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Where have I seen something like this ? - flywheel1935 - 23-10-2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gugIj7TAZ2o
Xmas present here we come !!!!!!
RE: Where have I seen something like this ? - JoeRowing - 24-10-2022
Two of those in a cyclecar please...
RE: Where have I seen something like this ? - Mike Costigan - 24-10-2022
Their V-twin might be more suitable!
RE: Where have I seen something like this ? - flywheel1935 - 24-10-2022
My own interest in this engine is the fact that scaled up it looks like a "billet" Austin 7 engine could be built up.
What with modern CAD and 5 axis machine centres a batch could????? be commissioned , something I was considering as a future project.
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Here's one I found earlier
RE: Where have I seen something like this ? - Nick Salmon - 24-10-2022
Love the idea but it seems to run like a pig and then have a component failure. Oh, hang on, I have known Sevens like that...
RE: Where have I seen something like this ? - Alan - 24-10-2022
Flywheel, you could but if going to that trouble why stick at an Austin 7. I’d make it 1100cc for a start
RE: Where have I seen something like this ? - flywheel1935 - 24-10-2022
Alan, think the core reason is that just about anything for the engine is available brand new ( at some cost, granted ) bar the crankcase.
Just seen some lovely brand new blocks from https://www.cozetteengineering.co.uk/austin and if/when I win the lottery I would consider one !!!!
RE: Where have I seen something like this ? - John Cornforth - 24-10-2022
Hi
Trying to estimate some figures, if I (generously) assume 50 lbs-ft per litre and 17.5 cc that works out at 0.87 lbs-ft.
If it can manage that torque at 9000 RPM that's 1.5 BHP and 87 BHP per litre.
The makers claim 2.5 PS, but I find that a bit hard to believe for a non-turbo side valve unless it's developed at 15000 RPM or more.
RE: Where have I seen something like this ? - flywheel1935 - 24-10-2022
The gist of this thread is to explore the possibility of alternate solutions to the dwindling supply of some parts, and modern manufacturing techniques, such as billet machining, 3 D printing etc could ???? be the solution, discuss.
RE: Where have I seen something like this ? - Dennis Nicholas - 29-10-2022
OR fit a BMC A series.