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Registered Office and clubhouse:

7 Bryce Lane MALENY Q 4552

BLACKALL RANGE

HORSELESS CARRIAGE CLUB

Nov / Dec 2016 GAZZETTE

NEXT MEETING: 18 Nov 2016, 7pm,

with a sausage sizzle at 6.30pm

at BRHCC clubrooms

at 7 Bryce Lane, off McCarthys Rd Maleny

[no meetings or breakfasts in Dec or Jan] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BRHCC Xmas Party

Saturday 3rd December 2016

Blackall Range Horseless Carriage Club Gazette, Nov / Dec 2016

By Bob Gray

Our first day ended with a fireworks display down on the banks of

the Clarence.

On Saturday, after a leisurely breakfast, it was off to town to check out the action. Grafton looked

spectacular with a sea of purple trees and a carpet of flowers. The static car display amongst the trees

was impressive, with eleven Healeys lined up together with the local club’s cars.

Smith, who trailered their Anglia down especially for the occasion.

The Club became “The Blackall

Range Horseless RV Club” for

a weekend, when our seven

RVs roared into Grafton to

attend their annual “purple

haze” festival.

Chris, a member of the Grafton

Vintage Motor Vehicle Club,

had extended an invitation to

the BRHCC to join them in the

celebrations this year.

So there we were, parked

behind their excellent club

house, in a peaceful rural

setting on the edge of town. We

settled in quickly and their

members made us feel very

welcome.

All their facilities were made

available to us, so all we had to

do was to sit back and relax and

enjoy the festivities.

It all started with a Meet and

Greet on Friday evening on

their club balcony, where we

were also joined by the Healey

club, who had been invited to

show their cars.

Hopefully we can

add some of our cars

to the spectacle in

the future. Then it

was off to check out

the other attractions,

including the open

gardens and flower

displays.

Later on there was

the usual Street

Parade led by the

cars, including our

own John and Joy


Then it was all aboard the bus and out to the Southgate School (built in 1881) and now used as a hall to

celebrate the early history of the area.

After a camp oven meal under a red sunset that only the inland can produce, we enjoyed a nostalgic

‘70s movie especially selected for us old people. It was way past our bedtime by the time the bus

returned us home.

During our stay we met many people, including the Healey mob, and hopefully made many new

friends, some of which will hopefully visit our clubhouse in the future.

After a pretty hectic schedule, it was nice to relax back at the “camp” that afternoon, and early next

day we all left for home in various directions, tired but happy.

A special thanks to Dave Carmichael for organising it all.

Photos by Marie Stricken.

The temperature soared to about

37*C, but all the elderly cars

made it to the end.

Sunday morning and we were off

to an excellent private collection

of GM cars, mainly Holdens

(sorry Graham) on the farm of a

local member.

This was followed by a farewell

BBQ back at the Jabor Park

clubrooms and words of thanks

to all the people who made it all

happen.


By Des Donnan

28 September 2016 – Noosa North Shore Run

There were 6 cars on this adventure. As a joint run with the MG Car Club Sunshine Coast, we

assembled at the Noosa River Ferry and set off for the Beach. The weather was perfect and many

whales were spotted heading south after their annual holiday up north

Progress was good to the Coloured Sands stop for morning tea, then on to Double Island Point which

was busy with other cars so we returned to the track which leads over to the Rainbow Beach side of DI

Point.


By Bob Gray

Superb weather, a nice local run, a great roll-up and pleasant company – another club triumph!

Over the last few years in particular we have discovered a lot of interesting aspects of the Blackall

Range, whether it is a local museum, a strawberry farm or destinations like this one.

Tucked away in the beautiful Obi Obi district we discovered another local gem, Obi Obi Essentials. At

the end of a short dirt road (!) was a farm growing olives and tea. Who would have thought?

Eighteen club cars made the trip behind Brian’s XK for morning tea at Kenilworth Park and lunch at

the Lily Ponds, Mapleton (now resplendent in its bitumen access road).

In between, an interesting tour around the farm, including a visit from the alpacas. It’s incredible what

you discover around the Range, mainly just off the beaten track.

Among the members joining us were Verona in the MGBGT with its gleaming paintwork and Ross in

the MG hotrod, after a pretty long absence. Also good to see Graham and Gail again after their travels.

Thanks Brian for a very pleasant run which included

the Obi Obi climb up to Mapleton – love it . . .

Morning tea at Kenilworth

In the shade at Obi Obi Essentials, 5 October 2016

Some members swam in the warm water, others just talked.

