Trems
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| posted on 24/2/09 at 08:38 PM |
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Progress...
Engine is now in position, cradle is 80% complete:
 
Engine In!
 
engine cradle 1
I've done the cradle as a single-peice so the whole thing can be taken out from the top by undoing 6 M10's.
 
sump & filter clearance
Only just got it to fit! should just about have enough ground clearance, thanks to Andrew C for the advice  ...although those ally lugs might have to
come off and a sumpsheild be knocked up???
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roadrunner
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| posted on 24/2/09 at 09:28 PM |
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Looking good.
Have you given the engine any support from lower down the chassis bottom coming up.
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andrew.carwithen
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| posted on 24/2/09 at 09:43 PM |
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Looking good, mate. I reckon you'll have an inch more ground clearance than mine.
Have you fitted a baffle plate to prevent oil surge?
I would remove the fins from the bottom of the sump. I did and the sump still brushed the edge of the trailer when loading car for SVA !
I like the 'zorst manifold - is it from a Westie megablade?
Andy.
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BenB
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| posted on 24/2/09 at 10:31 PM |
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I wouldn't remove the fins. I've got them on my ST1100 and I use them to decide when I need to raise the ride height a bit 
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dogwood
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| posted on 25/2/09 at 11:08 AM |
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But, But, But.
Isn't that a Motorbicycle engine????..
sorry...
Looking good
David
FREE THE ROADSTER ONE…!!
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Trems
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| posted on 25/2/09 at 10:11 PM |
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roadrunner:
 
engine cradle 2
I havent finished it off yet but both lower mounts will come off these two angled struts, negating the need for a lower cradle section. The struts
also support the crossbar of the upper cradle it is also stronger, stiffer and lighter than having two sections.
AC: Yeah the whole package is of Megablade origin, so its got uprated clutch, baffles, prop adaptor and ss exhaust system.
Ben: fair comment! noted
dogwood: thats the point...if i wanted a slow car i'd have bought a fiesta
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