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Sally Boothroyd
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President’s Report
Peter Saglietti
President & UK Club Area Representative phone: 0409 336 347
email: president@astonmartin.Org.Au
For some time now we have been planning to increase the quality of our Club magazine. The task at hand requires a small team of capable and dedicated members to effect positive change. Most of all I subscribe to the belief the best way is through Evolution not Revolution. As I write this report we remain hopeful that you will enjoy the new Club magazine format. Together with our new editor Richard Counsel we remain focused on all things Aston involving our members. With renewed interest from our sponsors, the Club is now in a position to be able to produce a quality quarterly magazine.
I am most pleased to report the Club membership has grown to over 100 members for the first time. The committee has worked exceptionally well in placing the Club in a secure position. We have steadily improved our Website, membership material and now magazine. It would be reasonable to inquire what our next important item is for the committee. Like most things you never stop improving and adapting to change. Our focus will be on future event resourcing and planning towards the National in 2019.
Life Members
Charles Williams
Paul Sabine
Barry Watchorn
Jason Vochala
Most pleasing of all is your participation in our events over the year. We have travelled to some remarkable places and discovered many new locations, enjoyed delicious food and wine and above all else the friendship and fun we all have when we get together. As most of you have discovered I am slowly succumbing to the “All Things Aston” syndrome, spending many evenings on Aston Martin matters, locally & abroad. The passion for our Club & the history of Aston Martin is one of my most enjoyable activities. I share this in hope that many of you will join me in this journey.
With well over half the year behind us, we look forward to improving weather for our remaining events in 2016. The Club has planned a string of activities before a very brief Xmas break. Then it all starts again with the National, beginning New Year’s Eve in Tasmania, including two weeks of touring. We would encourage all members to keep your eye on our Club Website events calendar for upcoming event details.
Finally I would like to congratulate our newly elected committee and acknowledge both Richard Shenfield and Chris Shilton, our two retiring committee members for their many years of service. Welcome to all our new members, I encourage you to participate in our upcoming Club events. Last but not least a special thankyou to all who participate and offered to host our fabulous events.
Regards,
Peter Saglietti
Area Representative & President, AMOC Vic 0409336347
Welcome to our New Members
It is our pleasure to welcome the following new members who recently joined our club. Current Members, please introduce yourselves when you meet and make our new members feel welcome and included.
Michael Barbayannis 2009 DB9 Black
Trevor Hone 2010 Rapide Quantum Grey
Alex Moffatt 2007 V8 Vantage Almond Green
David Muir 2016 DB9 GT Ocellus Teal
Suda Ramachandran 2008 V8 Vantage Slate Blue
Antony Toledo 2001 DB7 Silver
Upcoming Events
September/October
Weekend Run to Barossa Valley
October
Andrew & Helens Run
November
AMOC/Zagami Special Run
Concour De Elegance
December
End of Year Dinner
To maintain the success of our club, we need fresh minds and fresh ideas.
Currently, a small number of club members organise various events throughout the year for our enjoyment.
To introduce some variety, we would be delighted if other members could volunteer their time to organise an event (usually a run).
If you know of an interesting location to visit or some enjoyable roads to drive to a nice restaurant for lunch, you’re halfway to organising a run.
Other events could include a social group night out, a Saturday morning “Cars and Coffee” at a workshop, luxury car showroom or man-cave.
Your participation would be well appreciated. If you have some ideas, please contact Keith via events@astonmartin.org.au
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2016
Richard Counsel Editor
email: editor@astonmartin.org.au
Editor’s Report
Well … to quote a famous expression by Arnold Schwarzenegger …“I’m back”.
I was asked by numerous committee members if I would re nominate for the position of editor … and after having had a 5 year hiatus from the “job”, this is the result.
The job of editor is, I guess, one of the most time consuming positions on the committee. Having been here before, I can also honestly say, one that doesn’t seem to get much voluntary support. With that experience in mind, I would like to thank my predecessor, Chris Shilton, who managed to publish 5 years worth of Running AMOC magazines….
It is always difficult to get “content”, and apart from the “regulars” who supported Chris in his task, it was always a battle to get “enough” content to make an edition. Well done Chris!
