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Still Waiting
Still waiting for my EN40B billet steel crankshaft and Carrillo rods to arrive so the engine can be rebuilt.Meanwhile I found out that it will soon be illegal to have a car uninsured even if it’s...
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New crank and rods arrive!
QED delivered the new EN40B steel crankshaft and Carillo type H beam rods. The rods are absolutely beautiful , far too pretty to go in oily engine! The crank is farndon and much lighter than the holbay...
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Engine Back
Well the engine is back all rebuilt and it’s in the car.just waiting now for a new oil pipe for the new oil cooler.
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Lack of oil pressure
Engine back in and having usual problem with dry sump system.Started by filling oil tank and jacking back of car up until oil appeared at engine end of pipe.Then connected it to oil pump and started...
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Running in
Had the dubious task of running in the new engine before it goes on the rolling road.This is normally a boring task but when the vehicle is geared for 6000 rpm at 70mph and does less than 10 mpg it...
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Rolling Road Day
Just back from Bogg Brothers where the carbs were set up by Dave ( the father ).He seemed to know his stuff and changed most of the jets , emulsion tubes and air correctors.The engine made 160bhp which...
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New handbrake
Installed WRC type handbrake instead of normal hydraulic type . Linked old handbrake with cables to keep car legal and keep scrutineers happy. Aluminium bar and grip bought off ebay and cylinder moved...
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Jim Clark Rally
It’s been all go getting the car ready for the Jim Clark Rally. The engine came back out to cure an oil leak , the exhaust maniflod replace due to a crack. New vented discs on the front. New phosphor...
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