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Recent content by Limey

  1. Limey

    1725 Camshaft Question

    Hi Husky, I have one of those boats, An Albatross Slipper the other boat that had this engine was a Corsair. These had a closed cooling system using hull blisters instead of a radiator. Built in 1959 they had the Alpine 1600 engine with twin SU (from a Lotus) and aluminium heads. They had a sea...
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    Back Axle rebuild

    It was a long while back. if you have or can get a parts book, all the bolts, nuts and washer typres for everything are listed in it.
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    Back Axle rebuild

    Hi British Metal, If you are in the UK use Namrick. Cheers, Oliver
  4. Limey

    Engine weight?

    Perfect works for me. Many thanks!
  5. Limey

    Engine weight?

    Thanks ToyAnvil - what did you have the weight in your opinion? Cheers, Oliver
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    Engine weight?

    Hi mate - I did a search but no joy... all up, no trans. Cheers, Oliver
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    Engine weight?

    Hi all - what is the approx weight of an Alpine engine? All up but no gearbox - Thanks in advance. Oliver
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    STRAIGHT SWAP FLAT TOPS

    Thanks Michael - Just checking option if i need to adjust fto get the CR up to 10 approx
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    STRAIGHT SWAP FLAT TOPS

    Hi and thanks - Flat tops are for a Vizard1600 not the blower Ihave a previously rebuilt bottom half so justwant the opton to flat top it if the maths indicate that requirment. Cheers, Oliver
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    STRAIGHT SWAP FLAT TOPS

    Hi all, 3 things I need your help with if you know, 1) For a vizard mod - is there a straight swap flat top piston out there to replace my dished units? 2) What part numbers for the Datsun diesel /petrol valves and guides (Jerry??) My engineer wants one of ach for appraisal 3) What Schrick...
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    Engine identity

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    Engine identity

    Hi All, I'm looking at buying a 1600 engine with the following numbers stamped on the top of the block. Not Alpine but i can't ident it. Rapier? Husky? B30541 38 OD HHO Thanks for all help Oliver
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    Is this a late (new casting) Series IV block

    The owner said it 'had been rebuilt some time ago at great expense' I know that doesn't mean anything but at £750 I thought it worth the gamble as a good core unit. It has storage rust but the internals appear lubricated.
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    Is this a late (new casting) Series IV block

    Thanks Bernd. I have been looking for such an engine for a while and found this rebuilt unit on ebay. Cheers! Oliver
  15. Limey

    Is this a late (new casting) Series IV block

    Hi All, I heard that for the the late series IVs, Rootes used a new casting for the block. Is this block and numbers one of these? Thanks for all help Oliver
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