My modus operandi or approach will be a little more direct. If I do approach you to author a run report or such like, or by chance, you have something of interest for publication, your contribution will really be appreciated.
In the past, this has allowed for a more “home grown” magazine. I will aim for that again.
To date, I have only ever had one refusal of a request, which disheartened me I must say.
I certainly don’t expect your life story, but 10 to 15 minutes in front of the computer generally does the trick, and to be quite honest, isn’t a big imposition!
Sometimes people may be a little apprehensive, or lack confidence in creating something, but I am more than happy to assist in order to knock something together. All I need is the basis! I am lucky in so far as I have good access to photographic content, so this shouldn’t be seen as an impediment.
It also helps with member participation and doesn’t leave the work to a few, as is normally the case.
Over time, you will hopefully see a change in the appearance of the magazine, this being driven by your committee. Watch this space!
Finally, to those that made the effort and contributed to this edition … many thanks! It was nice to get such great support!
Cheers, Richard Counsel Editor
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Just an early reminder to all current members that subs for 2016 are due on 01 Jan 2016. Why so early a reminder? Well many of the club members will be at the National in Tasmania over the renewal period and that very pleasant distraction may result in late payments unless they pay before they go.
So why is this a problem? Am I a money-grabbing treasurer? No, the club is in a sound financial position but there is a specific reason for those members that avail themselves of the very great privilege that is the Victorian Club Permit Scheme to keep their old Astons etc. on the road. As a club, we are legally obliged to advise VicRoads within 7 days of a member becoming un-financial whereupon they will cancel the permit concerned. By our current regulations, that is 7 Jan 2017. If we don’t follow their rules as a club, we may lose this privilege altogether.
We’d love to see you all remain as active, financial members of our great club this coming year. The amount due for renewal remains unchanged for 2017 at $100 and payment at any time from now on will take your membership through to 31 Dec 2017.
For any who do not wish to renew, please let our President or me know so that we can change your status appropriately and not send out any unnecessary email reminders.
As always, payment can be to me personally at a club meet, by cheque posted to me at the following address - C/O J. Vochala, Level 4, 124 Exhibition Street, Melbourne 3000 or preferably by Direct Debit Pay Anyone, directly into our club account:
Name: Aston Martin Register Victoria
BSB: 033157
A/C No: 234287
* Note 1: If paying from a Mac/PC, please include your name/ details so that I know whom it’s from and what the payment is for.
** Note 2: If you pay at a bank, they will not normally include your name/details in which case please email me with Branch and Date so I can match your name to the otherwise anonymous deposit.
Cheers everyone,
Lynton Mathews
Treasurer
Sally Boothroyd Social CoOrdinator
email: social@astonmartin.org.au
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The Club Members have been extremely busy since our last magazine. We have had numerous events - High Tea in Flower Dale, Stately Affair Mark 5 in Mount Gambier, The Yea Races, Phillip Island, Flemington, North-South Liaison with the N.S.W. Club in Jindabyne - the first time in 8 years, as well as several delicious lunches at some beautiful Victorian wineries. The AGM has come and gone with a new Editor and Secretary joining the committee and our monthly meetings continue to attract an excellent number of Members even during the colder months.
Many Club Members have left our shores to enjoy some wonderful holidays. Richard and Wendy cruised in Europe, Keith and Jessica and Roger and Deb visited the UK as well as several other countries in Europe, Graeme and Julie spent a couple of weeks in America and Greg and Dianne are still enjoying a European Summer. Even Neil and I managed to get to Bali (second attempt) for 2 very relaxing weeks.
During this past week Graeme and Julie along with Darren and Helen were in New Zealand with Graeme and Darren ticking off a bucket wish list to drive an Aston Martin on ice and Geoff and Glenice are heading off to India and Nepal. Glenice has definitely decided that a helicopter ride around Mount Everest is far easier than trekking!!
At the end of September a group of us is heading to the Barossa for a long weekend and will catch up with some of the South Australian Members in lieu of the Stately Affair, and at the end of December we will be attending the much anticipated National in Tasmania.
I am sure that there are lots of those in the Club who in the past 12 months have travelled to some amazing places or have had exciting experiences and as always I apologise for missing you out. If anyone would like to share their adventures with the Club then please email me so that I can mention it in future issues.