After re-crossing to the sea side, we had lunch at Freshwater

Creek Day Use area, which has good facilities.

After much talking, we drove back along the superb sand and

did a detour through Teewah, an interesting holiday town

with sand roads and some lovely holiday houses.

A good day was had by all. Everyone should have this in

their bucket list.


By Bob Gray

None of us had seen such congestion in this area EVER.

Eventually we entered the stream and proceeded bumper-to-bumper at a snail’s pace for at least four

hours, with eyes firmly on the temperature gauges of the older (Pommy) cars.

However, all the pain was worth it with an excellent seafood meal at the marina.

Once again, good company, a few laughs and a nice sunny day. Just what club runs are all about!!!!

…oooOOO()OOOooo…

Spring was in the air as our convoy swooped down

picturesque Bald Knob Road and through the

towering Glass House Mountains to our morning tea

stop among the gum trees at Elimbah.

As usual there was much socialising until Dave, our

leader, said “let’s go”, then via the back roads

through the pine forests towards Bribie.

Eventually the main road into Bribie came into view,

and with it a solid stream of Sunday traffic.

Sunday 24 Sept 2014.

It was a warm but relaxing day

in Kilcoy at the new venue,

perhaps not as many cars but a

good show. Our club took

away several trophies for the

day, we are getting a good

record with this rally.

The added bonus this time was

the food show in the main

street. There were many

choices available including

craft beer and wines.


Dear Robert, I had no inkling whatever of this morning’s

function, and I have to say that I was almost overcome by it – a

function like that for somebody who never comes to meetings or

outings almost beggars belief. I’d be grateful if you would pass

on to all members my thanks – I didn’t say goodbye and thank

you properly when I left, as I was still rather stunned by the

whole thing. That cake was quite something too.

Thanks again to everybody, Yours sincerely, David Pearse

(5429 6505)

(David was 90 years young on 27 October 2016)

By Bob Gray

Yet another busy year, with many items dealt with, and lots of good things happening. Our new

committee members are doing a great job, and the support from all our members has been excellent.

THANK YOU.

Next year will be busy too, with the extension going ahead.

Lots of really good events coming our way too, including the biennial Montville Country Run, which

has been brought forward to May 2017.

We have a “rest” during December and January, with the exception of the Christmas party lunch on

Saturday 3 December, and the Australia Day activities on 26 January 2017.

But don’t forget our Wednesday morning teas which will continue.

All the best to everyone for Christmas and the Near Year. See you at the party!


REASONS FOR WARMING UP CARS

[first printed in Aston Martin News, Sept 2013 then reprinted in Bristol Owners & Drivers Assoc

journal, Sept/Oct 2016]

The motor trade very rarely states what to do with a cold engine before using its performance. If you

are learning to fly a small piston-engine plane, there is a section on this subject and you must

understand!

The 6-cylinder aluminium engine, from cold to 82*C gains in length approximately 1.5mm, as thick as

23 pages. The combustion chamber increases by .6mm in dimension.

When a piston in the engine compresses the mixture there is an increase in temperature. The spark now

ignites the mixture which is very warm. A chain reaction now takes place, parts of the engine are

warming and expanding whilst other areas are cool and static. This causes stress in the castings until

the engine is warmed up to 82*C. Also, the aluminium by the head stud expands approx .1mm giving

the head extra nip.

By driving cars from cold and using the car’s performance, the distortion that is taking place may

eventually blow the head gaskets. The Lycoming aero engine instructions are: ‘A must to observe’.

Head gaskets can fail.

As shade was at a premium the

odd (one only) cold beer went

down well with me. Admiring

the food choices and trying to

make up my mind was a big

problem.

Well done Kilcoy.

Ken’s Rat Rod Riley did not

win any prizes but received

much onlooker interest, all

admiring Ken’s handy work.


The other area to be aware of is cold oil. This does not flow down the oil-ways very quickly. The

pump, unable to pump, may cavitate, causing a lot of aeration in the oil. Also, oil starvation may occur

at the bearings. Both these will not be good for the engine. My advice is not to drive the car hard until

oil is at 60*C.

NB 1: modern synthetic oil EP5-40 grades flow nearly as well as hot oils but these oils are for engines

designed after 1985.

NB 2: modern fuel injection will perform cold giving you the impression that all is well but I still

advise to warm things up.

An example to the above: we had the opportunity to look after the ex John Surtees 1967 Lola Aston

owned by Peter Millward. I did cheat a little on the cylinder-liner to head gasket nip; the standard was

.0015”. Aston machine shop accepted my suggestion and gave me a .15mm nip. From experience I

dare not go any more without leaks. Before a race we warmed the engine to 70*C water and 60*C –

70*C oil. After the warm-up Peter was ready to race.

