4000Km South African trip in 2 Mk3 Interceptors
- Philip Lochner
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4000Km South African trip in 2 Mk3 Interceptors
Yep, guaranteed to make me smile - a lot!
On Sat 22 April we depart on this trip, taking the long way to Knysna where our trip climaxes with the Knysna Motor show on Sunday 30 April where I believe we might have 4 Interceptors, one of which will hopefully be the only FF in South Africa. Here's the route we intend to take, going there on Google Maps : https://tinyurl.com/k4d7xa9" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
A friend and his wife will be driving one of my two Interceptors and I will drive the other. We'll swop every now and then to experience both cars as we go along.
The previous time I did this trip in my 74, the best fuel consumption I got was 7.2 Km/L. It was on that trip that I discovered that the coolant thermostat did not work very well and kept the engine running well below 80degC where warmup enrichment stops. This meant it was running richer than it should during much of our trip. Improving on that figure will just sweeten the deal!
I'll try post pics and updates whenever possible.
Best regards
Philip
Mk3 7.2 #128/8120 Jan 73 http://tinyurl.com/hsjucm5
Mk3 7.2 #2240.9677 May '74 modified:
Fuel injected: http://tinyurl.com/qyrx93f
GM 4L60e 4-sp transmission: http://tinyurl.com/qxlwk95
Philip
Mk3 7.2 #128/8120 Jan 73 http://tinyurl.com/hsjucm5
Mk3 7.2 #2240.9677 May '74 modified:
Fuel injected: http://tinyurl.com/qyrx93f
GM 4L60e 4-sp transmission: http://tinyurl.com/qxlwk95
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Re: 4000Km South African trip in 2 Mk3 Interceptors
Sound and looks like an Interesting trip. Good luck and will be nice to see some photos.
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Re: 4000Km South African trip in 2 Mk3 Interceptors
Good luck with the trip. Looks fantastic.
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Re: 4000Km South African trip in 2 Mk3 Interceptors
Wish I was doing it. Driving my favourite car through my favourite country looking forward to a braai and a beer at the end of a day, how much closer to heaven could you get?
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- Philip Lochner
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Re: 4000Km South African trip in 2 Mk3 Interceptors
TWO beers?Chris_R wrote:
Wish I was doing it. Driving my favourite car through my favourite country looking forward to a braai and a beer at the end of a day, how much closer to heaven could you get?
Best regards
Philip
Mk3 7.2 #128/8120 Jan 73 http://tinyurl.com/hsjucm5
Mk3 7.2 #2240.9677 May '74 modified:
Fuel injected: http://tinyurl.com/qyrx93f
GM 4L60e 4-sp transmission: http://tinyurl.com/qxlwk95
Philip
Mk3 7.2 #128/8120 Jan 73 http://tinyurl.com/hsjucm5
Mk3 7.2 #2240.9677 May '74 modified:
Fuel injected: http://tinyurl.com/qyrx93f
GM 4L60e 4-sp transmission: http://tinyurl.com/qxlwk95
Re: 4000Km South African trip in 2 Mk3 Interceptors
Good luck Phillip - sounds an awesome trip. Hope you enjoy every mile.
Re: 4000Km South African trip in 2 Mk3 Interceptors
I sure hope you're going to take some video and share with us!
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- Clive Bishop
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Re: 4000Km South African trip in 2 Mk3 Interceptors
You going back the same way or a convoluted trip back via Plet, PE, est London and Durban then north ??
Looks like I will miss you by 4 days in Knysna if plans work out for a quick, late planned trip......maybe another time catch up in Centurian again
Looks like I will miss you by 4 days in Knysna if plans work out for a quick, late planned trip......maybe another time catch up in Centurian again
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1973 Jensen Healey Mk 1 11362 - Magenta - Owned by Lindsey
1972 Jensen Healey Mk 1 10343 - Sadly too far gone and so now a donor car
1973 Jensen Healey Mk 1 12504 - Sold for potential restoration / racer
1973 Jensen Healey Mk 1 11362 - Magenta - Owned by Lindsey
1972 Jensen Healey Mk 1 10343 - Sadly too far gone and so now a donor car
1973 Jensen Healey Mk 1 12504 - Sold for potential restoration / racer
- Philip Lochner
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Re: 4000Km South African trip in 2 Mk3 Interceptors
Dash cam is going with! Also my cell phone and Nikon D5300. So, yes pics and video!Twright55 wrote:I sure hope you're going to take some video and share with us!
Best regards
Philip
Mk3 7.2 #128/8120 Jan 73 http://tinyurl.com/hsjucm5
Mk3 7.2 #2240.9677 May '74 modified:
Fuel injected: http://tinyurl.com/qyrx93f
GM 4L60e 4-sp transmission: http://tinyurl.com/qxlwk95
Philip
Mk3 7.2 #128/8120 Jan 73 http://tinyurl.com/hsjucm5
Mk3 7.2 #2240.9677 May '74 modified:
Fuel injected: http://tinyurl.com/qyrx93f
GM 4L60e 4-sp transmission: http://tinyurl.com/qxlwk95
- Philip Lochner
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Re: 4000Km South African trip in 2 Mk3 Interceptors
Nope, shortest route home. Bad planning on your part!! Serves you right for not letting me know your plans Are you coming for the Hill Climb?Clive Bishop wrote:You going back the same way or a convoluted trip back via Plet, PE, est London and Durban then north ??
