June2015 TappetTappet ChatterChatter Tappet Chatter Journal of the MG Car Club of Canberra Number 398 June 2015 0413 646 321 2 MG Car Club Canberra June 2015 Tappet Chatter Number 398 June 2015 Contents: Official Journal of the MG Car Club Canberra Inc Office Bearers 4 ABN: 49 156 199 381 President's Piece 5 Editors Message 7 Correspondence to: Torque 8 Post Office Box 4141 Geelong Revival 13 Weston Creek ACT 2611 Autumn Weekend Away A Newbies Thoughts 15 Truing Wire Wheels part 2 19 Monthly Meetings are held Vintage Tyres return to Australia 25 on the second Thursday of each month, (except Sporting Report 26 January), at St Peter's Club Calendar 28 Anglican Church Hall, cnr of Midweek Meanders 29 Parkinson St & Watling Pl, Cars of the Tour of Africaans 33 Weston at 7:45pm. The Key to Modern Motoring MGZT 34 May Club Run—Roses Café 42 Banking Details MG6 versus Skoda Octavia 44 BSB: 633-000 Help Line 43 Account: 144920741 Marquet 44 Account Name: MG Car Club Canberra Inc Cover photograph A ‘Lunchtime Natter’ is held at Weston Park, Yarralumla (first picnic spot on the right) each Tuesday from 12.30pm. The MG Car Club Canberra Inc. accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of articles, correspondence, opinions and advertisements contained herein. Articles may be copied for President Greg, going so fast in his BL Midget that his publication by Car Clubs, but solid graphite tungsten composite aerial is bending with an acknowledgement and the force! due accreditation is expected. Acknowledgments – the editorial team says thank Printed Post Approved you to all who contributed articles and photographs for 100003009 the magazine. Please send contributions for the July 2015 magazine to the Editor by Friday 26 June 2015 at: [email protected] June 2015 Tappet Chatter 3 MG CAR CLUB CANBERRA INC. LIFE MEMBERS: Margaret Brown OAM, Peter Daley, Malcolm Robertson, Ian Holden, Brian Oxley and Kent Brown. COMMITTEE 2014 - 2015 President: Greg Whitfield 0498 107 658 [email protected] Treasurer: Laurie Gardiner 6293 4191 (h) 0418 488 931 [email protected] Secretary: Trevor Clement 6231 3353(h) 0411 102 759 [email protected] Committee Member: Graeme Rossiter (02) 6288 2477 (h) 0431 930 710 (Display Events) [email protected] Public Officer: Trevor Clement See above Committee Member: Kent Brown 6255 4943 or 0412 558 029 (Sporting & Vice President) [email protected] Committee Member: Mark Horsfield 0415 400 044 (Editor) [email protected] Committee Member: Trevor Finklaire 0408 612 336 (Social) [email protected] NON COMMITTEE 2013 - 2014 CACTMC Delegates: Graeme Rossiter see above Laurie Gardiner see above Social Program Coordinators: Trevor Finklaire 0408 612 336 [email protected] Graeme Corbett 6299 4920, 0437 679 497 [email protected] Registrar CRS Historic Plates: Greg Whitfield see above (Northside) Robert Chilman 0412 024 228 (Southside) [email protected] Regalia: Peter & Val Long 6227 0643 [email protected] Club Library: John Cooper 6288 8093 [email protected] CAMS Delegate: Kent Brown see above Natmeet Coordinator (2015) Graeme Rossiter see above Club Car Trailer: Contact: Laurie Gardiner see above Tappet Chatter Distribution: Trevor Finklaire see above Club Workshop & E quipment Laurie Gardiner (02) 6293 4191 Webmaster: Mark Horsfield see abpve 4 MG Car Club Canberra June 2015 President’s Piece hilst many might seek to hibernate or head to more W northern climes with the arrival of winter, we are nevertheless spoilt for choice for club activities this month with a range to satisfy whatever tickles your fancy. We have the second motorkhana for the year on 21st June at the Sutton Rd, Transport Industries Skills Centre near Quean- beyan. If you haven’t been to one of these before I would thoroughly recommend it as a day out. In addition to MGs you will see a range of other vehicles of all ages competing as well as some spectacular driving. You will be well catered for with a sausage sizzle by the Girl Guides and a nice relaxing day. Or you can help with the running of the event; volunteers are always wanted for the range of jobs neces- sary. We also have a chance to battle with the Frogs at the annual Battle of Waterloo display. More details are in Tappet Chatter. Then we have the monthly club run, midweek meander and generally a night or two in the month where a bunch of northsiders and southsiders get together in respective local cafes or restaurants for a meal. You will be aware that a sub-committee has been looking at the issue of Tappet Chatter and how we will manage the magazine into the future. The final report has now been submitted to the Committee. Members had earlier been informed of the review at a meeting and in Tappet Chatter. The Committee will now review