After two seasons’ racing we dismantled the engine and found the head gaskets and bearings were A1,

much to my relief. Some people have the attitude, “the car should take it”, but please be careful as you

will be fighting every day physics or facts of life.

Notes for additional interest:

a. The jig boring machines in tool-rooms in England are put in temperature controlled rooms to

maintain accuracy;

b. John Spooner, who assisted me start up Chapman Spooner, purchased a large machine which

took 7 tonne castings and about 10 feet diameter. A job for Rolls Royce. He was horrified to

find a vertical row of holes were .2mm out of alignment. The hydraulic pipes going up the

vertical tower with the drilling chuck assembly were getting warm. This made the tower lean to

one side. Pleased to report, oil coolers were supplied by the manufacturers.

c. Concord is reputed to grow 6 inches due to skin friction warming the fuselage. A gap between

the bulkhead and seat opened up. The pilot put his hat there and as the plane landed the gap

reduced and trapped the hat. As Concorde is now in a museum and not going to fly again the

hat is trapped forever.

Added to this is our gearbox. It can be difficult to change gear cold. These also need to be warmed

up^. Aston engine specifications have to be met and fitted with heavy mechanical gear boxed. Sorry to

say, “be patient”! George Evans, Technical Development engineer, kept saying to me “it’s all a

compromise, Andy”, and now at 72 these wise words are so true.

To sum up, be sympathetic with your Aston Martin Lagonda. They are metal and aluminium, but the

unusual thing is they respond to care and attention.

^ you cannot warm up a gearbox with the vehicle stationary – which is why, presumably, the AA

recommended driving-off as soon as possible after starting the engine rather than warming it up

stationary. The objective here is to get everything up to temperature gently by driving gently until the

temperature gauge says all is well. This will improve fuel consumption as well. Ed.


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Section A.5, ADDITIONAL WEAKENING DEVICE

It is normally desirable to provide a somewhat richer mixture when the engine is running under full

load than under cruising conditions. On the majority of installations the S.U. carburettor automatically

achieves this due to the pulsating nature of the air flow on full load as against the steady flow when

cruising with the throttle partly shut.

This effect, which is referred to as mixture ratio speed can generally be achieved to exactly the right

degree by careful design on the air intake and induction passages. Certain engines, however, demand a

rather greater degree of mixture ratio spread than can conveniently be met in this way, and in such

cases the additional weakening device illustrated in Fig A.5 may be employed.

This article, Section A.5, shows the action of

the bypass system on Mark’s Bentley. It was

also used on the Morris Isis 1955-1958, of

which very few hit the roads in Aussie (see

photo).

It had a 2.6L six motor, developing 87 HP,

weighed 1.5 tons, and had a top speed of

147 KPH.

They were an expensive Morris, and not

popular, except with government for their

mid-level public servants.

They were also lacking in the visual

appeal department, as were many cars

of the era.. Isis morphed into the Morris

Marshal, the twin sister of the Austin

A95 Westminster, retaining the basic

drive train, but improved aesthetics.

Left: Mark’s Bentley is the centre of

attention at Kilcoy Classics 2016

53. Cap nut fitting

54. Ventri

55. Orifice

56. Throttle edge drilling

57. Nipple


This comprises a fitting attached to the float-chamber cap nut, the interior of which (53) is placed in

communication with the interior of the float-chamber by suitable drillings and passages.

Apart from this communication, the float-chamber is otherwise sealed from the atmosphere by the

omission of the normal atmospheric vent, and by the provision of a sealing washer between the float-

chamber bowl and the lid.

It will be seen from the diagram (Fig A.5) that, in addition to the communication to the interior of the

float-chamber, there is a communicating orifice (55) to the atmosphere, or to the intake region at the

mouth of the carburettor, by means of a neoprene tube attached to the nipple (57). A further

communication is formed via the small venturi-shaped member (54) to a drilling (56) located at the

throttle edge. The action of the device is as follows:

When the throttle is shut back to the normal idling position, the drilling (56) emerges on the

carburettor side of the throttle and is therefore only subject to the slight depression on the downstream

side of the choke piston. This slight depression will cause a flow of air through the neoprene tube from

the mouth of the carburettor through the orifice (55) and thence through the venturi member (54), but

since the degree of depression causing this flow is small, its effect upon the pressure in the region (53),

and hence in the float-chamber, is negligible, and the float-chamber is maintained substantially at

atmospheric pressure, as is normally the case.

