Fiat Spider, 8V engine and things
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thanks for the comments, I've been a bit busy with work, which takes priority.
But started to get a smaller lighter alternator fitted, so more photos soon. Also I've ordered a new engine loom for the additional electronics (injectors, ECU etc) and once I've sorted the air box it's dyno test time.....
But started to get a smaller lighter alternator fitted, so more photos soon. Also I've ordered a new engine loom for the additional electronics (injectors, ECU etc) and once I've sorted the air box it's dyno test time.....
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Hello,
That engine looks amazing!
Are the valve tappets (buckets) standard Fiat with the lips machined off?
I am very curious how did you solve the lubrication for the front intake cam journal, which gets oil from the front auxiliary shaft bearing?
Thanks,
Csaba
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That engine looks amazing!
Are the valve tappets (buckets) standard Fiat with the lips machined off?
I am very curious how did you solve the lubrication for the front intake cam journal, which gets oil from the front auxiliary shaft bearing?
Thanks,
Csaba
Texas, USA
'71 Fiat 124 Spider
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The solid tappets came from a well known conrod/tappet supplier I use.
On the lubrication issue, the new housing that spigots in the cyl. block has a groove to allow the oil to travel through the oil gallery.
On the lubrication issue, the new housing that spigots in the cyl. block has a groove to allow the oil to travel through the oil gallery.
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Cos, I have an idea how to rebuild our wallet a bit.
Why don't you take some orders for the carbon cam covers .... I am sure there will be quite a few of us interested .
Miro
Why don't you take some orders for the carbon cam covers .... I am sure there will be quite a few of us interested .
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I am actually trying to design those carbon fibre covers right now so it should be available soon to all.
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anyone interested, get in touch. The only problem is that i've gone the dry sump route and made the two covers out of one mould tool. Most people with wet sump arrangement will need one cover with the filler cap detail.
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I stil want a set of those covers! :) and one for the x1/9 as well.
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Thats a pretty one :) I especially like the airbox ...and here I was thinking nothing exciting was going on in the Fiat world these days.
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Miller's Mule Machine and Design Inc.
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Miller's Mule Machine and Design Inc.
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thank you. Wildman, i've asked the carbon people to give me a quote 2-3 times but no success. It's the start of the F1 season for them and as you can imagine they are flat out with urgent work. I'll let you know as soon as i get a quote from them.
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Hi Miro,
Cos is even slower than me at getting an engine dynoed!!
G
Cos is even slower than me at getting an engine dynoed!!
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Guy,
Except that my engine as been dyno'd and is sitting in my agarge now ready for installation ...
Miro
Except that my engine as been dyno'd and is sitting in my agarge now ready for installation ...
Miro
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It's so true Guy. I had the busiest pre season to date and progress on the twin cam is slow to say the least. I'm waiting for a loom to be made and that's it (I think!)
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