Hi Reid,
I've never seen a Lucas 6 cylinder rev limiting rotor. I've only ever seen
the 4 cylinder ones - which were fitted to some twin cam Ford/ Lotus
engines.
They cut all power (abruptly) at the preset RPM.- which can lead to some
quite interesting 'situations'..... you know, flat out in 3rd gear,
hammering through a corner.... and the ignition dies....
You'll see a picture in here of a 4 cyl one - EP69
http://www.collectorsautosupply.com/LUCAS.PDF
Its definately a collectors piece (i.e. put it in a glass cabinet somewhere
safe, away from your engine.....)
:)
Chris
----- Original Message -----
From: "Reid Trummel" <editor_reid@hotmail.com>
To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 5:12 PM
Subject: Unusual Lucas Rotor
>I wonder if anyone can provide any additional information on the unusual
>rotor I found in a BJ8. Please see this website:
>
> http://www.geocities.com/sebring1955/LucasRotor.html
>
> Is the whole purpose of this rotor really, as I suspect, to limit revs?
> If not, what is its purpose?
>
> They certainly seem to be rare; is this a collector's item?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Reid Trummel
> Portland, Oregon
> 100, 100M, Ski-Master
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