Similarly, when the throttle is fully open, or substantially fully open, or at full engine torque, or

substantially full engine torque, the depression which the device produces and its effect upon the float-

chamber pressure are negligible.

When, however, the throttle is partially shut, and at any stage between idling and full torque, a

substantially higher depression is exercised at the drilling (56) and air will flow through the

economiser fitting at such a velocity that a definite depression will be produced in the region (53). This

depression will be communicated to the interior of the float-chamber, and will produce a diminution in

the discharge from the jet.

The employment of a venturi-shaped member (54) instead of a plain orifice in this situation ensures

that the velocity of air passing through this member will attain a limiting maximum value at a fairly

low value of depression at the drilling (56), and that there will be no substantial increase in this

velocity with further increase in the depression.

This ensures that the maximum weakening effect, are produced when the throttle is shut back by a

relatively small amount from the full-load position, and that further shutting of the throttle does not

increase this weakening effect to a point at which misfiring would occur.

This device is not usually applicable to types of carburettor on which it was not fitted as original

equipment, since the resultant weakening effect would be excessive.


FOR SALE: Jaguar X300 4 l. Sport

$9,000.

Brian James ph 07 5499 9820

0428 872 257

FOR SALE: Autotechnica 14 inch 6 hole Steering wheel

$100 ono

Brian James ph 07 5499 9820

0428 872 257



Mileage is 166Km. Reason for sale is old age of owners. Des Donnan ph 5478 6630




Please see Bernice for orders, phone no is 07 5499 9295.

Polo shirt 45.00 Bucket hat 25.00

Stencil shirt 55.00 Cap 20.00

Ice-cool shirt 60.00 Car badge (metal) 25.00

Chambray shirt 55.00 Stickers 5.00

Name badge 15.00 Key fob (new) 20.00


FOR SALE: 2000 Alfa Romeo . . . $8,000

new tyres, new battery, new wind deflector,

new lambswool seat covers,

fully serviced by Alfa agent

contact Tony Lee 5476 0557

FOR SALE: Mark 1 1988 Rolls Royce

$36,000

26K mileage … Listed on Carsales.com

Graeme Tosh ph 0405 264 366

FOR SALE: 2001 MGF Convertible

$8,000 . . . this is an upmarket MGF with a

choice of manual 6 speed transmission or fully

automatic (all made by BMW). Colour is red

and interior is leather including the steering

wheel. Air conditioning is installed. Fully

maintained by local expert Anthony Sheppard.

FOR SALE: I’ve decided to sell the Citreon 2CV, as I’m not

really using it, and I think it would be nice if a member of the

club were to buy it and enjoy it. It’s on full registration, and I

think in terms of something like $20,000, which is less than I

paid for it. Ian Steele (5494 2539) can testify as to the state of

the car.

David Pearse, ph 5429 6505


Following on as we did last year, each rally needs a day manager to lead the rally, so please select your

rally and advise Bob [email protected] or rally co-ordinator John Lewis

[email protected]

BRHCC EVENTS: All BRHCC club runs leave from our clubhouse at 7 Bryce Lane

at 9am, except when advised otherwise.

18 Nov 2016, Fri, meeting 7pm with sausage sizzle at 6.30pm

at BRHCC Clubrooms at 7 Bryce Lane, off McCarthys Rd Maleny

21 Nov 2016, 10am, Mon: morning tea at our clubhouse with the Senior Citizens, Historic Society, Mens

Shed and BRHCC.

27 Nov 2016, Sun: Bankfoot House, Glasshouse, byo lunch.

3 Dec 2016, Sat: Xmas party lunch at our clubhouse. Please contact Treasurer Jackie to make bookings and

to volunteer.

* * * * Happy New Year * * * *

26 Jan 2017 Thurs: Australia Day will consist of the usual car display at the Montville Green, and at the

same time a BRHCC information booth at the Maleny Showgrounds Expo. Participants at Montville

are welcome to join our reps at Maleny after the ceremony. More info closer to date.

