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New notes added to the two workshop notes series

Workshop notes
They are a valuable store of useful technical information and tips . All contributions from fellow members of notes with maintenance and spares tips.
Contents listing - V8NOTES
Contents listing - RV8NOTES

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V8NOTES
Started in early 1979 the series is now in the 18th Volume and has reached 656 notes. That's an average of 1.23 new notes per month since 1979.

RV8NOTES
Started in September 1999 the series is now in the 13th volume and has reached 485 notes. That's an average of 1.62 new notes per month since 1999.

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4 new V8NOTES

653. Replacement hot air shroud to air cleaner ducting
Jonathan Stein reports finding a useful source of replacement ducting. (May 2023)
Jonathan Stein

654. Stahlbus sump drain valve
Peter Berry describes how he purchased a very handy oil drain valve and pipe to avoid the inevitable hot oil running down his arms when the original sump plug is released. (June 2023) Peter Berry

655. Vitesse 5-speed gearbox conversion
The note explains how Peter Berry considered the options when faced with his early Factory V8 gearbox starting to show signs of age and wear. (June 2023) Peter Berry

656. Thin wall spark plug sockets
Note on the availability of thin wall spark plug sockets for MGV8s. (July 2023) Victor Smith

3 new RV8NOTES

483. Improved front side lights
John Brown's note on LED replacement front side light bulbs followed his looking at increasing the quality of his front side lights as from time to time he felt other car drivers do not appear to see his Woodcote Green RV8. He replaced the original bulbs with ‘Daylight White LED bulbs which give a whiter light closer to other running lights. (June 2023) John Brown

484. Replacement numberplate bulbs
John Brown sent in this note on fitting LED replacement rear number plate light bulbs. (June 2023) John Brown

485. Thin wall spark plug sockets
Note on the availability of thin wall spark plug sockets for MGV8s. (July 2023)
Victor Smith