Julian Messent

21 August 2015 at 12:45 #51414

TVJL wrote: [quote=davidbracey]
I don’t care what sort of an idiot or annoying creature they may be quite frankly.

😀

I’m cool with that as I would surely be banned otherwise 😀 😀

Julian

Julian Messent

15 August 2015 at 13:13 #51407

Absolutely John,
It’s her constant beatings that keep me in line and knowing my place!

J 😆

Julian Messent

15 August 2015 at 13:10 #51406

I’m not “one of us” either,

I’m one of “me”
I don’t think anyone would aspire to be another one of me and the world is not big enough anyway for two such ……….. fill in the blanks as you wish ;o)

But I do feel welcome so I suppose you lot are quite forgiving in nature. Therefore it stands to reason that if you accept me then surely there is enough room for mr Hamond, especially as he does now seem to have a Lagonda, for whatever reason it is surely a good one as he is showing appreciation for the marque! no?

“The” Julian :o)

Julian Messent

12 August 2015 at 12:18 #51401

He got a good deal there, nice car!

Just need the engine “breathed upon” so it has some more life and it will be one of my ideal Lagondas.

Julian

Julian Messent

12 August 2015 at 12:07 #51400

Hi All,

You must not assume that the only reason for valve clearance is to compensate for expansion.
Cams are designed with opening and closing ramps of differing profiles and having differing attributes.
cooking engines i.e. those used for shopping for food need to be quiet so the wife can be heard giving instructions and therefore the engineer designing the cam incorporates a “quietening ramp” this can have several forms but the most common is a slight increase of the cam’s base circle dia at about 100 deg to full lift and staying all the way to the opening ramp. For this reason it is also not recommended to adjust your tappets at any other position than 180 deg from full lift on the appropriate cam lobe.
A gentle opening is also incooperated so cam to follower “slap” is reduced. RR were very good at this and their quality control was good also which helps to allow for tight valve clearances.

Fast road engines etc. are driven by men. Men don’t mind not hearing the wife?s instructions and in fact revel in the fact that they have raughty exhausts and a little noise from the engine so they can feel the power they normally do not have at home. Performance cams open the valves faster and let them close faster, they rarely have quietening ramps. (Bentley designed his race cams with 0.025″ clearance and they work well) Heat is surely one reason for increased clearance but only a very small part of it.

Valve recession is also another factor we must consider, the faster we rev and the higher the lift, the more the hammering of the seat and the more the valves recess. 1 or 2 thou can happen very quickly, especially on a newly built engine and it’s much much better to have to ask the wife to repeat her last instructions than have to stop and listen to her telling you repeatedly that you should have gone in the Renault because your valve has just burned out on the motorway due to too tight settings.

Won’t go on now so have fun and keep it at 8 John, although I know Clair is wonderful to listen too ;o)
Please give her a kiss from me.

Regards,
Julian

Julian Messent

12 August 2015 at 11:41 #51399

Hi,
I have always used a good EP80/90 multigrade gear oil in all road and race cars and never ever had an oil related problem,
I would reccomend using the same.

Brass problems?
Never seen them in a Lagonda rear axle or any Lagonda axle or gearbox that was in regular use and serviced / mentained correctly.

hope this helps,
Julian

Julian Messent

8 April 2015 at 08:06 #51206

Hi Peter,
Standard Jag E Type carb specs will get you very close to what you need. You will be able to fine tune on the mixture screws from there.

Very best regards and good luck
Julian

Julian Messent

23 February 2015 at 14:09 #51171

Hi all
Just to let you know that the machine shop and workshop are now up and running at full speed with a busy workshop and at least one complete Lagonda restoration under go.

Regards,
Julian

Julian Messent

5 February 2015 at 08:27 #51157

Good morning Awini
Try. Julian@hcservices.be
This should work ok

Yes, I can help with a pump for your V12
I will email you today with more details

Very best regards
Julian

Ps.
Yes I remember talking to you about your car.
Nice to meet again, even on mail

Julian Messent

3 February 2015 at 11:31 #51153

Hi,
Yes they are still in business, however I am sure they have no V12 water pumps in stock as when I left they were out of stock and I am sure they will not be making more for quite some time, if ever.
Drop me a note at julian@hcservices.be or phone on +32 353 3331 and I will help you out.

Best regards,
Julian

Julian Messent

20 January 2015 at 17:11 #51148

Hi Barry,
Sorry for this late response but you will see in a minute why I have not been about to comment.

OK. Questions answered.
The herringbone gear was invented for two reasons, one for quiet running and two to allow one gear to control the whereabouts of the other. This unfortunately outs quite a strain on the sides of the small gears as they thrust back and forth but they work well enough when they are new.

Straight cut gears on the other hand are noisy, stronger and need locating individually. and that is about it.

The box in Bob’s car has Dog engagement of the gears so is actually what we call a “constant mesh” “dog box” and was designed by me. It works with all the gears engaged constantly with its pair gear and all main shaft gears are spinning freely on needle rollers. These are only locked to the main shaft when selected by what is called a “dog ring” this is a ring with large slots milled into it that slides on the splined main shaft and engages these large slots with “dogs” that stick out from the sides of the gears.
click this link to see an example

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=dog+gearbox&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=dog+gearbox&sc=1-11&sp=-1&sk=#view=detail&id=7C70353EFD4DBE4C03A7F358C739C86492DAAA57&selectedIndex=103

Easy to engage gears and you don’t always need to double clutch, but noisy in operation as they clonk from side as you are on and off of the power. Not a bother though in real driving. Wonderful boxes in my opinion. Made loads of them.

Hope this helps,
Julian

Julian Messent

24 November 2014 at 13:45 #51079

Easy peasey,

Use two MGB remote servos and tuck them up under the chassis,
These can be had from Europa spares or Holden vintage for small money and work fantastic!
They fit nicely either side of the gearbox tucked up inside the X member and plumbed into the front and rear circuits individually.

Phone me if you need more advice. +32 489 712 608

Regards,
Julian

Julian Messent

24 November 2014 at 13:39 #51078

Hi Bill,

LMB have these in stock.

Regards,
Julian

Talk about impartial advice ;o) 😆

Julian Messent

11 November 2014 at 09:30 #51067

Unfortunately you will not find anyone stocking new rockers, LMB has none for sure but David Ayre or the club like Chris says may have some useable second hand ones so worth a try.

Good luck,
Julian

Julian Messent

16 October 2014 at 17:49 #51044

Thanks again guys,
I will hopefully be here even more than before ;o)
Looking forward to announcing my plans to you all.

Best regards,
Julian