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[Diamond Black Geezer]

As I've now sourced almost all the components I need for giving my beautiful lady 'Supertouring' spec engine, and Billing is not too far away I'm wondering if I attempted to swap the Cams over during Billing, would this be a stupid idea or actually a very logical one, given the vast number of Omega-savvy chaps (of which a fair few would be OOFers I suspect) which would be on-hand to point and laugh help out if when I get stuck.

What do we think? In theory the job is a couple of hours, especially with experienced hands.

[YZ250]

Billing is a car show and social gathering really and the only work you normally see done is polishing.
I do see your point regarding the knowledge on hand though, so in theory it is possible. 

Most will not be dressed for tinkering with cars though and are with their families so you may end up working alone. 

[EMD]

Thats quite a bit of work dbg but as you say do-able depending on weather  Not sure on who's going as yet , there's a few maybe's an maybe not depending on if they get the cars ready . Me an martin have booked an a few others .

[Diamond Black Geezer]

Take your points, chaps. I mean I'm one of them where if I see someone with their bonnet up I have to pop over to see if I can help, but many would be on their 'day off' so to speak.

I think the idea was, in part, born out of how Billing is for me. I enjoy it, and been going for over ten years, but last year I didn't bother. After so long I find myself wandering around seeing the same cars, the same stalls often with the same stock. I've turned up Friday and helped set up the ABS tent/flags etc for most of those years. In no way am I knocking the event / the people. It's the finest and biggest show of its type in the world, but this year I was hoping to just add something/ do something a bit different, maybe, as I'd hate to ever feel 'bored' at Billing. I do look forward to going, you know?

[EMD]

Was my first time at Billing last year , seen a few tinkering under bonnets/hoods but as YZ250 says most just spend a lot of time polishing . Personally i like to look at the older cars an spend time relaxing with the midges  Will be staying 2 nights this year so plenty of time to browse the market stalls an meeting new members that we missed last year 

[4x4]

Sadly i wont be tinkering either,as its my weekend off,but if you do get stuck,ive got beer lol.

[Sir Tigger KC]

I'm sure you'll get plenty of vocal and moral support! 

[EMD]

I'm sure you'll get plenty of vocal and moral support! 

 



 

[Vamps]

I'm sure you'll get plenty of vocal and moral support! 

 



 

 

[Diamond Black Geezer]

I suspect that would happen, as opposed to having an engine modified Omega 

[EMD]

I suspect that would happen, as opposed to having an engine modified Omega 

Not me .. im T total mate 

Im sure there would be a few that would be willing to put you
right with any problem s