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AlexB
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Here's a few pics, see linky at the bottom for more. :)

first pic is one of the old big ends..




next is the new pistons..




the engine as it now stands..


Rest of the pics are here.


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Looking good *happy*



i like this pic *smiley*

"taa daa" *happy*

Edited by iain on 15th Jun, 2005.


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Was that picture taken before Jon realised three pisons were at TDC and only one at BDC?

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Judging by the piston ring compressor and the large hammer I'd asy he's just put the pistons into the bores!

Engine looking good, should spur you on to get the car working eh, I know myself that it is very easy to lose enthusiasm for a vehicle that it seems will never get finished.


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good work alex, keeping momemtum on a project is the best thing to do!


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More likey Alex and nicky have gone for one of AlexF's crazy cranks mentiond in another thread.

Not suprised he kept this on a secret, haha.

Wil

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On 2nd Jan, 2013 fastcarl said:

the design shows a distinct lack of imagination,
talk about starting off with a clean sheet of paper, then not bothering to fucking draw on it,lol

On 20th Apr, 2012 Paul S said:
I'm mainly concerned about swirl in the runners caused by the tangential entry.


AlexB
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On 15/06/2005 22:00:58 wil_h said:

More likey Alex and nicky have gone for one of AlexF's crazy cranks mentiond in another thread.

Not suprised he kept this on a secret, haha.

Wil


that's why we took the pic, actually *wink* hehe


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Nice,

just out of interest what piston are those Std turbo pistons?

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Joe, do you have a photo of your tool?



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"An intense look of concentration from Jon as he builds an engine whilst balancing a childs bicycle on his head"


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On 28th Nov, 2016 Rob Gavin said:
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AlexB
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pretty much. apparently they've had the dish made slightly bigger, but Jon measured it and it's just under 13cc, which is normal!


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is john like a REALLY big bloke?? that engine looks TEEEEEENY!!



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"So, when the big hand is on the 1, and the little hand is on the 6......." :)



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Yes, Jon is huge.
I'm 5'8-5'9 and look how much he towers over me!!

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Lookin good:) some nice progress there.

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looking good alex dont loose the momentum buddy

its great of john to help out

Edited by BENROSS on 16th Jun, 2005.






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top stuff, just wish i could build mine as quick :)

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