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Technical Forums => Maintenance and Modifications => Topic started by: bikewiz on February 20, 2025, 04:38:55 AM

Title: Got my engine back
Post by: bikewiz on February 20, 2025, 04:38:55 AM
All rebuilt and shiny. 1275 +.020 MD266 cam 3.1FD new Retrosport CNC timing chain cover(hopefully no more leaks)
Title: Re: Got my engine back
Post by: MiniDave on February 20, 2025, 09:32:14 AM
Wow, that looks terrific.....hope it runs as good as it looks! That's pretty much right on spec for how I used to build them too.....

Interesting pull plates for lifting it in/out
Title: Re: Got my engine back
Post by: bikewiz on February 20, 2025, 10:16:07 AM
Quote from: MiniDave on February 20, 2025, 09:32:14 AMWow, that looks terrific.....hope it runs as good as it looks! That's pretty much right on spec for how I used to build them too.....

Interesting pull plates for lifting it in/out

Funny thing is the guy that rebuilt it is named Dave! I made those plates out of what I had, they work really good.
Title: Re: Got my engine back
Post by: Willie_B on February 20, 2025, 10:24:42 AM
Don't forget to put the speedo cable on the trans before putting it all back in. Looks nice. I was checking out the lift plates also. Good idea.
Title: Re: Got my engine back
Post by: 94touring on February 20, 2025, 10:42:39 AM
Which ratio rockers are you going with?  I really liked the 266 in my 1310.  I used calvert 1.4 ratios with it. 
Title: Re: Got my engine back
Post by: bikewiz on February 20, 2025, 11:18:57 AM
Quote from: 94touring on February 20, 2025, 10:42:39 AMWhich ratio rockers are you going with?  I really liked the 266 in my 1310.  I used calvert 1.4 ratios with it. 
I believe they're 1.3 Cooper style forged. I remember discussing it with him but I can't remember what we agreed upon.
Title: Re: Got my engine back
Post by: MiniDave on February 20, 2025, 12:59:24 PM
I used a lot of those Cooper 1.3 forged rockers too, they work well......
Title: Re: Got my engine back
Post by: bikewiz on March 18, 2025, 08:15:50 AM
I was able to steal a little time yesterday and drop the motor back into my car.
Now the rest of the assembly can commence  :steeringwheel:
Title: Re: Got my engine back
Post by: Scargo on March 18, 2025, 11:59:10 AM
I like the blanket.
Title: Re: Got my engine back
Post by: MiniDave on March 18, 2025, 12:03:41 PM
You'll be driving it this weekend!   :13:
Title: Re: Got my engine back
Post by: bikewiz on March 18, 2025, 12:17:01 PM
Quote from: Scargo on March 18, 2025, 11:59:10 AMI like the blanket.
I got it from that guy Dr Doolin a few years ago, I think I paid maybe $50 which I thought was crazy for a shipping blanket with a hole in it, but I see now he sells them for $95!

Quote from: MiniDave on March 18, 2025, 12:03:41 PMYou'll be driving it this weekend!   :13:
I think maybe 20 more hours the way I do things, I can only steal a little time here and there. My contractors bay is 10 miles from my house, so everything starts with a 15 min drive.