Sally Boothroyd Social CoOrdinator
Taste
by Sally Boothroyd
Aston Martin Morsels.
In this issue I am going to share with you a little bit of Indian spice as well as a “one pot” cake which was sent to me from our one and only “Aunty Wens”.
Lamb Biryani
Serves 2-3
500grams diced lamb
1/2 tab. garam masala
1 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp turmeric
1 tab. olive oil
1 onion diced
1 clove garlic
1 tsp. grated fresh ginger
150 grams basmati rice
325ml. chicken stock
fresh coriander
Preheat oven to 200 degrees C. Put lamb in a large bowl with garam masala, cumin and turmeric and toss to coat the lamb. Heat 1/2 tab. of the oil in an ovenproof casserole over medium heat, add the lamb in batches and cook stirring occasionally for 3-4 mins. until browned. Add a little more oil if necessary. Remove and set aside. Heat a little more oil in the pan and brown half of the onion, set aside for later. Add remaining oil and brown the onion, garlic and ginger. Add the rice and cook for 2 minutes. Return the lamb to the casserole in a single layer and carefully pour in the stock. Top with spiced potatoes, also in single layer. Put the lid on the casserole and put into the oven. Cook for approx. 25-30 minutes or until the rice is soft and the liquid absorbed. Top with coriander and remaining
browned onion. Serve with yoghurt mixed with mint, coriander, chopped green chilli, a little grated ginger and some toasted cumin seeds.
Spiced Potatoes
Peel 2 medium potatoes and chop into cubes. Par boil in salted water until just starting to soften, drain and set aside. Heat 1 tab. olive oil in a frying pan and add 1 tsp. cumin seeds. Cook until sizzling and then add the potatoes. Cook for about 5 mins. until browned and then add 1 tsp. chilli powder ( or to taste, less if preferred), 1 tsp. coriander and 1/2 tsp. turmeric. Mix together, may need to add a little water, and cook for another 5 mins. These can be served as a side dish with a curry or used to top the biryani as above.
21/2 cups (375 gms)plain flour. 1 tsp bicarbonate soda
2 tsp baking powder. 3 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup (160 gms) sultanas or raisins. 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (opt)
1/4 cup icing sugar to dust
Heat oven to 170 for convection and 150 for fan forced. Grease and line a 26 cm. round cake tin. Melt butter I a large saucepan on medium heat. Remove and stir in apples, eggs and caster
zugar first. Then add baking powder, flour, bicarbonate soda, cinnamon, sultanas and walnuts. Stir to blend. Pour into lined cake tin and bake for 1 hour and 20 mins. Dust with icing sugar before serving.
Thank you for sending me the recipe Wendy, much appreciated. If anyone has a recipe that they would like to share then please send it to me, I am sure that all of you have a few favourite recipes that you would like to share with us.
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Aston Martin Red Bull Partnership
Peter and Daniel
British luxury brand Aston Martin and Formula One team Red Bull Racing have announced a partnership which sees Red Bull Racing’s Chief Technical Officer, Adrian Newey and Aston Martin’s Chief Creative Officer, Marek Reichman collaborate to produce a ground-breaking Aston Martin hypercar. The partnership was formally announced at the 2016 Melbourne Formula 1 event.
Informally codenamed ‘Project AMRB001’, the new hypercar will represent the ultimate blend of cutting edge F1TM technology with Aston Martin’s signature sports car design. The combined talents of Newey, widely noted as the most successful Formula One designer of all time, and Reichman, Aston Martin’s design chief since 2005, are set to produce the ultimate hypercar.
Combining the strongest elements of Red Bull Racing, Red Bull Advanced Technologies and Aston Martin, this new Innovation Partnership unites the world’s best aerodynamicists, composite experts and manufacturing masters. All the parties offer different elite capabilities and the combination of all of those skills, ensuring that ‘Project AM-RB001’ promises to be an exciting prospect for customers and enthusiasts around the world.
Aston Martin CEO Dr Andy Palmer said: “Formula One offers the ultimate global stage to build wider awareness of the Aston Martin brand. However, this partnership will deliver even more than that when the hypercar that Aston Martin and Adrian Newey are in the process of developing hits the road.
