I have been given strict running in instructions from their engine builder, Trevor, thus: No more than 2500 rpm for first 500 miles, then return her for an oil change and head torque, and keep away from constant rev driving such as motorways and dual carriageways. Then 3000 revs for the next 500 miles followed by another oil change. So no chance of using this on the RBRR unless I can put on over 1000 miles between now and 1st October!
Car is much quieter at the front and has a real Stag burble at the back. To keep costs down I opted to return to the standard exhaust manifold setup as the mild steel tubulars I had on it previously were well worn.
The engine has been rebuilt from the ground up with recon heads and block + 20 thou with new conrods, valves, guides and valve seats. The Crank has been hardened, recon oil pump and water pump.
Here are a few pictures of the 'new' engine - note I have retained my alternator bracket that moves it to a more accessible position, the carbs and distributor are from my old engine - so far I am very pleased with it. The car also had one new driveshaft fitted and a rear hub bearing replaced under warranty by SOC Parts as it had failed by dumping grease all over the shoes. They were also kind enough to supply a set of shoes FOC.
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