Restoration diary / 18-12-2005
18-12-2005 >> New parts for the engine, thickened a part of the left brace-bar and made a flange for exhaust
 | p1030049.jpg (800 x 600) 18-12-2005 - As new Rimflow valves for the 12G295. That is, the intake valves are too small, so I'll have to sell them. But the exhaust valves are perfect (and a bit bigger than standard) |
 | p1030051.jpg (800 x 600) 18-12-2005 - On the left the exhaust valve, the intake on the right. The shape is what Rimflow valves are all about... |
 | p1030053.jpg (600 x 800) 18-12-2005 - Old rockers, but lighter and stronger than the standard ones. On the left offset bushes to get the rocker ratio up, to open the valves a bit further. |
 | p1030054.jpg (600 x 800) 18-12-2005 - Oil thermostat for the oil cooler. |
 | p1030056.jpg (600 x 800) 18-12-2005 - Belt drive for the camshaft (instead of a chain). A belt drive is much more quiet, is easier to time the camshaft with and it keeps the timing for a longer period. |
 | p1030058.jpg (800 x 600) 18-12-2005 - Added sheet metal to the top tube of the left brace-bar. Compare to this photo (that is, if you spot the difference ;-). |
 | p1030059.jpg (800 x 600) 18-12-2005 - Made a flange to weld the rest of the exhaust piping onto. Off course, I did it the hard way, with a grinder and drill... |
 | p1030061.jpg (800 x 600) 18-12-2005 - ... still, it came out nicely... |
 | p1030063.jpg (800 x 600) 18-12-2005 - Precision is pretty good. Just hope it's thick (or strong) enough for the temperatures involved. |