Between Q by Aston Martin Advanced, Red Bull Advanced Technologies and project partner AF Racing AG, we are going to create a car that will excite and stir the imaginations of the car designers of the future and a global audience of sports car enthusiasts.
These are exciting times for Aston Martin and arriving hot on the heels of our DB11 launch earlier this month, this new partnership underlines that our brand really is racing again.”
Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner said of the new partnership: “This is a very exciting project for everyone at Red Bull Racing. Through this Innovation Partnership the iconic Aston Martin logo will return to grand prix racing for the first time since 1960, and Red Bull Advanced Technologies, led by Adrian, will be
harnessing our Formula One DNA to produce the ultimate of all road cars. It’s an incredible project which also realises a dream and vision long held by Adrian to design a road car. We are very much looking forward to what I’m certain will be a successful partnership.”
As the designer of cars such as the Aston Martin DB11 - which was revealed earlier this month at the Geneva International Motor Show - the Aston Martin Vulcan and the One-77, Marek Reichman holds the key to the unmistakeable design language of the modern era of Aston Martins.
“We are in the process of developing a hypercar that combines the latest in aerodynamics from F1TM and the stunning design language of an Aston Martin sports car,” said Reichman. “The opportunity to collaborate with Adrian (Newey) and Red Bull Advanced Technologies will be a fascinating experience for everyone involved. Unconstrained by F1TM regulations, we have a unique chance to create a car in its most efficient form that will represent the ultimate fusion of art and technology.”
Having an illustrious Formula One career spanning nearly 30 years, and as the designer of ten World Championship winning Formula One cars, the partnership represents a new challenge for Red Bull Racing’s Adrian Newey. “From the age of six I have had two goals in life – to be involved in the design of racing cars, and to be involved in the design of a super car.” Newey commented. “Whilst the former ambition went on to form my career to date, the latter has always bubbled away, resulting in countless sketches and doodles over the years.
“The opportunity to now develop and realise those ideas whilst working with Marek and his colleagues from Aston Martin is tremendously exciting. It allows us to translate the technology we have developed in F1TM into a new arena.”
The Aston Martin brand was borne out of the racing exploits of Lionel Martin - one of the founding partners of the British marque over 103 years ago - and the company made its international motor racing debut at the 1922 French Grand Prix. While motorsport has always remained integral to the brand’s DNA, the most famous moment in Aston Martin’s significant motorsport history is the 1959 outright win at the Le Mans 24 Hours for Roy Salvadori and Carroll Shelby in the Aston Martin DBR1. The modern Aston Martin Racing team, formed in 2005 has taken three class wins at Le Mans and will return to Circuit de la Sarthe again this June.
To celebrate the partnership between Aston Martin, Red Bull Racing and Red Bull Advanced Technologies, the RB12s will carry the iconic Aston Martin wings logo throughout the 2016 season, making their debut at this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne.
Update July 2016 Gaydon, England: - Aston Martin and Red Bull Racing reveal their ground-breaking hypercar.
Christmas in July
Words: Bruce Hamilton Photos: Bronwyn Ballantyne
In July, my wife, Lori and I attended our first social function of the club since joining AMOC.
We attended the “Christmas in July” Luncheon at the R.A.C.V. club at Healesville in the Yarra Valley.
The outing consisted of a short drive of about an hour or so from our meeting spot at the Eltham railway station car park, to our destination. In all, 11 or so cars departed the start at around 11:00am after some social chat. Being new members, it was a chance for Lori and I to make acquaintance with some of the club people.
I think we created a major traffic jam in the main street of Eltham as we all departed simultaneously. Our route took us out through Kangaroo Ground, Christmas Hills, Yarra Glen, and short run along the Melba Hwy, then via a couple of back roads arriving at the destination at Healesville.
Once at the RACV, we were all directed to park up on the entrance tarmac of the club, where reserved parking had been organised.
Attendees:-
Peter / Anne Saglietti . AMV8
Graeme / Julien Jane. V8 Vantage
Frank Miles / Yolaine Dugue. Geoff / Glenice Sammons. Rapide
Ian / Kaye Morrison. DB7 VantageVolante
Suda / Anjana Ramachandran. V8 Vantage
Neil / Sally Boothroyd. 1969 DBS Vantage
After a group photo, we all headed inside.
