lsdweb
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| posted on 11/1/15 at 09:46 PM |
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K series installs
Hi
I'm really struggling to visualise the K series in my 'new' Striker', especially as I've spent a year thinking about
putting it in a mid engined car (Elise).
I've spent ages searching but would be grateful if anybody could share photos / links of their k series installations. Any '7' not
just JP cars would help!
Thanks in advance!
Wyn
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theduck
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| posted on 11/1/15 at 09:56 PM |
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GBS zero build with a K series http://www.rhocar.org/index.php?showtopic=37823
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iank
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| posted on 11/1/15 at 10:02 PM |
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Not mine, but a couple from the archives
 
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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mackei23b
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| posted on 11/1/15 at 10:05 PM |
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Here is my old K series running on a megasquirt..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ARDjFpCq7M
Cheers
Ian
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Barkalarr
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| posted on 11/1/15 at 10:15 PM |
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Here are a few pics :
https://flic.kr/p/pVkKyU
https://flic.kr/p/qaBprE
https://flic.kr/p/pVtDsr
https://flic.kr/p/pVtDsr
The Full Picture Stream of my re-build can be found here :
https://flic.kr/s/aHsjZ7Zp1K
If you need any more pics or video and dimensions then let me know and I'll get the tape measure out for you.
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daniel mason
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| posted on 11/1/15 at 11:56 PM |
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Pretty much every caterham ran the k series until the duratecs were used. Other than the odd fire blade car,hpc Vauxhall and early 1700cc cross flow
cars
[Edited on 11/1/15 by daniel mason]
[Edited on 11/1/15 by daniel mason]
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lsdweb
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| posted on 12/1/15 at 11:02 AM |
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Thanks for the help!
I'm starting to get my head around it! It's the cooling system that I'm struggling with for some reason. I guess it's the
fuss about the remote thermostat in the mid engined cars that is confusing me!
Wyn
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daniel mason
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| posted on 12/1/15 at 03:19 PM |
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Caterham also use an anti-cav oil tank on the k series. Not sure what it does or if it works though!
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lsdweb
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| posted on 12/1/15 at 04:17 PM |
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I think it's to 'defroth' the oil which gets mashed by the crank (because the sump is so shallow). I could be talking boll***s
though!
quote:
Originally posted by daniel mason
Caterham also use an anti-cav oil tank on the k series. Not sure what it does or if it works though!
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talkingcars
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| posted on 12/1/15 at 06:19 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by lsdweb
Thanks for the help!
I'm starting to get my head around it! It's the cooling system that I'm struggling with for some reason. I guess it's the
fuss about the remote thermostat in the mid engined cars that is confusing me!
Wyn
Not all K series MG/Rover cars have a remote thermostat, it was only the MGTF and was fitted to avoid thermal shock caused by the long under body
pipes from the engine bay to the radiator dumping cold coolant in to a hot engine.
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lsdweb
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| posted on 12/1/15 at 06:33 PM |
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Thanks talkingcars
I'd guessed that was the case - I have a pile of bits left over from my Elise and was rummaging through those which probably confused me (not
difficult these days!)
Wyn
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rdodger
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| posted on 12/1/15 at 06:58 PM |
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Google images is your friend
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=caterham+engine&biw=1366&bih=673&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=FRm0VMe_F4noaMOQgeAD&ved=0
CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=caterham+k+series+engine
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matty h
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| posted on 12/1/15 at 07:32 PM |
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The none remote thermostat location is on the bottom hose not the top this is one of the causes of the headgasket failures. I have two cars running k
series engine both have been fitted with a freelander remote thermostat, car builders solutions also sell a thermostat. The other option is to buy a
standard k series stat with housing then it in the top hose and keep the other housing but without the stat.
Matty
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 12/1/15 at 09:14 PM |
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The PRT (pressure relief thermostat) is the one used on later vehicles such as the Freelander and helps head gasket issues by allowing coolant flow is
heavy engine load is applied when the engine is cold. This was a particular problem in the Freelander as it was a big heavy vehicle for the engine to
lug around, but also helped with the rear engined cars.
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rdodger
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| posted on 12/1/15 at 10:33 PM |
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The PRT is a favourite with K series Caterhams
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lsdweb
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| posted on 12/1/15 at 10:46 PM |
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Thanks again!
I fitted a PRT to the Elise but it stayed behind when the Elise went.
I've also got a Laminova water to oil cooler which I may use as this brings the oil up to temperature more quickly - good for sprints and
hillclimbs.
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rdodger
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| posted on 13/1/15 at 08:15 PM |
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Sounds good.
All you need now is the Caterham 6 speed box to keep it on the boil!
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lsdweb
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| posted on 14/1/15 at 09:09 AM |
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Thanks rdodger
Sadly the budget won't stretch to that! It'll be a plain old Type 9 for now!
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lsdweb
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| posted on 14/1/15 at 06:19 PM |
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Sorry to be cheeky guys but I'm struggling to work out the engine mounts! I've just received a set of Caterham ones from Scootz (there are
four), the chassis (which was not designed for the K series) is in one location, the engine in an other. Could somebody send me a couple of photos
with the Caterham mounts on a K series .
Much appreciated!
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rdodger
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| posted on 14/1/15 at 07:14 PM |
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A couple here.
http://www.willfly.net/the_build.html
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lsdweb
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| posted on 14/1/15 at 09:04 PM |
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Excellent - thanks!
quote:
Originally posted by rdodger
A couple here.
http://www.willfly.net/the_build.html
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scootz
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| posted on 14/1/15 at 09:11 PM |
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Is that your engine in the avatar?
It's Evolution Baby!
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lsdweb
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| posted on 14/1/15 at 09:36 PM |
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Yep - 1400 K series :-)
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Originally posted by scootz
Is that your engine in the avatar?
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scootz
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| posted on 14/1/15 at 09:43 PM |
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Very nice!
It's Evolution Baby!
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lsdweb
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| posted on 14/1/15 at 09:55 PM |
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Thanks Scott
Straight from Dave Andrews - short stroke 1400 - it's basically one of Dave's 1900 K engines but with a short stroke crank and custom
pistons. So it uses the big valve VVC head which doesn't usually fit on the small 1400 bore. It'll run on an Emerald K6 ECU :-)
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