the final report and decide on a way ahead. Membership prices have risen for the first time in over a decade so please ensure the correct amount is paid, particularly when making electronic payments. For those with Concessionally Registered Vehicles remember that a condition of this registration is that you are a financial member of the club. To that end you should renew your membership by 01 July to protect this concession. Many will have seen in various MG forums that we are celebrating the 60th anni- versary of the introduction of the MGA this year. We are also commiserating the 10th anniversary of the end of MG as we knew the original company. Indeed it was in June 2005 that the “fire sale” of new stock was auctioned off in Australia follow- ing the collapse of MG. How the wheel turns. On that point, just because it is a tad cooler now, keep those MG wheels turning. We all know how stiff and sore our joints become if we don’t remain mobile. Your classic marque will thank you by raising the level of your happy hormones and keeping you healthy and warm!! Cheerio for now, but meantime, In your Marques...get set...Go Greg Whitfield June 2015 Tappet Chatter 5 6 MG Car Club Canberra June 2015 Editors Message Battle of Waterloo Sunday June 21 Rond Terrace he annual Battle of Waterloo, will be held on Sunday 21 June 2015 at T Rond Terrace, located at the bottom end of Anzac Parade. Unfortu- nately this date clashes with our Club Motorkhana at the TISC on Sutton Road. This year the event will be to commemorate the 200th anniversary of this famous Battle in 1815. Entry to and egress from the event will be via Constitution Avenue, then to Wendouree Drive next to the ASIO building. The entry/exit is opposite Blun- dells Cottage and will be signposted. The sign at the entrance will designate an advisory speed limit of 5kph, and an official in a fluoro vest will guide cars to their respective locations. All cars will be parked on red granite area next to the lake. Drip trays are required. Coffee, tea, drink and food will be available on site, and ablutions facilities are located adjacent in Commonwealth Park. Door prizes comprising bottles of “The Arrogant Frog” (donated by Shannons) will be door prizes to be drawn towards the end of the event. So stick around in case you are a winner. Otherwise the event is to be glass free. The event will be cancelled if there are forecast high or gusty winds or if there is rain. Advice as to any cancellation will be posted the day before on the ACT Council of Motor Clubs website and via email to participating clubs. Event Schedule Set up at 9am; Event 10am to 3pm; Take down and clean up from 3pm. Mark Horsfield June 2015 Tappet Chatter 7 Torque MG Car Club Canberra on the Web Website: (http://mgcccanberra.org.au) View our website for information on upcoming events, past events and Gallery's Facebook Social Page: (https://www.facebook.com/groups/MGCCCSocial) See what other club members are doing, interesting articles from around the web, or, just catching up or chatting. MG tools going up for grabs. The committee agreed that this was an opportunity that should not be missed, so our trusty money monger, Laurie Gardiner, was despatched to the garage sale with chequebook in hand. Laurie arrived early, and so did a member for the Mini Car Club Win a trip on the 2015 Goodwood Revival Tour Click here for details or go to http:// shannonsinsurance.cmail2.com/t/y-l- iuhljyt-jiulukirui-iu/ New Tools for the Workshop A valve refacer and associated ome of you may know that Bill S Wood, owner of Morwood Mo- tors—the old MG dealer, had a ga- rage sale the other weekend. Club member Peter Dalton, a long time friend of Bill, informed the committee that Bill was having this garage sale and that there would be specialist A hub puller 8 MG Car Club Canberra June 2015 of Canberra. As they both had been advised by Bill (through second hand sources) they decided that they would rummage together through Bill’s bits and found a treasure trove of goodies. The Mini club absconded with specialist mini tools, and Laurie came away with some great bargains Valve refacer associated components in the MG tool department. and grinding stones And all for the princely sum of $210.00. A worthwhile investment for club members for many years to come. These tools are available for use by club members at the Club workshop facility at 25 Yallourn Street Fyshwick. More valve refacer components a pneumatic grease gun and battery Inner Wheel Rim Maintenance (submitted by Geoff P) eading that excellent article on R wire wheel maintenance (May TC) brought back the memory of a practice employed by the military to preserve the inner part of a wheel rim which most members rarely see.