Build Project MO55 begins,,,,,

[humblesabot]

/whistles

though the missing chunk in the updates leaves a question or two. Such as: how did you end up sorting the boot latches?

[Y100]

humblesabot said:

/whistles

though the missing chunk in the updates leaves a question or two. Such as: how did you end up sorting the boot latches?

If you look back at page 5, my post Thursday 31st December 2015, I provided a summary of how we managed to recreate the boot latches. Thanks for your interest.

[DB4DM]

Interesting to see the picture of DBR1/1 in the Sept 17 issue of Classic Cars, without the bonnet. The text says it has a "totally accurate reproduction engine built by top specialist RSW". Carburettors clearly to the right, when on a Ted Cutting race engine they are on the left. "Totally accurate" copy, I don't think so

Nice shot of the transaxle though

[Y100]

DB4DM said:

Interesting to see the picture of DBR1/1 in the Sept 17 issue of Classic Cars, without the bonnet. The text says it has a "totally accurate reproduction engine built by top specialist RSW". Carburettors clearly to the right, when on a Ted Cutting race engine they are on the left. "Totally accurate" copy, I don't think so

Nice shot of the transaxle though

I'm no expert DB4DM but I'm pretty sure DBR1/1 first raced with an engine that (standing at the front looking back at the car) had the carbs on the right, exhaust to the left. Later on both engine types were used with carbs on the left exhaust on the right.

Edited by Y100 on Thursday 27th July 12:50

[RichB]

Y100 said:

DB4DM said:

Interesting to see the picture of DBR1/1 in the Sept 17 issue of Classic Cars, without the bonnet. The text says it has a "totally accurate reproduction engine built by top specialist RSW". Carburettors clearly to the right, when on a Ted Cutting race engine they are on the left. "Totally accurate" copy, I don't think so

Nice shot of the transaxle though

I'm no expert DB4DM but I'm pretty sure DBR1/1 first raced with an engine that had the carbs on the right, exhaust to the left. Later on both engine types were used with carbs on the left exhaust on the right.

Neither am I an expert however according to Wiki the engine did change from that initially fitted however I would expect the carbs to be on the left (looking forwards) of an engine based on the Lagonda(WO Bentley) straight 6.

"The DBR1 was initially fitted with a smaller 2.5-litre (2493 cc) new all alloy racing engine (RB6.250) very loosely derived from the racing version of the Lagonda Straight-6 engine to comply with that year's Le Mans 24 Hour regulations whilst the RB6.300 Straight-6 (2992 cc), rated at 250 hp (186 kW) was developed for the 1957 season."

[DB4DM]

This is a Cutting engine, 3 litre approx, the block is a one hand lift being more or less pure magnesium

[humblesabot]

Y100 said:

If you look back at page 5, my post Thursday 31st December 2015, I provided a summary of how we managed to recreate the boot latches. Thanks for your interest.

Apparently i managed to skip page 5!
Good work to the whole team!

[Y100]

ECU fuel mixture issues are now sorted. The Clubman fire extinguisher system installation completed today. The 'to-do' list can be counted on one hand.

[V8LM]

DB4DM said:

This is a Cutting engine, 3 litre approx, the block is a one hand lift being more or less pure magnesium

This is 1961 apparently:



http://mydadsphotos.shendy.co.uk/motorsport/le-man...

[Y100]

V8LM said:

This is 1961 apparently:



http://mydadsphotos.shendy.co.uk/motorsport/le-man...

Thanks for the great picture. This is not the original engine, the original had the carbs and exhaust t'other way around,,,others will know the details.

[Y100]

DBR1/1 sold last night at the Monterey Auction for £17,588,331,,,a record price for a British car sold at auction.

[AstonZagato]

Y100 said:

V8LM said:

This is 1961 apparently:



http://mydadsphotos.shendy.co.uk/motorsport/le-man...

Thanks for the great picture. This is not the original engine, the original had the carbs and exhaust t'other way around,,,others will know the details.

What's the small tank in the sill for?

[jonby]

AstonZagato said:

Y100 said:

V8LM said:

This is 1961 apparently:



http://mydadsphotos.shendy.co.uk/motorsport/le-man...

Thanks for the great picture. This is not the original engine, the original had the carbs and exhaust t'other way around,,,others will know the details.

What's the small tank in the sill for?

adblue ?

[DB4DM]

Fuel return catch tank? On opposite side to exhaust

Edited by DB4DM on Sunday 20th August 18:57

[Y100]

Most likely the dry sump reservoir.

[Y100]

MO55IE n me on the Goodwood Pit straight,,,,nice piccy innit.

[Murph7355]

Y100 said:

MO55IE n me on the Goodwood Pit straight,,,,nice piccy innit.

Very.

[Jon39]

Y100 said:

ECU fuel mixture issues are now sorted.

If ECU stands for electronic control unit, why would there be such a thing on a 1960s replica car ?

My two 1960s cars work without needing any modern mumbo jumbo.

[cardigankid]

Total respect Bob, that is just extraordinary.

[Y100]

Andy, Dieter thank you.

Jon,,,,funny you should say that,,,there are rumblings emanating from certain well known engine power upgrade boffins that suggest you make a valid point,,,,watch this space.