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andyharding

posted on 9/6/06 at 10:36 AM Reply With Quote
New engine almost ready

Got all the parts together for my new engine. Should hopefully get it running this weekend

Head showing valves
Head showing valves


Close up of big valves
Close up of big valves


Inlet porting
Inlet porting


Short motor
Short motor


Spec:

- +0.50mm Karl Schmidt pistons
- ARP rod bolts
- Vandervell big and main bearings
- Polished crank
- Balanced rods
- High pressure oil pump
- Ported and polsihed head
- 10.8:1 compression
- Piper 285 cam
- 45.5mm stainless inlet valves
- 38.1mm stainless exhaust valves
- Vernier cam pulley
- R1 bike carbs

Should go a bit better than my standard 1.6L long stroke Pinto anyway

[Edited on 9/6/06 by andyharding]





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oliwb

posted on 9/6/06 at 11:24 AM Reply With Quote
Looks a good build m8....hope you enjoy it! Oli.





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flak monkey

posted on 9/6/06 at 11:29 AM Reply With Quote
Looking good Andy

I need to finish my porting job off when I get home. Need to sort out my valve guides mainly. Have you got any more pics of yours i can go on?

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David





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andyharding

posted on 9/6/06 at 11:32 AM Reply With Quote
Afraid I haven't any without the valves fitted. I'll try and take one of an exhaust port though.

Just slapped a coat of paint on so I can't touch it until tomorrow though.





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flak monkey

posted on 9/6/06 at 11:56 AM Reply With Quote
Cheers





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Toady1

posted on 11/6/06 at 08:47 AM Reply With Quote
what engine is that? and capacity? looks nice and simple oldschool tho! i like!
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andyharding

posted on 11/6/06 at 10:36 PM Reply With Quote
It's a 2L Pinto.

Took it for the first drive today. Went well apart from blowing 1/2L of oil all over the place through the breather.

I'm keeping it below 5K until it's run in but it still goes like poo off a spade. I reckon about 160-170BHP at the flywheel. Will have it dyno'd when run in.


Finished motor
Finished motor






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posted on 12/6/06 at 07:30 AM Reply With Quote
Whilst not a fan of the old boat anchor, this proves you can still make a silk purse out of a sows ear if you want, and they're still plentiful in scrappies and the Free Ads






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posted on 12/6/06 at 08:01 AM Reply With Quote
Agreed. Not the most subtle of engines, but they're really torquey, simple to build, cheap to fix and actually pretty reliable - not much goes wrong with them other than bore wear and rattly cams at mega mileages.

Also still a good choice for those of us who don't like the Zetec

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