1964 Racer

Red Mist · Post by **Red Mist** » Thu Jun 12, 2014 3:38 pm

Finally got my engine stuff back from machining after a few delays.

1480 A+ block with 4 bolt centre main
Full race big valve slab head from Brian Slark
Paul Ivey 86mm crank
S rods
74mm Omega pistons

Build will start next week

mk1coopers · Post by **mk1coopers** » Thu Jun 12, 2014 7:17 pm

That's a lot of kit there

Post by **Pete** » Thu Jun 12, 2014 10:06 pm

That should have some grunt. My long stroke engine in my "Vita" car really was brutal compared to anything I've had since, went up steep hills like they weren't there.

Red Mist · Post by **Red Mist** » Thu Jun 12, 2014 10:11 pm

Will hopefully have it together and in the car over the next fortnight. It's booked in to the rolling road for the first week of July so I better get the finger out! The rest of the spec is pretty meaty too so hopefully the figures will be good.

Should get at least 1 sprint and 1 race in before the end of the year along with a few practice days/track days!

Post by **swifty** » Thu Jun 12, 2014 10:13 pm

That's really nice . What's the rest of the spec gonna be ?

Red Mist · Post by **Red Mist** » Thu Jun 12, 2014 10:24 pm

Split 45s, 320 cam plus all the usual extras.

A few things such as reverse megaphone system will have to wait for another few months unfortunately.

PaulH · Post by **PaulH** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 12:33 pm

Hello all I took some pictures the other day while working on this engine build for Neil, taught it might be of some interest you guys. As you can see all the woke is carried out here by had it is very time consuming but very rewarding.

Final Dry Deck Modifications

Doweling Manifolds To Cylinder head

Cheers
Paul

mk1 · Post by **mk1** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 1:38 pm

Nice photos & excellent work.

Red Mist · Post by **Red Mist** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 4:00 pm

Thanks for those Paul!

Post by **Nevsmini** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 12:09 am

Nice work as always Paul.

PaulH · Post by **PaulH** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 7:56 am

Thanks nev, it's a joy to work on engines for Neil, he is very easy to advise. Like my self he is a stickler for detail !! We are working most evenings in the garage call in if your passing I have another little project kicking off that might tidle your fance, it would deffo bring your dad back 20/30 years lol

Post by **Nevsmini** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 11:51 pm

Will def pop in when I see ye burning the midnight oil.

bmcman.ie · Post by **bmcman.ie** » Fri Jul 04, 2014 10:36 am

you will be getting a visit from me shortly paul, ian.

PaulH · Post by **PaulH** » Fri Jul 04, 2014 2:15 pm

Your more than Welcome Ian kettle is always hot here,
chat soon,
Paul.

Red Mist · Post by **Red Mist** » Wed Jul 23, 2014 10:28 am

Good progress is being made now on the assembly of the engine at Hickey Race Engineering. Another couple of evenings will hopefully see it finished and ready for installation

mk1 · Post by **mk1** » Wed Jul 23, 2014 12:49 pm

Looking good!

Chalkie · Post by **Chalkie** » Wed Jul 23, 2014 8:47 pm

No chain tensor?

looking good though

Post by **GraemeC** » Wed Jul 23, 2014 11:58 pm

What head gasket is that (apologies if you said)?

Post by **minimans** » Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:06 am

Any particular reason your not using a duplex chain?

Red Mist · Post by **Red Mist** » Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:22 am

It's a Cometic head gasket, hence the little riveted tabs you can see at the front of the block.

The timing chain is the new Swiftune Simplex set up so no tensioner needed. It's 400g lighter on average than a duplex set up and the chain stupidly strong.

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