I noticed from your site that you race at Road Atlanta, Next time you are
there, please let me know. I would like to come and give my support. You can
probably just post to this list, as there are a few Atlantans on this list
that would also like to show their support.
Chris Stephenson
cs@tscg.net
(404) 915-7669
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From: owner-alpines@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-alpines@autox.team.net]On
Behalf Of MrZAG57@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2001 9:05 PM
To: alpines@autox.team.net
Subject: Alpine Race Engine Update - Delete if no interest
Recap....Bore 3.375 Stroke 3.350
Ok, still working on the roller rockers. What we have found so far is a
possible cross fit from Crower of stainless steel roller rockers. This would
be a great choice if we can make it work as the rocker "rocks" on dual set
of
needle bearings. This should be a major improvement over the bush on shaft
stock set up. As alays I will defer to Jarrid as to how much advantage this
may present. Issue - Will need machined down to Alpine width. We are going
to
send Crower a left and a right stock Alpine set and see what they think. If
we get a don't know, I'll probably go ahead and buy a pair and see if we can
figure out the machining. If we attempt to machine the shaft towers, were
concerned that they may not be strong enough under load and higher revs.
At the Big Sky convention there was someone who was doing a roller
rocker
conversion. I think they were from Australia. I remember the cost being
around $600.00 . We will probably end up about there or maybe a little more
with machining. The individual stainless steel rockers are $75.00.
Update on Copper Headgasket. Mordy Dent is going to create the CAD file.
The cost of that is $80.00. From that he can produce the headgaskets in
three
different thicknesses, .032 .040 .048. The cost is estimated at $75.00 a
copy with a quantity discount available. How much? Don't know, but send me a
private reply if interested.
Where we are at. Still a pile of details to work out. Valves, head
gasket, roller rockers, carbs. OOPS Almost forgot. Jarrid has me looking for
a set of Kadron / Solex 40mm single barrel carbs. These should be a direct
fit to the WIP/WIA manifold. Once I get this run down I will let you all
know.
As I have said before, if Jan & Ian are willing I will put all of this
stuff in either an article or on their site. I will give all the parts
numbers and particulars.
www.britishracegroup.com Check It Out !!! I need help with writing the page
for Sunbeam. Any help will be appreciated. Please email suggestions to:
eric@britishracegroup.com
Eric Funk
'60 Sunbeam Alpine Series II
Vintage Racer
and 10 sisters
and B9470038
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