The Club’s location in the wine district, the amenities and fare at the club were
Fantastic, and a lovely way to enjoy a Sunday luncheon with like-minded Car fanatics.
Both Lori and I had a great time, also enjoying meeting other members of the club.
We look forward to attending more club functions in the future.
Many thanks to Peter Saglietti and his wife Anne for organising this function and the drive by the numbers attending, driving their beloved Astons.
Best Wishes to all attendees.
Bruce Hamilton
Darren / Helen Green. 08 DBS
Bruce / Lori Hamilton. DBS
Andrew / Helen Lezala. DB7GT
Peter / Joan Yalden. Jaguar
Mark / Lorraine Latimer. DBS
Richard Counsel / Bronwyn Ballantyne. Territory
John / Joy Hall. V8 Vantage
Run to Beeac Farmers Arms Hotel
Run organised by Chris Shilton
Pictures: Anne Saglietti and Bronwyn Ballantyne Words: Roger Holding
The Meeting spot was the Todd Road Service centre on the outgoing side of the Geelong Road.
Although overcast, the weather was dry and moderately temperate.
Deb and I arrived at the meeting place to find quite a number of cars had already turned up, including Peter and Anne in their DB6.
Shortly our run organiser, Chris, arrived in a Lime Green 70’s 911 Porsche Taga. (Reminded me of our days on a PCV run!) (Porsche Club Victoria. Ed.)
Richard and Bronwyn arrived in a blue 70’s DBS. I later found out it in fact belonged to Chris. Their car was still at the repairers.
As 10am approached, Chris handed out the run notes, and then we all jumped
in our cars and headed off over the West Gate Bridge.
Once near Geelong, we followed the Geelong Bypass Road, and then took the Hamilton Highway turn off, heading through Inverleigh towards Cressy. The Beeac turn off was about 7 kms East of Cressy. Once off the highway, some of the participants decided to “up” the pace a bit, we just watched from behind. Somewhere along the way we appeared to loose Peter in the DB6 and Suda in his V8 Vantage. Most of the group arrived at the Beeac Farmers Arms Hotel around 12.30 PM, with Peter and Suda arriving shortly after. The cars were all lined up in front of the Pub, where our host and publican, Ian McDowell had reserved parking for us all.
One of the attractions was a look at Ian’s car collection housed in a shed behind the Pub.
Shortly after arriving, the shed was opened, and we were invited in.
An unusual mix of cars, and motorcycles!
These included: -
An ASA coupe, 2nd last one built circa 1960 (joint project with Ferrari, a baby 250 GT, about 130 hp from 1 litre or 1,100 cc); Per Sang Bugatti 35B Replica (built about 6 or 8 years ago in Argentina); Riley Imp (baby SS100 Jag in appearance); Riley Kestrel sedan (pre WW2, I think 1938);
Fiat Station wagon Arbath (1960 or early sixties with psychedelic paint); Stanguellini open wheeler formula junior. (Not sure if 750 or 1,100 cc Fiat engine and running gear).
There was another shed apparently containing a Ferrari 330GTC;\ Offenhauser Indy/Speedway car, another Riley sedan and I believe aLancia of some sort. We did not venture in!
Pub owners, Ian & Dorothy McDowell put on a good old country pub lunch for us all in a small room at the back of the Pub. The afternoon was spent chatting, eating and a little drinking.
By about 3.30pm, the members started heading home.
Many thanks to Chris Shilton for a great day.
Attendees:-
Richard Counsel and Bronwyn Ballantyne - 1969 DBS
Chris Shilton - Some Germanic thing. (Porsche 911 Taga)
Jason Vochala - 1968 DBS
Richard and Wendy Shenfield - Some Germanic thing.
Roger and Deb Holding - V8 Vantage
Suda Ramachandran - V8 Vantage
Les Bolitho and Rosemary Calder - 1969 DBS
Arie and Val Vermaas - DB7
Andrew and Helen Lezala - DB7 GT
Peter and Anne Saglietti - DB6
Jim and Lesley Mullany - DB9
Angelo and Mary Nestor - V8 Vantage Volante
Darren and Helen’s Winter Winery Run to Mitchelton
Early start meeting at McDonalds Car Park West Meadows - it’s a big day ahead.