Looks like I will miss you by 4 days in Knysna if plans work out for a quick, late planned trip......maybe another time catch up in Centurian again
Best regards
Philip
Mk3 7.2 #128/8120 Jan 73 http://tinyurl.com/hsjucm5
Mk3 7.2 #2240.9677 May '74 modified:
Fuel injected: http://tinyurl.com/qyrx93f
GM 4L60e 4-sp transmission: http://tinyurl.com/qxlwk95
Philip
Mk3 7.2 #128/8120 Jan 73 http://tinyurl.com/hsjucm5
Mk3 7.2 #2240.9677 May '74 modified:
Fuel injected: http://tinyurl.com/qyrx93f
GM 4L60e 4-sp transmission: http://tinyurl.com/qxlwk95
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Re: 4000Km South African trip in 2 Mk3 Interceptors
No nothing to do with that, work dictates when and where I go....was planning on being in CPT this week, but that was cancelled and Durban in mid May has been put off.....seems every time I plan a trip to ZA at the moment something goes wrong and so it is all cancelled.
Maybe in Louis Trichard area in September or October and so will transit ORT and maybe stop off again and meet up with you at home?
Once plans are ever definite will let you know.
Maybe in Louis Trichard area in September or October and so will transit ORT and maybe stop off again and meet up with you at home?
Once plans are ever definite will let you know.
1973 Interceptor Mk III 136/8332 - Moss Green
1973 Jensen Healey Mk 1 11362 - Magenta - Owned by Lindsey
1972 Jensen Healey Mk 1 10343 - Sadly too far gone and so now a donor car
1973 Jensen Healey Mk 1 12504 - Sold for potential restoration / racer
1973 Jensen Healey Mk 1 11362 - Magenta - Owned by Lindsey
1972 Jensen Healey Mk 1 10343 - Sadly too far gone and so now a donor car
1973 Jensen Healey Mk 1 12504 - Sold for potential restoration / racer
- Philip Lochner
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Re: 4000Km South African trip in 2 Mk3 Interceptors
Most welcome!Clive Bishop wrote: maybe stop off again and meet up with you at home?
Once plans are ever definite will let you know.
Best regards
Philip
Mk3 7.2 #128/8120 Jan 73 http://tinyurl.com/hsjucm5
Mk3 7.2 #2240.9677 May '74 modified:
Fuel injected: http://tinyurl.com/qyrx93f
GM 4L60e 4-sp transmission: http://tinyurl.com/qxlwk95
Philip
Mk3 7.2 #128/8120 Jan 73 http://tinyurl.com/hsjucm5
Mk3 7.2 #2240.9677 May '74 modified:
Fuel injected: http://tinyurl.com/qyrx93f
GM 4L60e 4-sp transmission: http://tinyurl.com/qxlwk95
Re: 4000Km South African trip in 2 Mk3 Interceptors
have a nice trip - i am so jealous
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- Philip Lochner
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Re: 4000Km South African trip in 2 Mk3 Interceptors
Made it all the way to Bonnievale - About 1400km so far. Only trouble is the TX-valve on the '73's aircon system decided to block on the way. Got it replaced in Oudtshoorn today.
'74 is giving 7.2 - 7.4 km/L
'73 is around 5.8 km/L
A well known pub on Route 62 between Ladismith and Barrydale. Not sure why....
'74 is giving 7.2 - 7.4 km/L
'73 is around 5.8 km/L
A well known pub on Route 62 between Ladismith and Barrydale. Not sure why....
Best regards
Philip
Mk3 7.2 #128/8120 Jan 73 http://tinyurl.com/hsjucm5
Mk3 7.2 #2240.9677 May '74 modified:
Fuel injected: http://tinyurl.com/qyrx93f
GM 4L60e 4-sp transmission: http://tinyurl.com/qxlwk95
Philip
Mk3 7.2 #128/8120 Jan 73 http://tinyurl.com/hsjucm5
Mk3 7.2 #2240.9677 May '74 modified:
Fuel injected: http://tinyurl.com/qyrx93f
GM 4L60e 4-sp transmission: http://tinyurl.com/qxlwk95
- Philip Lochner
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Re: 4000Km South African trip in 2 Mk3 Interceptors
The hotel in Prince Albert where we had supper last night. One of the best meals I've had in many years...
Best regards
Philip
Mk3 7.2 #128/8120 Jan 73 http://tinyurl.com/hsjucm5
Mk3 7.2 #2240.9677 May '74 modified:
Fuel injected: http://tinyurl.com/qyrx93f
GM 4L60e 4-sp transmission: http://tinyurl.com/qxlwk95
Philip
Mk3 7.2 #128/8120 Jan 73 http://tinyurl.com/hsjucm5
Mk3 7.2 #2240.9677 May '74 modified:
Fuel injected: http://tinyurl.com/qyrx93f
GM 4L60e 4-sp transmission: http://tinyurl.com/qxlwk95