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by SimpleSimon
Tue Jan 01, 2019 6:23 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Brit Part cam followers any good?
Replies: 5
Views: 2205

Re: Brit Part cam followers any good?

:whs good advice IMO :wink:
by SimpleSimon
Sun Sep 02, 2018 5:48 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: 4,6 Ltr with quad Weber power output
Replies: 20
Views: 9049

Re: 4,6 Ltr with quad Weber power output

From my calculation, I'll get 9,75/1 when I fit 4,0 ltr pistons. I've calculated somewhere but can't remember exact, with thin gasket little over 10/1 and I feel about the max for this engine with fast road cams. I was hoping round 260 Bhp and seems like most agree. On the other side, I was in the ...
by SimpleSimon
Mon Aug 27, 2018 11:50 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: 4,6 Ltr with quad Weber power output
Replies: 20
Views: 9049

Re: 4,6 Ltr with quad Weber power output

If your using 10 bolt 28cc heads I would go with composite gaskets rather than tins you will already be in the mid 10's CR wise anyway , I am going with :whs maybe 270 :wink: HP wont be fantastic with stock heads even with fancy multi angle v seats , intake throats too restrictive strangling more re...
by SimpleSimon
Mon Aug 27, 2018 11:41 pm
Forum: Cooling Area
Topic: 4.6 operating temp.
Replies: 8
Views: 5493

Re: 4.6 operating temp.

How are you reading these temps? did you change the fuel map with the upgrade it may be just running leaner if the answer is no :wink:
by SimpleSimon
Sun Aug 19, 2018 2:38 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: Replacing rubber & hose clips with braided fixed fittings?
Replies: 7
Views: 3038

Re: Replacing rubber & hose clips with braided fixed fittings?

Nothing wrong with conventional 5/16 8mm hose and clips like in previous picture , over spec and go for R9 Ethanol proof hose but go branded nothing else will do Codan,Conti-Tech, Gates Barricade etc (avoid Ebay R9 unbranded) https://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/rubber-fuel-hose or http://www.flex...
by SimpleSimon
Mon Jul 23, 2018 11:21 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: rover 4.6 oil pump priming
Replies: 17
Views: 5858

Re: rover 4.6 oil pump priming

Most serp trochoidal style pumps prime soon as the engine fires/runs (new builds) unlike the earlier gear type pumps :( , I have managed to prime the later serp system on a new build RV8 with a packed with bearing lube/guard mounted on the engine stand and no cylinder heads fitted just by slowly rot...
by SimpleSimon
Sat Jun 30, 2018 3:08 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Chevy 305 pistons in Rover v8
Replies: 2
Views: 2036

Re: Chevy 305 pistons in Rover v8

I very much doubt it it to be honest 8)
by SimpleSimon
Sat Jun 30, 2018 3:01 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: 3.5 9.75:1 Puffing blue smoke
Replies: 16
Views: 6563

Re: 3.5 9.75:1 Puffing blue smoke

Oil smoke after prolonged over-run closed throttle is no certainty down to worn guides or valve stems seals :| dont forget vacuum is highest here and oil can be vacuumed just as easily past piston rings also especially if the oil control pack as seen better days or choked with carbon
by SimpleSimon
Sat Nov 11, 2017 10:41 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: 3.5 valve size
Replies: 1
Views: 1210

Yes no problem
by SimpleSimon
Sat Nov 11, 2017 10:38 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: oil filter size
Replies: 14
Views: 7688

I've found this..... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-GENUINE-BOSCH-OIL-FILTER-0451103274-/352164559259?fits=Model%3ASierra&epid=1648980128&hash=item51fea4b99b:g:Dn0AAOSw881ZuOnP but would it be dangerously too small in capacity? cheers scott I dont beleive so the Cosworth 2.0 has a large demand for o...
by SimpleSimon
Mon Sep 25, 2017 11:11 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: fuel hose
Replies: 11
Views: 4144

I only use this company for my 5/16 - 8mm R9 spec EFI fuel hose nowadays 8-) because buying branded hose counts :wink: http://www.flexiducting.co.uk/products/ ... fuel-hose/
by SimpleSimon
Mon Sep 25, 2017 11:05 pm
Forum: Electrical & Ignition Area
Topic: Ceramic ACELL ceramic plug leads
Replies: 9
Views: 3099

I use Accel spiral wound leads with the bendy ends (adjustable to your requirements) on a Chimaera but I am on Ford gen1 coil packs I just crimped my own ends for the bespoke style Ford coils, I do use thermal socks too however 8-)
by SimpleSimon
Thu Sep 21, 2017 8:17 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: fuel hose
Replies: 11
Views: 4144

gd302 wrote:Id try and avoid ebay and buy from a reputable seller as above.
:whs Lots of reported premature cracking on cheap generic fuel hose from Fleabay etc even though marked up as R9 E compatible 8)
by SimpleSimon
Tue Aug 22, 2017 8:59 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: No oil pressure after rebuild - what muppetry could this be?
Replies: 31
Views: 11026

minorv8 wrote:If you remove the spark plugs it it easier to crank and you will gain more revs. That sometimes helps too.
:whs it will also take the load off the big ends from continual cranking with no OP :whs

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