Wow, John. That is one mean looking power plant.
For everybody else, take a look at the "Leader" photo folder.
Did you have to figure regular rubber changes into your operating budget?
-=theron
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Wow, John. That is one mean looking power plant.
For everybody else, take a look at the "Leader" photo folder.
Did you have to figure regular rubber changes into your operating budget?
-=theron
For everybody else, take a look at the "Leader" photo folder.
Did you have to figure regular rubber changes into your operating budget?
-=theron
That is one of the meanest looking setups I've seen in a Speedster!
Great work John.
Great work John.
Thanks, guys. It's quite an engine, and although I don't spin the tires at stop-lights like I did in high school, it is nice to have power and torque to spare in almost any situation.
Looks mean, definitely!
Who owns (black with red stripe) number 27 in the garage show shot? That's a wonderful look, any more pics of that car?
John,
Super car!
I have a question about the oil breather lines. Nice materials BTW.
The oil breather tube goes to the right ac. It also goes to a junction box with what I guess is the equalizer tube. All three look to be connected.
What is the theory?
mb
Super car!
I have a question about the oil breather lines. Nice materials BTW.
The oil breather tube goes to the right ac. It also goes to a junction box with what I guess is the equalizer tube. All three look to be connected.
What is the theory?
mb
TC,
#27 is Paul Harfords car, type 4 and mucho HP!
#27 is Paul Harfords car, type 4 and mucho HP!
I was going to ask/suggest a similar issue. The theory is (not speaking for john, just what I observe) to vent the valve covers and oil filler neck to a higher point where any oil vapor would separate and then the oil would return via gravity. But what I see is quite a few people
add that "vacuum" line to the top of the air-cleaner. But I (inmho) don't think it does anything. Air will follow the easiest path. Any "vacuum" or "suction" from the carbs will
draw air through the filter with very little "draw" on the line to vent box.
But it looks great!!!! Have fun with your new engine!!!
add that "vacuum" line to the top of the air-cleaner. But I (inmho) don't think it does anything. Air will follow the easiest path. Any "vacuum" or "suction" from the carbs will
draw air through the filter with very little "draw" on the line to vent box.
But it looks great!!!! Have fun with your new engine!!!
John, I just odered a new beck with the 2332 Bergman engine, 911 shroud, duels, just like what you seem to have. Did add external oil cooler. Do you have any heating problems in hot weather, I am going to drive it in Phoenix. thanks.
Guys, I don't know why my breather system is set up the way it is, but I do know it's working just fine. I am not sophisticated enough in engine knowledge to answer.
However, I can address the cooling issue...I have an external oil cooler in the LR wheelwell. The oil temp gauge seldom hits 200-degrees even in hot driving conditions. Usually, my oil temp is at 180.
However, I can address the cooling issue...I have an external oil cooler in the LR wheelwell. The oil temp gauge seldom hits 200-degrees even in hot driving conditions. Usually, my oil temp is at 180.
One more question John, how many miles on your engine, and have you had to do any valve ajustment yet? Think this is a great engine, and looking forward to mine, just courious about how much manintence you have had to perfome on yours?
Thanks, Jerry
Thanks, Jerry
A 2332 should not require any more, or different, maintenance than any other engine. I've had my 2332 for about 5000 miles now (18 months), and have noticed nothing different from any other engine.
I agree with Ron. I've been on the road for 12 months with my 2332 and just passed 4500 miles. I adjusted the valves at 500 miles and again at about 3000.
The service interval should be no different on a 2332 than on a 2110 or even a 1776.
The service interval should be no different on a 2332 than on a 2110 or even a 1776.
JL, enjoyed seeing your car earlier this year, it is beautiful, hope you have thousands of trouble-free miles.....
Thanks, Vince (or whomever has stolen Vince's password and is posting sincere-sounding compliments
while the real Vince continues to grouse over on the "Intermeccanica" thread in the Vendor Specific area). I appreciate it.
while the real Vince continues to grouse over on the "Intermeccanica" thread in the Vendor Specific area). I appreciate it.
LOL
I don't know why it double posted
John, I had a good laugh with your last post....I was sincere....
We look at hundreds of pictures of speedsters here on this site, and everyone complements each other till I'm almost sick, most of these pic's basically look the same to me, maybe its me, but I just don't get all the mental masterbation that goes on....Once in a while someone has an "outstanding" or "different" view of our cars, and you accomplished this in my eyes.....thats all...
and....the best part is that its NOT an Intermeccanica......
made here right in the good old USA....(I bet I'll here it for this remark).....No problem, I have nothing againt Henry, or anyone else for that matter, I'm just 2 drinks into a new bottle of OBAN, and life is good..............
We look at hundreds of pictures of speedsters here on this site, and everyone complements each other till I'm almost sick, most of these pic's basically look the same to me, maybe its me, but I just don't get all the mental masterbation that goes on....Once in a while someone has an "outstanding" or "different" view of our cars, and you accomplished this in my eyes.....thats all...
and....the best part is that its NOT an Intermeccanica......
made here right in the good old USA....(I bet I'll here it for this remark).....No problem, I have nothing againt Henry, or anyone else for that matter, I'm just 2 drinks into a new bottle of OBAN, and life is good..............
John, I posted here an hour ago, telling you that I was indeed sincere about my comment concerning your car, however I also had a few other comments that one of the moderators must have taken exception to and deleted....if I'm going to be deleted, because i have things to say that some may not like then I'm out of here.....
Hi Ron L
Haven't seen you in a while. Being 'speedsterless', I seldom visit this site these days. I'm glad your motor is running fine. My Monster is off the road again! Did a hard launch and broke a rear axle! Happened in August......deja vu. Sooner or later I'm going to get this car sorted out! (probably later than sooner)
Haven't seen you in a while. Being 'speedsterless', I seldom visit this site these days. I'm glad your motor is running fine. My Monster is off the road again! Did a hard launch and broke a rear axle! Happened in August......deja vu. Sooner or later I'm going to get this car sorted out! (probably later than sooner)
Hi Ron, I thought you'd have sold that car and bought another IM by now. Either that or a new mustang. Don't know why I thought that, but that's what I thought.
I wonder, what exhaust system are you using?
It's an A-1 center out exhaust system, that's what's shown in his photos.
No Ron, I'm thinking of buying a new Toyota Echo (now called Yaris-gas is getting very expensive you know) and cutting the top off to make it into a speedster. I plan to get Porsche script and put huge SPEEDSTER lettering on the side. Do you think I'll fool anyone?