My Hawk is currenty for sale, link to adverts below
https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1473220
https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/13501479
Regards
Stuart
for sale Hawk 289
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Very nice pics.
I think I have a case of garage envy.
I think I have a case of garage envy.
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I like the colour albeit I thought Aston racing green was a tad paler.
I feel the need to visit B &Q and get some paint mixed up for the garage door.
Best of luck with the sale Stuart.
Are you willing to divulge what you did to the Inlet manifold. I have modified my water flow but feel it could be better.
Peter C
I feel the need to visit B &Q and get some paint mixed up for the garage door.
Best of luck with the sale Stuart.
Are you willing to divulge what you did to the Inlet manifold. I have modified my water flow but feel it could be better.
Peter C
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Hi Peter
i think the colour on the photographs varies, it is actually quite a pale green. If it isn't sold by then i will take Hawk to Silverstone Classic so you can check it out if you are going.
the manifold modification i did was recommended by someone who built and raced Rover V8's and is as follows (you can do it on the car if you are careful but i did it when manifold was off)
http://how-to-build-a-pilgrim-sumo.wiki ... e-plumbing
look for the bit on "Rover V8 and Edelbrock Performer Manifold Cooling Mod". i also fitted a coupling with a schrader valve at the highest part of the cooling system which made bleeding any air really simple (i have pics of this too if you need).
i think the colour on the photographs varies, it is actually quite a pale green. If it isn't sold by then i will take Hawk to Silverstone Classic so you can check it out if you are going.
the manifold modification i did was recommended by someone who built and raced Rover V8's and is as follows (you can do it on the car if you are careful but i did it when manifold was off)
http://how-to-build-a-pilgrim-sumo.wiki ... e-plumbing
look for the bit on "Rover V8 and Edelbrock Performer Manifold Cooling Mod". i also fitted a coupling with a schrader valve at the highest part of the cooling system which made bleeding any air really simple (i have pics of this too if you need).
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Thanks Stuart I’d love to see the car. I’m at Silverstone on Sat.
Perhaps you are correct it’s merely the photo making it appear a tad darker.
Ref the Edlebrock mod that’s a yes, I have drilled a 5mm holes through to both 1 & 2 water ports but I had heard stories of bigger drills being used. I have also added a 5 mm hole through the stat by way of getting water to flow earlier.
It mostly works but I still see the temp appear to rise following any exertion of the loud peddle. They say the Rover lump should run warm. E.g. 90 is better than 80.
I did wonder if the small bypass hole going into a bigger bore might create a Venturi effect which would then be taking water away from the stat back to the outlets of 1 & 2. I guess it still helps it mix and raise the temp in the stat housing.
Peter C
Perhaps you are correct it’s merely the photo making it appear a tad darker.
Ref the Edlebrock mod that’s a yes, I have drilled a 5mm holes through to both 1 & 2 water ports but I had heard stories of bigger drills being used. I have also added a 5 mm hole through the stat by way of getting water to flow earlier.
It mostly works but I still see the temp appear to rise following any exertion of the loud peddle. They say the Rover lump should run warm. E.g. 90 is better than 80.
I did wonder if the small bypass hole going into a bigger bore might create a Venturi effect which would then be taking water away from the stat back to the outlets of 1 & 2. I guess it still helps it mix and raise the temp in the stat housing.
Peter C
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Hi Peter
I'm at Silverstone on Sunday so not sure our paths will cross.
Regards Stuart
I'm at Silverstone on Sunday so not sure our paths will cross.
Regards Stuart
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Hawk for sale at new lower price
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car will be at Silverstone on Sunday 28th (weather permitting) in case anyone wants to have a look at it