21-02-2022, 01:15 PM
Thank you Parazine, you sound as if you are an expert. When I rebuilt (re constructed!!) the van I wanted it to be more useable so went for a bit more more power but things went a bit over the top. I ended up with a new John Barlow crank and CNC con-rods with appropriate pistons, sporty cam and followers with increased flow oil pump and oil filter from Pigsty, and an HC head from John Sutton (whom some may have known). Also a speedy exhaust manifold from Pigsty and inlet manifold from John Barlow. A bit of gas flowing from me and oversize inlet valves. Of course rebore and balance check (but it already had good balance) and an SU carb. New auto distributor and 12V system. All good fun but it did not seem to make much difference at all. Pigsty then checked it over and pointed out that I needed a non standard carb needle as everything else was changed. They modified one with emery on a lathe and now the engine starts at a touch and revs freely fine but does not seem to have much power on the road!! Yes it is very noisy and a good job I am rather deaf.
So I will look for a half decent 8/45 CW & P.
For interest I used John Sutton's concept for fully floating front brakes and Girling (adjustable) back brakes which again has not seemed to make much difference although not many miles done to run in. I also have the twin front damper assembly. However I cannot really brake well or steer well!!! Perhaps when the CW & P is sorted some expert could look over the whole car and advise for a modest fee! Any suggestions?
So I will look for a half decent 8/45 CW & P.
For interest I used John Sutton's concept for fully floating front brakes and Girling (adjustable) back brakes which again has not seemed to make much difference although not many miles done to run in. I also have the twin front damper assembly. However I cannot really brake well or steer well!!! Perhaps when the CW & P is sorted some expert could look over the whole car and advise for a modest fee! Any suggestions?