GaryM
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| posted on 12/2/06 at 10:22 AM |
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Good engine builders in Berkshire?
Hi
Can anyone recommend a good engine builder or suitable engineering firm nr'ish Reading that could help me with my crossflow rebuild?
Cheers
Gary
[Edited on 12/2/06 by GaryM]
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stevebubs
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| posted on 12/2/06 at 06:15 PM |
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Gary,
Why not have a go yourself - it's not that hard....
Alternatively, Vulcan aren't that far away..
Stephen
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Marcus
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| posted on 12/2/06 at 06:31 PM |
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I'd agree with Stephen, arm yourself with a haynes and give it a go, they're the simplest of engines and it's very satisfying!
Marcus
Marcus
Because kits are for girls!!
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locost7-online.com
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| posted on 12/2/06 at 09:44 PM |
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you can buy my crossflow
Locost Xflow 150bhp injected! Sold :-(
Facebook blog https://www.facebook.com/Johns-Tiger-Avon-Build-814223212056368/
PLEASE NOTE THIS MEMBER IS NOT A TRADER.
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locost7-online.com
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| posted on 12/2/06 at 09:47 PM |
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i used to work for cC Engines but i dont reccomend them.
I can do the work on yours ie boring, headwork etc.
or i have a 1690 for sale 1000 miles. £150+bhp
Locost Xflow 150bhp injected! Sold :-(
Facebook blog https://www.facebook.com/Johns-Tiger-Avon-Build-814223212056368/
PLEASE NOTE THIS MEMBER IS NOT A TRADER.
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GaryM
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| posted on 13/2/06 at 08:59 AM |
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Guys, thanks for the replies.
Steve, Marcus the first job on the list is a rebore. Is that possible with a B&Q pillar drill ;-)
I also fancy having the bottom end balanced (that reminds me). Steve when can I come and look at your flywheel?
Cheers
Gary
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Locost82
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| posted on 13/2/06 at 11:04 AM |
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Gary
I generally build my own engines using the 'How to build and tune Crossflow engines' book (Purple, Wallage??).
I get a local company (SLARK @ Amesbury) to balance/grind/rebore as required, and then put all the bits together. It's quite simple as long as
you make sure everything is spotless and you follow the book to the letter.
There is satisfaction in thrashing an engine you have built, and the engine-knowledge you gain are amazing.
It might go DONK (one of mine has), but that's how you get the experience.
Mike
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stevebubs
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| posted on 13/2/06 at 11:41 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by locost7-online.com
i used to work for cC Engines but i dont reccomend them.
I can do the work on yours ie boring, headwork etc.
or i have a 1690 for sale 1000 miles. £150+bhp
I've experienced CC .... wouldn't go back ...
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stevebubs
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| posted on 13/2/06 at 11:41 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by GaryM
Guys, thanks for the replies.
Steve, Marcus the first job on the list is a rebore. Is that possible with a B&Q pillar drill ;-)
I also fancy having the bottom end balanced (that reminds me). Steve when can I come and look at your flywheel?
Cheers
Gary
Flywheel - any day this week apart from today / tomorrow....
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locost7-online.com
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| posted on 13/2/06 at 06:06 PM |
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how long ago did you go there steve?
i been gone now around 3 years!
did you have engine work or rolling road work/
john
Locost Xflow 150bhp injected! Sold :-(
Facebook blog https://www.facebook.com/Johns-Tiger-Avon-Build-814223212056368/
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stevebubs
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| posted on 14/2/06 at 01:08 AM |
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Rolling road about 2 years ago.
To be honest, my carbs weren't in the best condition, and the guy (Simon?) set them as best as he could...but the timing was so bad that the
thing was overheating at idle...caused me no end of trouble over the Le Mans trip the following week as I didn't have a strobe light to reset
the buggering thing.
The thing that bugged me was the level of communication from them
The guy on the rolling road was about as communicative as a brick wall, and the old guy running the place only seemed interested in smoking his pipe
and selling me a new set of carbs.
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stevebubs
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| posted on 14/2/06 at 01:30 AM |
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BTW Posted my experiences on the Sylva list at the time, and a few people chimed in with similar experiences.
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locost7-online.com
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| posted on 14/2/06 at 07:12 PM |
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whats the forum for sylva forum?
john
Locost Xflow 150bhp injected! Sold :-(
Facebook blog https://www.facebook.com/Johns-Tiger-Avon-Build-814223212056368/
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stevebubs
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| posted on 14/2/06 at 07:49 PM |
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http://groups.google.co.uk/group/Sylva-Chat/
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