10 Aston Martins and 1 Porsche set off and 11 drivers put the foot down and headed off through beautiful Wildwood, Romsey, Heathcote and Lancefield countryside.
I think we all missed the brave Echidna trying to cross the road, and luckily the cyclists pulled over as we passed. I’m pretty sure my passenger seat will survive the fingernail grooves digging in further and further as we swooped round each corner - it’s good quality leather.
After this exhilarating drive, we were ready for our first pit stop at Merindoc Winery in the Granite Hills for a
delicious morning tea - muffins, fruit toast and scones with lashings of jam and cream, coffee and tea.
One of the things I love about the Aston Martin runs is the interesting conversations which is often travel related, and this year it seems Spain is a favored destination. Helen and I took lots of notes about the hotels, trains, agents, private tours, cooking classes, tapas and cities to visit.
Plenty of ideas to research for the next trip?
Back into our patiently waiting cars all lined up beautifully and ready for more winding roads and lovely scenery along the way to our second pit stop, lunch at Mitchelton Winery. As we all parked in front of the winery buildings (sorry Phil -
take the Porsche round to the car park) another group arrived by helicopter. No doubt they took an aerial photo of the cars!
Brendan Hayes was our very efficient restaurant host and our long table in the centre of the room had a great view through the picture windows over the grassed lawn to the river. Charcuterie plates for starters followed by steak or duck, and a very tasty vegetarian option too. So much more interesting conversation over lunch, ranging from cars, (of course), more travel, food, retirement plans and yoga retreats and everything else in between, there was only a few minutes left to check out the Ministry of Chocolate before it closed.
But before we leave, Brendan takes us round to the (large) shed with Gerry Ryan’s car collection, with the owner’s apologies about the very eclectic rangehis 5 year old grandson chose the cars. Some very interesting tractors including a KL Bulldog which were produced by Kelly & Lewis of Springvale, between 1948 to 1952 - quite rare. The cars included Ford T models, Mustangs, Chevs and Fiats and, I was told from a reliable source (Keith) Al Capone’s getaway car complete with bullet holeshence the big oil leak!
Thank you Darren and Helen for organizing such an interesting scenic drive, and excellent venue. Thanks everyone for the great company, can’t think of a more pleasant way to spend a Sunday.
Attendees:-
Darren & Helen Green. 08 DBS
Keith & Jessica Brinsley. 09 DBS
Neil & Sally Boothroyd. 1969 DBS Vantage
Richard Counsel & Bronwyn Ballantyne. AMV8
Graeme & Julien Jane. V8 Vantage
Peter & Anne Saglietti. AMV8
Wayne & Lindsay St.Baker. V8 Vantage
Geoff & Glenice Sammons. Rapide
Arie & Valerie Vermaas. DB7
Angelo & Mary Nestor. V8 Vantage Volante
Projects
Lorenzo’s AMV8 Volante 1st August 2016
After three years the car has finally been shipped back to Australia.
Three years and four months after shipping the car to the US, it has finally come home!
It could not stay in the US any longer (restoration “visa” time limit), but the heavy lifting is done as you can see by the photos.
The engine is being rebuilt to “Oscar India” specification in Australia will be installed once it arrives later in February.
Still some tricky bits to finish, expecting all to be done by Spring (engine, aircon, roof lining, dash and instruments install, windscreen, etc).
After a dash fire in 1991, this piece of automotive art was dead, now resurrected by the amazing efforts, skill and passion of Joe Richelieu. He hand built many parts we could not obtain. Still a fait bit to do; resolving interior bits, roof, installing engine (finished soon we hope) etc, but no doubt the
heavy lifting is done. Joe did a fantastic job.
It ran for the first time in 25 years today! I hope to have it on the road this Spring.
Technical The SU Fuel pump
by: Richard Counsel
The trusty old SU electric fuel pump, as fitted to all carburetored Astons. You know … that little device that ticks away when you turn on the ignition. But one day, it might stop. This has the potential to stop your Aston dead in it’s tracks, as it did mine early one Sunday morning on the way to a club run.
