New engine

[Elnef]

Thanks

But boat anchor sound more like you 

   That's so harsh, I feel I have got a certain reputation here    



I can't help it if some people like to recycle old junk from the bottom of the sea   




cheers Richie 

It was the word boat anchor that sound more like a word you will use when you write van engine I start to think richie who
👍

[Elnef]

A little front upgrade for saturdays test race 

[Elnef]

Was out testing yesterday first run 7,3 little problem with carbs easy fix next 3 run 7,0 163km/t but bad 60ft 1,6 something to work with but last run I made a big bummer got it in first not third after second gear so now my box is locked in firstgear and the case got a big crack in the side hmm

[Elnef]

👍

[richie]

Was out testing yesterday first run 7,3 little problem with carbs easy fix next 3 run 7,0 163km/t but bad 60ft 1,6 something to work with but last run I made a big bummer got it in first not third after second gear so now my box is locked in firstgear and the case got a big crack in the side hmm

You don't have much luck do you

[Elnef]

No but engine sound great 

[andy198712]

its even bleeding!

[Elnef]

Case and R/P gone so far
I will have a look at the engine to because it rev a lot of rpm when I hit first

[Udo]

   But a gearbox can get repaird - good luck with the engine

Udo

[BeetleBug]

Clutch management next Elnef. You need it with your kind of HP if you want to improve your 60ft and save your gearbox.

-BB-

[Elnef]

Clutch management next Elnef. You need it with your kind of HP if you want to improve your 60ft and save your gearbox.

-BB-

Yes I know and have it in my car but it seems I still got other problems before I get to use it or learn to use it
(It was in my car when I bought it from us and one of few thing that Works from overthere   )

Udo do you have something special in your mind to look at on engine ?
I think valvespring pushrod maybe valve hit piston etc

[BeetleBug]

Yes I know and have it in my car but it seems I still got other problems before I get to use it or learn to use it
(It was in my car when I bought it from us and one of few thing that Works from overthere   )

So you already have a hydraulic clutch system in your with a solenoid, needle valve and a trigger switch mounted nearby the gearshifter?

-BB-

[Elnef]

Yes

[Elnef]

As you can see to much power used to go up insted of going forward 😉

[BeetleBug]

As you can see to much power used to go up insted of going forward 😉

Indeed. It looks really cool but it is not very efficient... Just ask Richie  Add more slip and you can reduce the launch rpm, improve your 60ft and save your gearbox.

-BB-

[richie]

As you can see to much power used to go up insted of going forward 😉

Indeed. It looks really cool but it is not very efficient... Just ask Richie  -BB-

What do you expect if you put a bloody great anchor at the back, that's not a wheelie that's just sitting still   

cheers Richie

[Elnef]

As you can see to much power used to go up insted of going forward 😉

Indeed. It looks really cool but it is not very efficient... Just ask Richie  -BB-

What do you expect if you put a bloody great anchor at the back, that's not a wheelie that's just sitting still   

cheers Richie

At least it does not have turbo or nos 😍😍😍

[richie]

At least it does not have turbo or nos   go fast😍😍😍

 

[Elnef]

At least it does not have turbo or nos   go fast😍😍😍

 

Go fast no no no then I will just start breaking parts 😉

[Elnef]

2 bar less comp on one cyl hmm back to start 👎

[mr horsepower]

Elnef
Try a little oil in the cilinders
Do dertemite if its the valves or rings
2 bar is relative
Wat is the max in bar ?
The cil /pistons are cold now
Maby better do a blowby test then
Good luck
Gr henri

[Elnef]

Yes engine is cold
I have just run it with starter low rpm 6 bar on 3 cyl 4 bar on the last one
I think its a lot in % 1/3 less

[Erlend / bug66]

Get a leakdown done. You can determine easier what you have to deal with

[Mats Herrlander]

John,

Regarding your over rev. , what did your memory on the tachometer say?
I suggest you:
Do a leak down test (NO compression test! If the valves are f-d, they gone be even worse. Compression test gives nothing comparing to leak down test, ever(!))
As the indication is with the compression test, now: Take of the heads and check the valves (and pistons for marks).
Check your connecting rods and journals.
"Been there/done that": 14k on the tachometer, made the rods kiss the ruff in the block (3 rods, journals, valves, seats, push rods, 1 piston and liner).
To much money to play around with. I would check everything down to the rod journals.
 
I suffer with you; "You ain't wearing the golden pants".
I have a new Rhino case, with the pinion seat steel bushed.
I also have a heat treated / de burred 3.88 R / P.
Needed: +46 705 69 33 43, Mats

[BeetleBug]

Mr Herrlander is unusually outspoken for being a Swede and I have to say I agree Do a leak down and you will know a lot more.

Keep fighting it Elnef and you will win!

-BB-

[Elnef]

Thanks for youre input and comments
I will do a leak down test next week
After that I really dont know what I will do

[BeetleBug]

After that I really dont know what I will do

The leak test will tell you what to do next together with your actual RPMS. If the leak test shows that your intake valve is leaking and you where below, let say 9000 rpms, I would replace the bent valve and that's it.

-BB-

[Elnef]

After that I really dont know what I will do

The leak test will tell you what to do next together with your actual RPMS. If the leak test shows that your intake valve is leaking and you where below, let say 9000 rpms, I would replace the bent valve and that's it.

-BB-

Yes engine is pretty "simple" now but I was thinking more in the future about racing go on or not
I have no memory on tach I shift around 8000 but I think engine came way over 10000rpm when I hit first
Like Mats wrote I am not wearing golden pants ;-)
I am not crying just thinking loud ;-)
I was out first time 97 bug run so its not easy to let racing go

[Berger]

After that I really dont know what I will do

The leak test will tell you what to do next together with your actual RPMS. If the leak test shows that your intake valve is leaking and you where below, let say 9000 rpms, I would replace the bent valve and that's it.

-BB-

Yes engine is pretty "simple" now but I was thinking more in the future about racing go on or not
I have no memory on tach but I think I was way over 10000rpm when I hit first
Like Mats wrote I am not wearing golden pants ;-)
I am not crying just thinking loud ;-)
I was out first time 97 bug run so its not easy to let racing go

Take your time, let inspiration come back to you, you know it will some day.. You fought worse things than this John
Once a racer- always a racer

[Mats Herrlander]

John,
Your never gone "get rid of the oil", once a racer always a racer. Forget it: Your addicted!
It will come back, sooner or later ...

You say more than 10k rpm(?): you must check your valves, heads, seats... and probably you need 8 new springs. Springs don't like over rev. and must be checked.
Even though your leak down shows that your valves are tight, I had not relied on this.
If I'm not mistaken, you run K800 valve springs (?). With such a spring pressure, the valve remains sealed, even if it's bent.
I would definitely pull of the heads. (..and the liners, pistons and connecting rods, to check the journals).

Regarding the trany: get in contact and I'm sure we can work something out.