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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Aceca Tool Tray Queries
« on: October 09, 2013, 22:22:29 »
Hi Tony,
   
   I’m the one who provided the model for Greg to use to compile his tool kit. I also drew up some detailed sketches of the two “crude” spanners (for adjusting and bleeding the brakes) for another member to use to replicate these tools, and he was successful in reproducing them. Here’s a link to the forum thread from a few years ago…lots of pics to look at.
   
   http://www.acownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1158&SearchTerms=tool,tray
   
   As Luke mentioned above, the tool tray differed from the AC powered Acecas vs. the Bristol powered ones.  What type of engine do you have in your Aceca? I mention this because there was another thread regarding an ACOC member on your side of the pond who had reproduced the Bristol tray and had some available in 2009. Try this link:
   
   http://www.acownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1205&SearchTerms=tool,tray
   
   If you have any trouble with any of these links, just click the search button on the top of the forum page and type in “tool tray”…you’ll get a few more forum posts on the subject as well.
   I see that my sketch of the brake bleeder spanner doesn't show up on the forum post noted above. If you want, I can send you PDF scans of these sketches…I’ll e-mail you via the Forum link to see if you’re interested.
   
   Good luck on your project! [:)]
   
   Best,
   
   John

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / New Correct Ace,Aceca,Greyhound & Cobra Fuel Caps
« on: August 09, 2013, 07:35:21 »
Thanks Keith & Gerry for staying on top of this endeavor though all the ups & downs! Your time and effort to deliver a quality product is appreciated. I look forward to receiving my cap...whenever it arrives.[:)]
   
   John
   AEX521

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General Forum / Original or long time owners
« on: August 04, 2013, 00:13:29 »
I believe there are a large number of AC owner’s who have either owned their cars for years, or their cars have been in the same family for years. My Aceca has been in our family since 1968 or 45 years…and in my garage since 2000…and likely to remain in our family for many more years![:D]
   
   John AEX521

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / gear knob
« on: October 08, 2012, 06:05:59 »
Lew,
   
   Nice looking car! Thanks for sharing the photos. Good to see that you're making progress.
   
   John

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / REPORT - New splined stub axle's from Winchester
« on: October 04, 2012, 22:19:00 »
I apologize if I hijacked this thread with the photos of my axle failures. I thought that providing photos of the stock arrangement might help people visualize the inherent problems that have led to the need for a new solution and prompt some thoughts to help solve Rob’s concerns. Nigel Winchester’s axle design looks like a good way to resolve this situation and I hope the solution is as simple as adding a castellated nut and split pin as can be seen in the photo of the stock axle and mentioned in one of the earlier posts.
   
   In my case, Robin suggested that the hub might have been loose on the shaft. Does anyone know if there’s a need to re-torque the axle nuts after some particular mileage interval (with the stock set-up)? I certainly want to maintain good axle health on my Aceca going forward.[:)]
   
   Thanks,
   
   John

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / REPORT - New splined stub axle's from Winchester
« on: October 02, 2012, 03:35:10 »
quote:
Originally posted by Robin A Woolmer
   

    If there is a stress riser due to the sharp corners then maybe one could consider a radiused slot in the shaft & fit the keys with rounded tops to engage into the shaft slots? it needs a little imagination.
   

   
   Robin
   
   My father broke at least two axles over the over the many years he drove my Aceca as a daily driver. Each time they broke in the way Shep describes…“a crack which starts where the keyway is machined”. No racing involved…just the torque of the hipo 289 taking its toll at intervals over 120,000 miles. When the axles were removed for a recent rebuild one keyway was observed to have enlarged to nearly twice its normal width. I noted that the keys were cut square (causing a “sharp corner”), so I had new ones shaped to fit the radius slot as you have suggested. I believe this not only potentially reduces the stress point as you describe, but also distributes the load over a slightly longer length of the keyway. Time will tell how well this works over the next 120K miles.[;)] At least I have two more spare axles to use up.
   
   The following pictures should help everyone see what I have explained. A second Keyway may be a viable option although I don’t know how hard it would be to pull an axle with a second Key.
   
   John
   
   
   
   New Axle - From early 80’s AC Works stock
   
   
   Worn Axel - Note larger elongation near bottom of keyway slot indicating increased stress at this point
   
   
   Broken Axle – note break occurred at bottom end of slot where the increased elongation of the slot was noted above.
   
   
   Wow, my first time at posting photos and it worked. This is fun! [:D]

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Monterey Vintage Week
« on: September 07, 2012, 17:09:16 »
quote:
Between 2001 and 2010, was it owned by Alastair Caldwell..[?]
   

   Keith,
   
   When I first saw Ron’s car come up for sale a number of years ago I also thought it might be Alastair’s Aceca…with the La Carrera PanAmericana connection and the vivid red color. But it appears not to be the case. Here’s a link to Alastair’s website.
   
    http://www.alastaircaldwell.com/the-cars/alastairs-cars-index/ac-aceca/
   
   You can see Alastair’s Aceca has a number of differences such as no hood scoop, no side vents, different roofs…and a different registration number. Great similarities in use though…both cars heavily campaigned![:D]
   
   Btw - There was a great article on one of Alistar’s La Carrera runs in the March 2000 edition of ACtion...and another article about a year later.
   
   John[:)]

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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / mk1 cox and cob
« on: August 29, 2012, 23:18:57 »
quote:
c. What front upright/steering arm/brake caliper configuration is fitted to 'Aceca 289'?
   

