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

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

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?

steve,dont loose heart mate we will find a xflow for you somewhere

I'll make a call tomorow

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

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Check out E bay items no 4529446335 and 4528164997 . Must find out how to insert link! H.T.H. Rusty

Rusty Nuts

thanks for the ebay posts

I am on the case !!

steve

Loads of xflow dry sump stuff going on ebay and elsewhere at the moment...perhaps worth taking a look?

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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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