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graham holdsworth
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 07/03/2018 : 13:42:14
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I see that a 2ltr oil catch tank ( previously 1ltr )is now required for speed events and I am finding it almost impossible to fit a 2ltr container under the bonnet of our P type.
As racing regs already require this, I am asking if any of our racing guys with a P type can show me how they overcame the space problem and fitted this 2lt container ?
A photo please as I'm at my wits end !!
Here is my 1ltr tank
Graham
PB0602
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graham holdsworth
United Kingdom
424 Posts |
Posted - 07/03/2018 : 13:43:43
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Sorry ,pic got turned round !
Graham |
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Dolts
United Kingdom
1128 Posts |
Posted - 07/03/2018 : 14:00:53
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I had one made graham, it sits under the steering column. Will send Picture when home.
Mark Dolton
www.triple-mracing.com
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Tim Sharp
United Kingdom
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graham holdsworth
United Kingdom
424 Posts |
Posted - 07/03/2018 : 14:32:06
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I agree Tim, but the VSCC say this will apply to their events. They have a fixation on 'fluid spills' at the moment. A bit ott if you ask me.
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Tim Sharp
United Kingdom
294 Posts |
Posted - 07/03/2018 : 15:01:00
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Graham
I have just e-mail Rachel Watkins at VSCC on this and she has replied:-
Hi Tim
Yes Neil Proctor has clarified that for Speed events the minimum requirement is 1 litre, S10.3.5.
That's good enough for me.
Regards
Tim
Tim Sharp
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MG Maverick
United Kingdom
1045 Posts |
Posted - 07/03/2018 : 15:11:10
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If I can help in my small way, contact Robin Lackford ( website ), I am currently in Cyprus so cannot help with details, Robin is an MG racer of many moons and will no doubt be able to help you.
Chris
J2353
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graham holdsworth
United Kingdom
424 Posts |
Posted - 07/03/2018 : 15:22:01
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Thanks Tim,that's a relief!
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Tim Sharp
United Kingdom
294 Posts |
Posted - 07/03/2018 : 16:41:03
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Mark
I would still be interested in pictures of your 2 litre tank and ideas as to where to source same.
Kind regards
Tim
Tim Sharp
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Dolts
United Kingdom
1128 Posts |
Posted - 07/03/2018 : 17:31:07
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Hi I just measured this up, created a cardboard mock and we had it made. Dad if your out there who was you metal work guru?
Bolts to firewall and chassis.
If not Ollie Mullard makes all sorts http://www.olliminium.co.uk/
Mark Dolton
www.triple-mracing.com
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graham holdsworth
United Kingdom
424 Posts |
Posted - 07/03/2018 : 17:43:19
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Thanks Mark. We are let off this season but it may be needed in the future.
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Foz
United Kingdom
761 Posts |
Posted - 07/03/2018 : 18:21:46
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You P-type racers have it easy... so much space under the bonnet !
On the C-type I have a 1L can on the o/s next to the flywheel housing and another on the other side with a connecting pipe between them... 2nd 1 L can is slightly lower than the first.
Tried writing 2L on the original 1 L can but was told off for being a very naughty boy.......
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Dolts
United Kingdom
1128 Posts |
Posted - 07/03/2018 : 19:04:51
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Yup plenty of room for all the extra horses 
Mark Dolton
www.triple-mracing.com
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George Eagle
United Kingdom
3228 Posts |
Posted - 07/03/2018 : 21:58:24
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Just got the VSCC Bulletin today - mentions catch tanks.
The 1 litre max tank is “for radiator tanks only”. It states the requirement for “oil catch tanks” , which was missing from the guide, is 2 litre minimum.
George
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graham holdsworth
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/03/2018 : 06:09:29
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George. That was why I started this topic, but if you read above you will see that Tim has resolved the issue with the VSCC and it is still 1ltr for speed events.
Graham
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