1 Feb 2017, Wed: morning tea at Gympie; lunch at Theebine Pub.

17 Feb 2017, Fri, meeting 7pm with sausage sizzle at 6.30pm


19 Feb 2017, Sun: morning tea at Victory Tea Rooms Glasshouse, Caboolture

1 March 2017, Wed: Brisbane Valley Ostrich and Fish Farm Esk (BBQ available)

17 Mar 2017, Fri, meeting 7pm with sausage sizzle at 6.30pm


19 March 2017, Sun: a day at Koogie Downs Chevallum; byo morning tea and byo lunch.

5 April 2017, Wed: a cruise (choice of Caloundra, Mooloolaba, etc)

16 April 2017, Sun: morning tea at Tanawha House; byo lunch at Ewan Maddock Dam

21 Apr 2017, Fri, meeting 7pm with sausage sizzle at 6.30pm


3 May 2017, Wed: byo morning tea; lunch at Apollonian Hotel Boreen Point (via Cedar Pocket Rd)

19 May 2017, Fri, meeting 7pm with sausage sizzle at 6.30pm


20-21 May 2017, Sat-Sun: MONTVILLE COUNTRY RUN

7 June 2017, Wed: Shed Crawl

16 June 2017, Fri, meeting 7pm with sausage sizzle at 6.30pm


18 June 2017, Sun: byo morning tea at Kilcoy; byo lunch at Peach Tree Jimna

5 July 2017, Wed: morning tea at Glasshouse Mountains Lookout Café; byo BBQ lunch at Happy Valley

Caloundra

14 July 2017, Fri, meeting 7pm with sausage sizzle at 6.30pm NOTE CHANGE OF DATE


16 July 2017, Sun: SIGN-ON DAY at clubhouse

21-23 July 2017, Fri-Sun: Jumpers and Jazz at Warwick

2 Aug 2017, Wed: byo lunch at Strathgordon Clydesdales Stony Creek via Woodford

18 Aug 2017, Fri, meeting 7pm with sausage sizzle at 6.30pm


20 Aug 2017, Sun: byo morning tea at The Spit summerset Dam; byo lunch (or at the pub) at Samford


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6 Sept 2017, Wed: byo morning tea and byo lunch for a 4WD day at beach (date may vary due to suitable

tides)

15 Sept 2017, Fri, meeting 7pm with sausage sizzle at 6.30pm


17 Sept 2017, Sun: byo morning tea at Mill Park Beerwah; byo lunch at Boolumba Creek picnic area

Bellthorpe

4 Oct 2017, Wed: morning tea at Majestic Theatre Pomona; lunch tba

15 Oct 2017, Sun: byo morning tea at Cruice Park Woodford; byo lunch at Rocky Hole Mt Mee NP

20 Oct 2017, Fri, meeting 7pm with sausage sizzle at 6.30pm


1 Nov 2017, Wed: byo morning tea at Kondalilla Falls; lunch at Glasshouse Tavern

17 Nov 2017, Fri, meeting 7pm with sausage sizzle at 6.30pm


19 Nov 2017, Sun: morning tea tba; byo lunch at Lake Borumba

No meeting in December or January. No breakfasts December or January.

OTHER EVENTS: [all care taken for info, your responsibility to check]

South Coast Restoration Soc Inc free OPEN DAY 10am-3pm every second Sunday of each month; 193

Rifle Range Rd PIMPAMA Q 4209 (take exit 49 from M1);

www.southcoastrestorationsocietyinc.org.au

18, 19 Mar 2017, Sat, Sun: Beaudesert & District Restored Auto Club 40th Anniversary Tour,

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Blackall Range Horseless Carriage Club Inc. In order to promote harmony and fellowship the Club objectives are:

1. To encourage the preservation, restoration and operation of motor vehicles in the categories of:

Veteran (up to 31st December 1919),

Vintage (up to 31ST December 1930),

Historic (up to 31st December 1939),

Classic (all vehicles of special interest, no age specified);

2. to encourage interchange of technical knowledge between members;

3. to foster expertise and skills required for restoration;

4. to display and create interest in our vehicles;

5. to cooperate with various charitable and civic organizations in fund-raising activities;

6. to publish a newsletter on Club activities and technical information. …oooOOO()OOOooo…

Meetings are held 3rd Friday of each month at 7pm (except December and January)

at BRHCC Registered Office at 7 Bryce Lane, Maleny.

Committee President: Bob Gray, ph 07 5435 8464 email [email protected]

Vice President: Graeme Laurie

Secretary: Dave Carmichael

Membership Secretary: currently our secretary Dave

Treasurer: Jackie Gray, ph 07 5435 8464 email [email protected]

Merchandise officer: Bernice Matthews, ph 07 5499 9295.

Technical/Dating Officer: Ben Munneke ph 0408 102 601

Rally director: John Lewis ph 5494 3745 [email protected]

Library monitor: Kevin Howell

Technical: Ben Munneke

Club house and Grounds: Alan Laurie and other volunteers

Gazette editor: John King, ph 07 5435 0074 email [email protected]


The views

expressed in

this

publication

are those of

each author.

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