In my case, I was able to limp home by kick stating it with a belt from a shifter. While it didn’t actually strand me, it could have been worse!
So, the question is, how many of you other Aston owners know the state of your SU fuel pump???
In my case, it was self inflicted. There was very little on AML-8 that hadn’t been checked, or refurbished. I
had long since flagged the pump as questionable, as most things were on this car when I first got it, but for some reason complacency reigned, and it just fell off the radar.
So the morale of the storey is, check it out.
This is a simple task, and although these things are extremely reliable, the most common mode of failure is electrical. (Prince of darkness has no part in this!)
These devices are very basic, just a big electrical solenoid coil working on a diaphragm, a couple of valves, and an electrical contact mechanism that turns the solenoid off and on to create the pumping motion, or that ticking sound we all should hear.
Some cars, like the V8 have a double ended unit, which are simply two identical pumps bolted to a common plenum chamber.
The first health check involves simply removing the bakelite rear cover that requires unbolting the electrical connection. This serves the two functions of holding the cover on, and an electrical termination. Sometimes you may find sealing tape between the cover, and pump body. Simply peel this off. The contact points are then clearly visible. Older models have a single contact, while the newer ones have dual parallel contacts.
A simple visual inspection is all that is required, and maybe a blow out with compressed air to remove dirt.
Without getting too involved with how the switching mechanism functions, just check to see how much contact material remains. These look very similar to ignition contact breaker points in construction. If they are badly eroded, they should be replaced. If all is ok, replace the cover, making sure the lead washer on the electrical termination is still in tact, and replacing the sealing tape. I just used electrical insulating tape. All this can be done without breaking into the fuel circuit, and I suspect without removing the pump from it’s mounting. This is a small amount of work, for a large amount of “piece of mind.”
The next most likely failure point requires removal of the solenoid body from the pump chamber. This is for the more adventurous owners, and I would not suggest this as a general maintenance inspection.
With the double ended units, it is hard to differentiate if both sides are ok, so you will need to isolate each side electrically to check.
The mode of failure in my case was twofold. One pump valve had disintegrated, causing one side to run continuously, and eventually wearing the contacts away. The one operational side just failed due to old age, and lack of maintenance. The car will run fine on one side, but you have no redundancy. Without periodic checks, you will never know if one side has died.
My biggest issue was trying to locate parts. Two contact sets were required, and at least one valve. After much research, and many phone calls, I ended up at Wilson Carburetors in Airport West. John the proprietor is very “Old School”, and keeps a large stock of all SU components. He is a major Victorian distributor for SU products, and a fountain of information about them.
Contact set $35.00, and Valves $8.00 each.
I fully refurbished the pump, so now I have 100% confidence in it.
Of coarse you could simply turf the SU pump, and replace it with a modern, but for around $100.00, and half a day’s work, it should be good for another 35 years. I wonder how long your new fangled electronic one will go for?
As an adjunct to this, there are some very interesting articles around on the internet about these pumps, including “Transistorising” the switching mechanism. Me … just leave it original!
Note: An obvious word of warning. You are dealing with possible flammable liquids / vapour, confined spaces, and an ignition source. Exercise common sense!
Weekend Run to Barossa Valley
Due to the large number of members attending the Tasmania National this year, the Stately Affair Mk VI will be postponed till 2017.
We are still planning to meet up with our interstate members with a smaller group of members traveling for the long weekend, staying in the Barossa Valley region. We plan leave Friday morning 30th arriving in the evening. Winery tour on Saturday & joining SA Club for Sunday lunch .Travel back to Melbourne on Monday.
http://www.lyndochhill.com/
Located in the beautiful Barossa, Lyndoch Hill is set on a 25-acre property, with 34 large rooms of accommodation just steps away from an inviting large swimming pool (seasonal). Renowned for its warm hospitality, Lyndoch Hill is ideal for a retreat for 2 or to share with friends and family, and is a perfect base from which to explore the Barossa wine region or simply relax and enjoy the birds, the food and local wine. Nestled amongst one of Australia’s most important rose gardens boasting over 30,000 roses!
