Robert Garnsworthy
Joined: 04 Jul 2018
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Location: Victoria, Australia
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 Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2018 8:09 pm Post subject: The "original crate" Engine? |
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B80 in its original MOD box - still a few around - recent purchase!
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John Murch
Joined: 05 Jun 1976
Posts: 1567
Location: London, United Kingdom
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How interesting, I know these were made in varying states of tune, presumably it will require stripping and generally cleaning up before an attempt to start it.
Do please tell us more. |
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Christopher Carnley
Joined: 16 Nov 2007
Posts: 2746
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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It is intended for a WO style special based on the MKVI chassis.
The engine is a Reg Spencer redesign, all iron, 6.4 litre,dry sump all UNF threads. About 1/2 ton.
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Robert Garnsworthy
Joined: 04 Jul 2018
Posts: 3
Location: Victoria, Australia
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| Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2018 1:23 pm Post subject: |
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| John Murch wrote: | How interesting, I know these were made in varying states of tune, presumably it will require stripping and generally cleaning up before an attempt to start it.
Do please tell us more. |
Partially right Chris - is a B80 5675cc not the bigger B81. In "theory" it was put to sleep by the MOD nearly 40 years ago - needs to be stripped, minimum new rings but we will see!! When finished and installed will not only go well but look special as well! |
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Robert Garnsworthy
Joined: 04 Jul 2018
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Location: Victoria, Australia
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B80
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Stephen Blakey
Joined: 02 Feb 1995
Posts: 1337
Location: Derbyshire, United Kingdom
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Blimey, that was quick work!
Seriously though, good luck with that. Have you decided which clutch you will use? |
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