steve m
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| posted on 17/2/05 at 04:58 PM |
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wanted, 1600 xflow
Hi
1600 xflow engine wanted, runner preferred
if a non runner is available thats ok even if its not complete as of I have stacks of bits !!!!!!!!!!!!
or at the very least a good 711 block would just about do
dont ask!!!
steve
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Dick Axtell
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| posted on 17/2/05 at 08:33 PM |
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Xflow?
Hi Steve,
So I won't ask - directly. Maybe you could offer other Xflow users some practical guidance (i.e. do's &
DON'T's).
ATB
Dick
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steve m
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| posted on 17/2/05 at 09:02 PM |
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Dick
the list goes on, but
1) dont build your engine to the highest spec you can afford as when it goes bang you will have to replace it with somthing similar, equally
expensive
(two years running)
2) dont bolt on some "freebie" twin 40webbers" that do 10 mpg at full chat, yet are so lean they melt the valve seats and crack the
head (£500 stage 3 head) so that your valves go thru the head !!!
3) get a rev limiter, and set it to a suitabley realistic figure
4) get a mixture sensor in the exhaust that will tell you when things are getteing lean
5)dont drive the car, as no driving means engines should last longer
6) dont lose heart!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cos i have
any more gratefully accepted
and Dick how is your xflow?
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bob
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| posted on 17/2/05 at 11:00 PM |
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steve,dont loose heart mate we will find a xflow for you somewhere
I'll make a call tomorow
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Marcus
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| posted on 19/2/05 at 10:52 AM |
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Steve,
Pleased to hear you're sticking with the crossflow. Can't help unfortunately, but I keep a 'spare' just in case! See you at
stoneleigh?
Marcus
Marcus
Because kits are for girls!!
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Dick Axtell
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| posted on 19/2/05 at 04:28 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by steve m
and Dick how is your xflow?
Steve -
Thanks for the useful (?) tips.
Have rebuilt my crossflow, over winter, after unleading the head. Bin f**tin' about with shortened sump, but then decided to refit the old
'un, 'cos the revised oil pickup would be too insecurely fixed. So its still up on the building stand, 'till I can borrow an engine
hoist. Hope to get it running by summer - maybe?
Work-in-Progress: Changed to Zetec + T9. Still trying!!
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 19/2/05 at 06:40 PM |
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Check out E bay items no 4529446335 and 4528164997 . Must find out how to insert link! H.T.H. Rusty
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steve m
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| posted on 19/2/05 at 11:37 PM |
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Rusty Nuts
thanks for the ebay posts
I am on the case !!
steve
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stevebubs
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| posted on 20/2/05 at 12:38 AM |
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Loads of xflow dry sump stuff going on ebay and elsewhere at the moment...perhaps worth taking a look?
quote:
Originally posted by Dick Axtell
quote:
Originally posted by steve m
and Dick how is your xflow?
Steve -
Thanks for the useful (?) tips.
Have rebuilt my crossflow, over winter, after unleading the head. Bin f**tin' about with shortened sump, but then decided to refit the old
'un, 'cos the revised oil pickup would be too insecurely fixed. So its still up on the building stand, 'till I can borrow an engine
hoist. Hope to get it running by summer - maybe?
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