
Replies: 13
Views: 46228

1098 Engine

I have a 1098 engine for sale...........

12G295 head
Twin 1 1/4" SU's c/w ram pipes & ITG foam filters
LCB exhaust manifold
Alloy rocker cover
Electronic Dizzy
60 psi oil pressure
camshaft unknown
Can be heard/seen running

£400 for starters maybe...........
by JA40
23 Nov 2022 09:52
Forum: A40s in motorsport
Topic: Tyre Size
Replies: 33
Views: 41824

Re: Tyre Size

Exactly. No point running different size front/back. Unless it's going to be on a drag strip!
My personal opinion is that 185 is too wide anyway. The event 'Regulations' may specify which
tyres are permitted.