beachcomber

I actually started dismantling my engine yesterday – I managed to get it onto a temporary “clean” bench”.

Temporary as I want to clear my main bench [ a mess ! ]before total dismantling takes place.

Curiosity as much as anything else – just removed case covers to see what’s actually inside !

The engine looks like it has been freshly assembled -…[Read more]

Thanx for the very useful graphic Michael.

I imagine the crankshaft must also be changed to use the larger screw !

One alternative we used on some V8 Ford engines where a particular screw was marginal – was to swap for a stud.

In my case I have to make provision for a spade drive [ from the Gixer pump ]so a slot will be required anyway. A stud…[Read more]

Ha,ha Michael !!!!!! NO – it was a pal of mine who is not a forum member.

Yes, The ign side was my first choice because of the “dry” area.

However, the drive spindle is very small and we have an issue with the direction of rotation. If I use the spare Gixer pump outer housing there is a seal and a bearing. I will do a sketch next week to…[Read more]

A friend asked me why I post so much AND change my mind often !

I prefer to think of it as “evolution” and the reason for posting – I get valuable feedback from some of you experts – which is much appreciated.

Latest “whatif” …… The exhaust will definitely be better suited on this side. Michael,I understand your comments about “display” and…[Read more]

Today was a general checking out of my theories [!].

I also finalised the POC fitting of the exhaust.

By no means finished as I have not yet cut / modified any of the random bends I bought. I want the “welder” to check everything out first.

So, imagine the front pipe bends much tighter to the head and the 2 in to 1 collector will be parallel…[Read more]

Just in time for Summer !!

So – update on progress, with some explanatory [ I hope ] pix.

Just to clarify my thinking on the Gixer externally driven pump – Bit of imagination required !

First – the general layout – the Gixer end housing will bolt to / through the small circular alternator cover, giving me access to the alternator fixing screw which will require a slot to…[Read more]

Latest Chinese Take-Away ………

£14.00 delivered ! The 4 alloy fittings alone from UK source £16. And here’s the actual fairing [ without aperture ] £60 + screen.

SO THE INTERNAL PUMP LOCATION IS A NON STARTER !!!!

OK, plan B …. The external location driven from the end of the alternator screw is definitely a goer.

Even sorted out the drive – thanx to Kenny and the loan of more bits ! So I looked at the end of the Gixer pump and thought – “use the end with the spindle / cog”

Yep that works a treat.…[Read more]

The Flat Tracker “Tangerine Dream” is finally morphing into “Glemseck” – the Sixties style Cafe Racer – Turbo’d !

I already have some old style Tarozzi clip ons [ correct size ! ]and a choice of seat bases, although I’ll probably go with the AJS 7R style.

I’m just waiting for some measurements to come through before committing / ordering the…[Read more]

Michael,

first off – thanx for sharing your build and with superb pix !! Better than a Haynes manual.

Of course, this is very helpful for my own little Glemseck project as I am completely new to the KZ 750 engine.

re: valves / different materials.

This is common practice with Hi-Po US V8 engines. The head area is an alloy to protect against…[Read more]

I think I’ve located a suitable remote oil pressure relief valve [ turbo supply ]. The Gixer pump puts out 55 psi before the bye-pass opens – I only need 35 ‘ish for the turbo supply otherwise seals will suffer.

The Aussie one is £169 + carriage [ £20 ]

Take a look at the very similar layout of the Mercedes 420 version – £28 !!!!

A supplier in…[Read more]

This is what £18 gets you from Chinabay ! 8)

SUPERB quality – complete with it’s own foam case.

Definitely erring towards the Gixer pump now. Hoping there’s room inside, if not – it’s an external setup.

A few more bits from Chinabay and I can start laying the parts out for a proper look see.

Slight terminal inexactitude on the price of the…[Read more]

Some advice please – how good is the later electronic ignition system ?

I have two options to explore – an add on electronic package to control the timing curve, rev limiter etc. – or a replacement system.

I need to have the option to retard the ignition at maybe two points ( max turbo boost and nitrous oxide activation. The ability to fine tune…[Read more]

Michael,

yes my engine IS in a very poor external condition ! I hope to be pleasantly surprised when I look inside !

However, I have been soaking it every week or so for the past 3 months with engine de-greaser to loosen the worst of the mess. All that loose stuff is off now – not too bad at all.

I have a Soda Blasting pot which I plan to use…[Read more]

And as a stand by – I pulled the trigger on one of the Chinabay electric pumps. Courtesy of a bit of spare cash from the Volvo garage parts sale !it arrived FOUR days later and is very substantial and well made.

Now I have several options to the Turbo oil supply question.

The pump won’t be wasted if I don’t get to use it on the bike project – as…[Read more]

I have made some space in my garage [ and some much needed funds ! ]by selling off my V6 Volvo engine and gearboxes [ x 3 ].

That means I can now actually get to my bike ramp AND my old KZ engine, which is sitting on it !

So next job is to drain the engine, whizz the sump off and have a good look at the OEM oil pump and more important – the…[Read more]

Here’s a rough schematic of what I have in mind.

I want to look again at my first idea to mount the pump internally [ similar to ChrisLWG ] – which way does the sprocket rotate in this view ?

The kicker will be if there is sufficient depth from the mounting face [ as Chris ] to the sump base AND the centreline of the OEM sprocket drive.

Carsten has showed concern [ valid ] about the pressure…[Read more]