My build - update
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Most definitely.

When I pulled my engine to bits, the thrusts had broken apart, damaging the crank.

I'm sure this was all down to the heavy grey clutch diaphragm. So I'd rather avoid it happening again if possible.

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i'd highly recomend it.

i would like an rts clutch, but dont have the tools or skill to make one

Good to see some progress.

i reckon i will do a bit of a step by step soon using Garrys as a basis,

its actually pretty damn easy, you just need to drill out some rivets, get 6 short tubes made, and tap some holes.

It must be pretty easy, if I'm doing one. Saying that, I'll probably just oversee while Joe does it for me as usual. hehe!

A build guide would be good, but it will need a disclaimer of some sort.

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lol,

nah i'm making you do this while I watch, its THAT easy lol.

i only made you do half the lob last time

the main issue is no one looks at vertos long enough to see how they work, if you atually pull one apart it becomes obvious.

looks good well done mate :)

Currently building the new engine - 1312 t25 a series!

I'm sure someone asked about the lug height on this flywheel, but I can't remember who. lol.

Anyway its std height 23.6mm

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think it was me, i certanly thought it at least!

Not updated this for a while. Mostly because I've not done anything due to lack of cash. I'm sure I'm not the only one.

Anyway, I took Friday off to build up my short engine. It's my first time, so if anything looks wrong please let me know.











It turned out to be a bloody productive day and I'm really chuffed with how nicely it went together. It all turns over nicely with no hint of anything binding.

I just need to get the cam timing tweaked (I think its about 104deg at the moment) and adjust the under crown jets to give a bit more clearance. It feels like decent progress at last.

I can't thank Joe (mini13) enough. He's been a great help with this every step of the way and is always eager to help out. Thank you!

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mmmm black engine

Looking good! It's great for motivation when things come together like that. What cam are you running?

On 12th Nov, 2009 Paul S said:

I think Gary OS has taken over my role as the forum smart arse

Looking good,

bang on 2 thou on the mains by the look of that plastigauge,

just make sure there's plenty of cam jam (lube) on the cam and followers.

Oh, and have you staked those gallery plugs yet!

I've not staked them just yet. Hopefully I'll not forget before putting the rest together.

There is a shed load of strawberry lube on the cam and followers.

The cam is an Avonbar Phase 2, so should be timed in at 108deg? from memory.

On 18th Oct, 2009 mini13 said:


Looking good,

bang on 2 thou on the mains by the look of that plastigauge,

just make sure there's plenty of cam jam (lube) on the cam and followers.

Oh, and have you staked those gallery plugs yet!

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110deg isn't it?

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Is that slip for a Ph2? Looks like it's for an MED T3.

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go with the 108 to allow for chain stretch.

well spotted.

I suppose it is quite late lol!

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Actualy i'm positive they are the same cam...

Anway, the timing for the Ph2 seems vary from 108-110 on the sheets, I'm wondering if this is due to the later ones having a longer exhaust duration.

looks good are you using the BMW jets? i guess so if joes got anything to do with it.

Yep, bimmer jets for me too. Joe hd a lot to do with it actually.

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So did you Garry!

yeah i just read back through the thread and saw.

youve had some really bad luck with this, got to give it to you for not giving up.

hes a healful old bean isnt he! dont think i would have got this far with mine without all the mini13 help/ persuation!

ahhh shucks.