Does anyone know of a source for a Leyland P76 crankshaft? Any
idea of cost? It may be a hair-brained scheme, but I want to use it in a
3.9 liter (241 c.i.) Rover block with whatever combination of pistons and
rods is possible. I do know the main bearings are 2.5" instead of 2.3".
I
want to use Buick 300 heads because of bigger valves and larger combustion
chambers (54 cc instead of Rover's normal 36 cc). Also, I have the Buick
300 heads but no Rover heads. I do, however, have several Buick 215 heads
with 37cc combustion chambers. I would like to achieve about 8.5 : 1
compression ratio so I could use ordinary fuel. I'm probably nuts but
what
else is new?
TIA
Dave Kernberger
Reply:
Prostroke Engines in Melbourne, Australia are about to dyno test a new
P76-crank-based kit for Rover/BOP blocks. It will be a complete drop-in
kit (pistons, rods, bearings and fully balanced) and can be supplied to
accomodate either the 36cc or 54cc heads. The price will be released next
week, but it looks to be about 30% less than the currently available kits.
I'll get back to you next week.
Regards,
Peter Kent.
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