New build

[Sardonicus]

DangerousDerek said:

Just weighed my flywheel at 10.29 kg (22.68lb), wish i had taken the chance to take some more off. Too late now its going on.

Its hardly heavy Derek but yes you could have lost another 1.5 kg or thereabouts dont worry mate this thing will spin round the tach like a scalded cat anyways

[macdeb]

SILICONEKID345HP said:

I thought engines need bedding in for thousands of miles !

First hundred miles is critical Daz. Rings need forcing out to bores. I have a document on it if anyone wants

Edited by macdeb on Thursday 2nd July 15:25

Edited by macdeb on Thursday 2nd July 15:26

[Sardonicus]

macdeb said:

First hundred miles is critical Daz

^ This IMO then just keep winding it up and down the tacho vary loads etc etc followed by an early oil and filter change (still mineral with the RV8) then things get more serious always done things this way most things are over and done by 300 miles IMO but seriously if you fk this stuff up maybe you should pack the cars in its not an exact science thats not aimed at anyone by the way and if it breaks during this period the build was st anyway i.e oil clearances to tight etc

[DangerousDerek]

The spigot bearing John at Readman racing gave me for free whilst i was getting the gearbox rebuilt again.
Clutch aligned, bellhousing and starter motor fitted, now to winch it in.

[Sardonicus]

Go Derek Go

[J400GED]

DangerousDerek said:

The spigot bearing John at Readman racing gave me for free whilst i was getting the gearbox rebuilt again.
Clutch aligned, bellhousing and starter motor fitted, now to winch it in.

Cool.

[phazed]

DangerousDerek said:

The spigot bearing John at Readman racing gave me for free whilst i was getting the gearbox rebuilt again.
Clutch aligned, bellhousing and starter motor fitted, now to winch it in.

Keep at it Derek, you're running out of time?

Did you source some rocker box bolts?

Alternative method,

[DangerousDerek]

phazed said:

Keep at it Derek, you're running out of time?

Did you source some rocker box bolts?

Ive ran out of time really. Gearbox to go in tomorrow morning, exhaust, plumbing and wiring to connect. Then maybe will be time to fire it up. I guess with luck i could have it bed in and maybe even put a couple miles on it but the fuelling will be out. I guess will be weak so will have to keep an eye on it but it really needs to go to Dale to set up properly.
I wont be racing it this weekend thats for sure .

Look back in the thread a bit Peter, i used some larger metric cap heads, drilled open the rockers and spacers and retapped the heads.

[phazed]

DangerousDerek said:

Look back in the thread a bit Peter, i used some larger metric cap heads, drilled open the rockers and spacers and retapped the heads.

That was a bit severe!!!!

[DangerousDerek]

phazed said:

That was a bit severe!!!!

The threads had gone on 2 of the outer ones anyway. I did what i had to do.

[ClassiChimi]

phazed said:

DangerousDerek said:

Look back in the thread a bit Peter, i used some larger metric cap heads, drilled open the rockers and spacers and retapped the heads.

That was a bit severe!!!!

Keep up man keep up

This thread has been great, this is the engine we should all be building,,
I now have a full understanding of what's required,
The ports for instance,,,,, make mine look tiny,,,

So valuable and Peter you know your stuff,,,,

[phazed]

ClassiChimi said:

Keep up man keep up

It's really hard to keep up with work getting in the way..................

[Sardonicus]

phazed said:

It's really hard to keep up with work getting in the way..................

I know the feeling can't even get me new rad in.

[domV8]

It's OK Simon - I think you're rad enough anyway...

[Sardonicus]

domV8 said:

It's OK Simon - I think you're rad enough anyway...

[SILICONEKID345HP]

You should do it for a living ! why did I have to wait three months for my engine ?

[QBee]

SILICONEKID345HP said:

You should do it for a living ! why did I have to wait three months for my engine ?

It's not the engine, Daz, it was getting it plumbed in that took the time. You ever tried getting a plumber at short notice?

[DangerousDerek]

SILICONEKID345HP said:

You should do it for a living ! why did I have to wait three months for my engine ?

I couldnt handle the stress and responsibility of an engine that wasnt mine. Not at this level of build anyway.

I am currently trying to remember where the wiring goes. Generally just flop it over the engine and hope for the best.

Still got to fit the gearbox, prop, exhaust, radiator and plumbing, plenum, intake etc.

[DangerousDerek]

The gearbox is bolted to the bellhousing and the clutch arm didnt fall off the release bearing carrier... bonus.

I discovered a sticky UJ on the prop so will swap that for a new one.

[ClassiChimi]

phazed said:

ClassiChimi said:

Keep up man keep up

It's really hard to keep up with work getting in the way..................

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Between you and Derek you've inadvertently taught us all rather a lot on this thread
Keep up the good work gents.