Lyndoch Hill Phone 08 8524 4268
Cnr Barossa Valley Way & Hermann Thumm Dve Lyndoch SA 5351.
Due to the long weekend accommodation is tight for larger groups.
Rooms are no longer being held for Club members, but some rooms may still be available. The booking dates are arriving on Friday 30th September and departing on Monday 3rd October, under the name of AMOC Vic. Please register your attendance on the website and email me directly to confirm you have reserved your accommodation.
If you still wish to attend and there are no rooms left available at Lyndoch Hill, the Novotel or possibly smaller Hotels may also be available.
If you wish to attend please register via the calendar entry for this event on our club website.
Located in the beautiful Barossa, Lyndoch Hill is set on a 25-acre property, with 34 large rooms of accommodation just steps away from an inviting large swimming pool (seasonal). Renowned for its warm hospitality, Lyndoch Hill is ideal for a retreat for 2 or to share with friends and family, and is a perfect base from which to explore the Barossa wine region or simply relax and enjoy the birds, the food and local wine. Nestled amongst one of Australia’s most important rose gardens boasting over 30,000 roses!
Lyndoch Hill Phone 08 8524 4268
Cnr Barossa Valley Way & Hermann Thumm Dve Lyndoch SA 5351
Due to the long weekend accommodation is tight for larger groups.
Rooms are no longer being held for Club members, but some rooms may still be available. The booking dates are arriving on Friday 30th September and departing on Monday 3rd October, under the name of AMOC Vic. Please register your attendance on the website and email me directly to confirm you have reserved your accommodation.
If you still wish to attend and there are no rooms left available at Lyndoch Hill, the Novotel or possibly smaller Hotels may also be available.
If you wish to attend please register via the calendar entry for this event on our club website.
CLASSIC
Places we’ve been
Years ago, in fact while I was still at university, I went to what was then known as The Italian Waiters Club. Back then you had to climb a very old rickety set of stairs, tables were all just laminate, wine came in plastic fruit juice bottles, in fact I’m not even sure if they were licensed, and the wine was served in normal old water glasses. The food however, was fantastic, probably to this day one of the best snitzels that I have ever eaten.
A few weeks ago Neil and I were going to the theatre and wanted a quick meal, thus we booked a table at what is now simply known as The Waiters Restaurant. The stairs are still rickety but are now undercover, the wine comes in wine bottles and has vastly improved in flavour, the tables are still laminate, the wine is still served in water glasses, and the food is still fantastic. It is incredibly busy and we were there on a Tuesday night, I would definitely recommend that you book. The service
is fast and all the tables come with not only salt and pepper grinders and Parmesan but also to my delight a large shaker jar of chilli flakes. We were a group of 3 and all shared some delicious garlic bread and then opted for pasta dishes. Servings are quite large and all the pastas were $20.00. Neil had lasagne, Sam had the ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta and I had the amatricana. Other options were steaks, fish, snitzels and risottos, I also sighted the marinara which smelt and looked wonderful. Sam managed to also fit in a serve of tiramisu!
This is not the restaurant for a quiet romantic dinner for 2, but is the perfect spot for a delicious, quick meal before the theatre or a movie, reasonably priced, fast service and as I keep saying - “great food”.
Sally Boothroyd.
We recently found this little gem by accident. Very glad we did ... at the back of the Bayswater shopping centre of all places. While we waited for our meal, we could hear other diners giving the owner lots of positive feedback. The service was excellent, the food was way better than we expected … and amazing value for money - $10.90 for main courses for which that you would normally pay $20-$28. Definitely 5 stars. Keith & Jessica
Concour De Elegance
This years Concour De Elegance will be held on Sunday 27th November at a NEW venue ...
St Leonard’s College
163 South Road Brighton East, VIC 3187
St Leonards is centrally located with easy vehicle access. We’ll be able to park on a large lawn area near the front of the property and set up under a choice of shady trees. See website for more information.
INTRODUCING ASTON MARTIN ADVANCE.
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Combine this guaranteed value of tomorrow with the exhilarating Aston Martin V8 Vantage and get your adrenalin flowing today.
V8 Vantage S from $244,700 drive away ^ .
Contact Aston Martin Melbourne to discuss the finer details.
