Ivan is a wealth of information, and between him and John, they can build any car from a pile of parts and make it work better than before. That Offy is a gem. Let's not forget Suzy and her wonderful camera work also. Cheers!
Each episode I learn something new about how this car works and how it was constructed. The other thing is that having lived in dirt track territory my whole life, I have seen several of these cars up close and your build is so very clean and tidy it's impressive. Looking at it being assembled it could be any number of vintage formula racers in my opinion. Well done and I look forward to a brilliant finish. Be careful in those other countries, Ivan and Suzie.
For the injector test just lay them out at full pressure and open the throttle. If they are spraying a nice mist you’re good. If they have needle spray they need a clean.
KK midgets offered a variety of suspension arrangements but that cross torsion bar rear is a much later modification. Most popular was a four "parallel bar" suspension with torsion fron and rear or the cross spring front/parallel torsion bar rear. The big Kurtis Kraft book has all the details.
Ivan/Susi Can you tell us a bit more about “old” John. His history, is he retired, training, is there anything he can’t do? 24:43 He seems like the unsung hero of Ivan’s operation. Paul
John has worked with my grandfather on and off for years. He has been there since the beginning when my grandad opened his bugatti business. He is a legend 🙌
All that Hilborn type injection stuff can also be found on the very many Nostalgia Top Fuel Dragsters running in USA and some in Europe and U.K. as well. The Oberg oil screens were being used on Top Fuel cars in (I think) the 70's & '80's.
Looking forward to Ivan & Suzie's adventures down unduh. Recently watched series from Kiwi Classics and Customs where Chris showed a slew of wonderful cars we just don't see in the Northern Hemisphere.
I know our shop has purchased that type of round brake pad in the past fifteen years but I'm not sure exactly where. It might have been Speedway Motors in Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. We had a Lola T-250 which had been retrofitted with Airheart brakes, I believe, also, there were two sizes of those type of brake pads available. Ours required the smaller. I would predict that someone out there still sells them.
Re the spark plugs. In the USA there is a famous model aeroplane engine maker ( Nelson) . They have been making engine glow plugs with that seat ( seal) for years. It only seals at the tapered bottom of the plug.
I'm just wondering Ivan, would the temporary oil Filter be any better on the return line to the tank, my head is telling me that it is then saving the tank from contamination. Just a thought. I think what you do is second to none and as always I can't wait until the next upload 👍
I don’t know but would ask you would the distance of the spark plug be relevant to the fuel you are using i.e. might vary between petrol, petrol ethanol or pure ethanol?
Ivan is a wealth of information, and between him and John, they can build any car from a pile of parts and make it work better than before. That Offy is a gem. Let's not forget Suzy and her wonderful camera work also. Cheers!
Best thing on TH-cam!.
Quality information and top banter between Suzie and Ivan....
Thanks all that give their time up to make these.
Its only when I met you, Darling!! Ivan you are killing us, statement for 2025! Thanks to both off you for having us around!
Really appreciate the detailed explanation and reasoning. The Pills were a treat, handling fuel pressure. Analog rules.
Each episode I learn something new about how this car works and how it was constructed. The other thing is that having lived in dirt track territory my whole life, I have seen several of these cars up close and your build is so very clean and tidy it's impressive. Looking at it being assembled it could be any number of vintage formula racers in my opinion. Well done and I look forward to a brilliant finish. Be careful in those other countries, Ivan and Suzie.
fantastic as always , the midget is looking great and love your attention to detail too
For the injector test just lay them out at full pressure and open the throttle. If they are spraying a nice mist you’re good. If they have needle spray they need a clean.
Bloody fascinating!
happy and safe travels !
KK midgets offered a variety of suspension arrangements but that cross torsion bar rear is a much later modification. Most popular was a four "parallel bar" suspension with torsion fron and rear or the cross spring front/parallel torsion bar rear. The big Kurtis Kraft book has all the details.
Nice to see Ivan's bell housing is all tickety-boo and shiny. 🤭
Can't wait to see this running. 🙂
Cant wait to see the car complete and running. Hopefully not too long now.
Ivan/Susi
Can you tell us a bit more about “old” John.
His history, is he retired, training, is there anything he can’t do? 24:43
He seems like the unsung hero of Ivan’s operation.
Paul
John has worked with my grandfather on and off for years. He has been there since the beginning when my grandad opened his bugatti business.
He is a legend 🙌
All that Hilborn type injection stuff can also be found on the very many Nostalgia Top Fuel Dragsters running in USA and some in Europe and U.K. as well. The Oberg oil screens were being used on Top Fuel cars in (I think) the 70's & '80's.
Looking forward to Ivan & Suzie's adventures down unduh. Recently watched series from Kiwi Classics and Customs where Chris showed a slew of wonderful cars we just don't see in the Northern Hemisphere.
I know our shop has purchased that type of round brake pad in the past fifteen years but I'm not sure exactly where. It might have been Speedway Motors in Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. We had a Lola T-250 which had been retrofitted with Airheart brakes, I believe, also, there were two sizes of those type of brake pads available. Ours required the smaller. I would predict that someone out there still sells them.
Looks fabulous!
Cannot wait to you drive it ! If you are going to Prescott on Aug 2 & 3 I hop to see you there.
Thank you for the detailed explanation of the assemblies involved !
Re the spark plugs. In the USA there is a famous model aeroplane engine maker ( Nelson) . They have been making engine glow plugs with that seat ( seal) for years. It only seals at the tapered bottom of the plug.
Please tell us about your 2-litre Porsche! Fantastic video as always Team Shed :)
Just a legend...
Best look at a Offy/Miller/Drake ever❤
hi guys all the best for 2025 its coming on now looking good cheers stay safe .
Another awesome video from you, thanks and keep them coming soon.
I'm just wondering Ivan, would the temporary oil Filter be any better on the return line to the tank, my head is telling me that it is then saving the tank from contamination. Just a thought. I think what you do is second to none and as always I can't wait until the next upload 👍
Perfect timing
I don’t know but would ask you would the distance of the spark plug be relevant to the fuel you are using i.e. might vary between petrol, petrol ethanol or pure ethanol?
Is the fuel tank lined ?
Brake pads look at 1970+ Suzuki bikes GT s round
Not quite sure why Ivan is wearing the Old Man Steptoe gloves 😟