I don't see anything additional on that list that doesn't fall into the
"various gaskets and hardware" category (in fact, I think the RB list is
a summary of this list--note part# citation). Or am I missing something?
Interesting document nonetheless (I especially like 'Rebuild the engine
and set the tappets to 015"' ... like, fit a couple carbs and new new
valve springs, and while you're at it rebuild the engine--so British).
bs
Bernard wrote:
> Actually, the Le Mans kit involved a bit more than that.
>
> Look at this page (third of the page)
> http://www.classic-sport-cars.net/spip.php?article57
>
> Bernard
> Back from "Le Mans Classic"
> Never saw so much classic cars and great ones, believe you me
>
>
> Bob Spidell a C)crit :
>
>> Since you stirred the pot ...
>>
>> re:
>> "One thing I believe that has been missed. BN2 100Ms only differ from a
>>
> standard BN2 by engine modifications, louvred bonnet and strap,B a two tone
> paint job and little else.
>
>> Le Mans kits for BN1s had a much longer and largely different list of
>>
> features. "
>
>> From my AHCUSA "2009 Resource Book"
>>
>> "The principle elements of the kits were:
>> - Twin 1 3/4-inch H6 SU carburetors
>> - Aluminum intake manifolds
>> - Carburetor cold air box and special air tube
>> - High-lift camshaft
>> - Distributor with modified automatic advance curve
>> - Steel-faced cylinder head gasket
>> - Valve spring, cups and seats; various gaskets and hardware"
>>
>> The factory 100M--1159 built, 640 documented--"were also fitted with:
>>
>> - 8.1:1 high compression pistons
>> - Race-type anti-roll bar (1/2-inch)
>> - Louvered bonnet and Le Mans regulation leather bonnet strap
>> - Two-tone paint (in most cases)"
>>
>>
>> The part number of the kit was P.280 sold beginning in late 1953.B The kit
>>
> resulted in a (dyno'd) 102 bhp, the high compression pistons brought the power
> up to 110 bhp.
>
>> bs
>>
>>
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