   
   Thanks for posting the detailed comparison and photos of the ACE prototype and the Cobra layout. To answer your question - my Aceca has drum brakes and the steering arms were custom fabricated and welded directly to the original uprights.
   
   Were there possible clearance problems with the 289 (width of the V8 engine or length where the crank pulley extends vs. the strait 6) preventing routing of the steering column or placement of the rack to the rear? Maybe there was some advantage to making the geometry work better to reduce bump steering with the rack up front. These questions may be hard to answer.
   
   John

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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / mk1 cox and cob
« on: August 29, 2012, 17:14:31 »
Good informative thread!
   
   One question I have is why AC designers chose to place the rack in front of the suspension tower in the Cobra rather than aft of the tower as Tojeiro had placed it in the ACE prototype? Many R&P conversions have been successfully made to ACE/Aceca’s using Tojeiro’s placement of the rack (e.g. Ben Yates design); however, my Aceca (which has a 289) was converted to R&P in the late 60/early 70’s by placing the rack in front of the suspension rack a-la-Cobra. Does anyone know where the rack was placed in the conversion of early Cobras that originally had Bishop Cam steering?

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General Forum / 2013 International in the USA
« on: August 13, 2012, 22:48:35 »
Keith,
   
   Yes, I’m excited about the prospects of an ACOC International possibly running through my backyard (Sonoma County). I might not be able to justify running the whole event, and I’d have to have a running car (minor details)…but I’d certainly plan on catching up with the group along the way to meet up with fellow AC owners from both sides of the pond. A track day at Sonoma Raceway would be grand![:D]
   
   If all goes well, It sounds like you would plan on shipping your car back from Seattle or Vancouver…so that you can reunite it with its old stomping grounds.[;)]
   
   John

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General Forum / 2013 International in the USA
« on: August 13, 2012, 01:30:52 »
Gus,
   
   If you haven’t already done so, I’d suggest that you talk to Jim Feldman regarding recommendations for routes, lodgings, and attractions. He participates in the California Mille every year, and could probably share some ideas for routes and vintage car friendly accommodations / attractions in California (maybe even a copy of some old itineraries and route maps to build from…).  No sense in reinventing the wheel if someone else has been their already! Jim will likely be in Monterey this week showing one of his many AC’s that he has in his fleet.
   
   PS – There are also a number of other AC’s that participate in California Mille.
   
   Good Luck with your efforts to put together an International gathering in the US.
   
   Cheers,
   
   John

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / "Period Correct" Racing Tyres
« on: June 27, 2012, 05:27:36 »
Rob,
   
   FYI - I ran across a vintage 1956 account of an AC Ace running the 1956 Sebring 12 hour in the August 2007 issue of ACtion Archives. It just happens to mention that Hap Dressel, who successfully completed the race in an AC powered Ace, was running Michelin X tires filled with Nitrogen (at 45psi rear and 39psi front).
   
   I hope all works out with getting your car prepared for Laguna Seca in August.
   
   John

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / BE 646
« on: June 06, 2012, 07:29:44 »
quote:
Originally posted by Klassik Metall
   
Hello Rob,
   
   If you are also looking for a heavy duty replacement for the stub axle/hub assembly, then a
   stronger version that does away with the problematic taper and keyway arrangement, is now available from Nigel Winchester ( Tel. 0044 7831 433 100).
   
   He has an advert for these parts in this months ACtion.
   
   Best regards Luke.
   

   Luke,
   
   Thanks for pointing out the new splined stub axels that Nigel Winchester is supplying (I paged right by them this month). These certainly look like they will remedy the problem. I have two stub axel paper weights (broken clean where the keyway ends) in a box of spare parts my dad gave me with my car, and one axel removed from my car during restoration was nearing failure with the keyway enlarged to nearly twice the normal width.[:(] This is understandable with the hipo 289 I have producing about 270 hp, or a race prepared Bristol powered Aceca like Rob’s. The stub axels are certainly a weak link in the Ace / Aceca design.
   
   Rob,
   
   You will have to let me know how the new sub axels from Nigel perform. It was good to meet up with you last weekend at the Sonoma Historic Motorsports Festival…Sorry to hear you had problems on Sunday. Hope your back in the running for the Monterey Historics in August.[:)]
   
   Best Regards,
   
   John
   AEX 521

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Aceca Chase Scenes in 1965 French Movie
« on: May 01, 2012, 08:04:04 »
Yes Ouch, but look closely as it appears the Aceca emerges from the barn unscathed.  It's not until the next scene where they show the damage. And...the other two cars emerge from the barn with no damage before running into the haystack and into the pond. Amazing...simply amazing how that can happen! [:D][:D]

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Wood under the roof in an Aceca?
« on: March 02, 2012, 06:11:11 »
Peter,
   
   I understand (as Greg indicates) that the wood on the roof is typical for an Aceca with a traditional “drop” type headliner. My Aceca (AEX521) has a traditional headliner and the wood frame, which I understand is there to support the headliner; although, I can’t comment on how it’s attached since I didn’t see mine being installed. I don’t believe Acecas with the glued on headlines have the wood frames. Maybe Greg or Gus can let us know if their cars have the wood frame and glued on headliner.
   
   I used to think that only the early Aceca’s had the traditional “drop” headliners, but I’ve seen pictures of later cars with the “drop” headliners.
   
   John

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